Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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DIVIDED RESPONSE TO LIBYAN CRISIS
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'The Maneuvering of EU Member States Is a Scandal'
In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Martin Schulz, head of the Socialist
group in the European Parliament, sharply criticized the way EU member
states are putting national interests first over Libya. He called upon
the German government to accept refugees from North Africa and warned
that military intervention in Libya may be needed as a last resort.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749376,00.html#ref=nlint

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CAUGHT IN THE EURO TRAP
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Internal Opposition Grows to Further Bailout Measures
Angela Merkel can't win when it comes to the euro bailout. Leaders of
her own government coalition in parliament openly oppose new measures
that could create additional liability for German taxpayers. The
chancellor is expected to offer concessions in Brussels, but they could
haunt her in state elections.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,749404,00.html#ref=nlint

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'A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR MUSLIMS'
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New German Interior Minister Reopens Integration Debate
German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich had hardly joined the
government before touching off another round in the Muslim integration
debate. The resulting controversy, combined with the
Guttenberg plagiarism scandal, could hardly come at a less
convenient time for Chancellor Angela Merkel.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749477,00.html#ref=nlint

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COURTING THE DIASPORA
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Erdogan Hopes Germany's Turks Can Get Him Re-Elected
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan is running for re-election in June,
and is hoping that Germany's large Turkish community can help him secure
the votes he needs. But his request for electoral help from the German
government has ruffled feathers.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749389,00.html#ref=nlint

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'HELP, THE TOURISTS ARE COMING!'
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Berlin Neighborhood Fights Invasion of the EasyJet Set
Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood is famous as being a home of alternative
lifestyles and immigrants. But the locals' reputation for tolerance is
being put to the test by an influx of tourists. Middle-class residents
are up in arms about night-time noise and rising rents.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749470,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Invasion of the Tourists
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65423.html#ref=nlint


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THE GERMAN DEBATE
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'The Best Place for Language Acquisition Is Kindergarten'
During his visit to Germany, Turkey's prime minister said children of
Turks living here should learn Turkish first. His comment sparked a
contentious debate. Petra Schulz, a professor for German as a second
language, discusses the issue with SPIEGEL.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749442,00.html#ref=nlint

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A COURTHOUSE IN BENGHAZI
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The Nerve Center of the Libyan Revolution
Though the revolution against Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi has no set
leader, rebels in Benghazi have set up a provisional government in a
courthouse. Here, a justice-obsessed lawyer, a beverage vendor and a
computer expert are among those who have become the heart, head and
voice of a country intent on change. 

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749227,00.html#ref=nlint

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'WE JUST WANT OUR FREEDOM'
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Fear Reigns in Tripoli as Gadhafi's Thugs Roam Streets
In Tripoli, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's thugs are in control of the
streets as anti-government demonstrators stay holed up in their houses
out of fear. But the protests are not over yet, and tensions remain
dangerously high.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749216,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'A Lesson from the Right-Wing Populists' Book'
Germany's new interior minister touched off controversy within hours of
taking office when he said that Islam did not historically "belong" to
Germany, causing Muslim groups to react furiously. On
Monday, editorialists wonder whether the comments were inspired by
upcoming elections.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749449,00.html#ref=nlint

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COMMUTER CHAOS?
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Strikes Threaten to Bring German Rail to a Halt
German train drivers voted on Monday to go out on strike, a move which
could bring the country's rail network to a standstill. Several other
unions are likewise demanding higher wages this year -- a trend experts
say is very worrisome given the delicate economic recovery.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,749549,00.html#ref=nlint

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BEER, RED NOSES AND POLITICS
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Satire Takes to the Streets in German Carnival Parades
Germany's notoriously riotous Carnival season culminated on Rose Monday
with a parade of floats in Cologne and other Rhineland cities. The
larger-than-life floats featured in the parades are colorful and often
offer biting satire -- from Chancellor Merkel to fallen ex-Defense
Minister Guttenberg.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,749499,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Carnival Mayhem
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65424.html#ref=nlint


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PICTURE THIS
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Under the Hammer


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