Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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IS GERMANY PREPARED?
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German Nuclear Plants Not Immune to Security Risks
Germany's nuclear power plants suffer from serious safety deficits, with
inadequate protections against earthquakes, plane crashes and cyber
attacks. Retrofitting the plants would be so complex and costly that
their continued operation makes little financial sense. By SPIEGEL Staff

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753158,00.html#ref=nlint

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NUCLEAR MORATORIUM 'OVERLY HASTY'
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Helmut Kohl Weighs in on Reactor Debate
Helmut Kohl, who as chancellor oversaw the opening of several nuclear
power plants in Germany, has criticized Chancellor Angela Merkel's
course reversal on atomic energy. He warns the government's decision
to retreat on nuclear energy could "make the world a more dangerous
place."  

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753125,00.html#ref=nlint

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WHAT TO DO WITH GADHAFI?
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Western Leaders Struggle with How to Handle Libyan Leader
The West is faced with a dilemma: The UN resolution approving military
intervention in Libya does not allow for any pursuit of regime change --
but as long as Gadhafi remains in power, his people are in danger. Would
an attack on the dictator's residence be the answer?

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,753226,00.html#ref=nlint

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BLOOD AND OIL?
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German Minister Hints at Libya Mission Hypocrisy
Are countries involved in the international operation in Libya
hypocritical? That, it would seem, is the belief of German Development
Minister Dirk Niebel, who criticized participants for continuing to draw
oil from Libya. The comments show just how wide the gap between Berlin
and its NATO allies has become.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753126,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: NATO Takes Command of Libya Operations
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OPINION
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The UN Shifts Priority from Peace to People
The intervention of some European countries and the United States in
Libya's conflict marks a turning point in international relations: The
world community has shown that it values human rights over peace and
that the era of the unaccountable sovereign state is over. Still, the
UN's move could have unpredictable consequences.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,753168,00.html#ref=nlint

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BREAKTHROUGH IN BRUSSELS
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European Leaders Agree to Euro Rescue Program
EU leaders achieved a breakthrough in Brussels on Thursday night,
reaching a deal on the permanent crisis fund that will come into effect
in 2013. Nevertheless, worries that Portugal could soon require
emergency aid money loomed large over the talks.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,753145,00.html#ref=nlint

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LETTER FROM BERLIN
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Merkel's Coalition Partner Could Face Setback in Weekend's Elections
They are seen as a referendum on Chancellor Angela Merkel's leadership.
But in two state elections on Sunday, her junior coalition partners, the
Free Democrats, stand to lose the most. The party is at risk of
stumbling below the 5-percent threshhold in both votes. Party head and
Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle's days of FDP leadership could be
numbered.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753240,00.html#ref=nlint

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NEPAL'S LOST DAUGHTERS
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Victims of Child Slavery Learning to Fight Back
Like many Nepalese girls from poor families, Urmila Chaudhary was sold
into bonded labor until she liberated herself. Now 20, she works with a
team of former victims, traveling throughout Nepal to free other girls
from the clutches of their unrepentant masters.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749955,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: The Child Slaves of Nepal
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REMEMBERING KNUT
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Polar Bear Will Be Given Home at Natural History Museum
Officials at the Berlin Zoo and the city's Museum of Natural History
have agreed to a Knut exhibit with the animal's remains. But Knut
supporters are angrily filling an online memory book with demands that
the animal be given a proper burial. 

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753142,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'Calculated Arrogance' Over Austerity Plan Dooms Socrates
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates stepped down after opposition
parties failed to pass his latest austerity package, leading the country
further into financial crisis and closer to requesting a bailout from
the EU. German commentators on Friday argue Socrates shares blame for
the failure.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,753152,00.html#ref=nlint

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PICTURE THIS
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Praying for Change


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