Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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ZERO HOUR IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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What the Arab World's Past Can Tell Us About Its Future
The world is looking on with fascination and fear as the Arab world goes
through the political transformation of the century. But will the
region's future be marked by democratic peace or civil war? Four past
upheavals contain lessons for what comes next.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749537,00.html#ref=nlint

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HISTORIAN TOM SEGEV ON THE ARAB REVOLUTIONS
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'The Ideal Opportunity to Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'
In a SPIEGEL interview, Israeli historian Tom Segev, 65, discusses the
importance of the Arab revolutions for his country, how they could
present a chance for Israel to improve its relations with its neighbors
and why a revolution in Jordan might help to solve the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749503,00.html#ref=nlint

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TUNISIA'S STEEP PATH TO DEMOCRACY
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Righting the Wrongs of the Ben Ali Regime
Having liberated themselves from 23 years of dictatorship, Tunisians are
finding the first steps toward democracy difficult. They must first come
to terms with Tunisia's history of government suppression and violence.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749406,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: The Incomplete Revolution
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65408.html#ref=nlint


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DEBATE BUILDS STEAM
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West Considers No-Fly Zone for Libya
How long will Gadhafi bomb rebels in Libya unhindered? NATO has warned
the dictator that the West will not "stand by" if systematic strikes
continue. Western governments are still mulling plans for a no-fly zone
-- but Berlin and others are reserved, and all agree that a United
Nations mandate is required.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749678,00.html#ref=nlint

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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LA
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Bugging Scandal Reveals Hollywood's Paranoia 
A court handed down a one-year prison sentence to Hollywood director
John McTiernan for having his producer's phone tapped and then lying
about it to the FBI. This bizarre criminal case highlights the mistrust
in the film industry.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,748201,00.html#ref=nlint

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WIND TURBINE TYCOON TULSI TANTI
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'We Should Not Fear China, But Learn from Them Instead'
He is rich, Indian and head of the fast-growing wind turbine
manufacturer Suzlon. Tulsi Tanti spoke with SPIEGEL ONLINE about his
plans for wind energy in Germany, the future of nuclear energy and what
the West can learn from China.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749647,00.html#ref=nlint

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HOSTAGE OVERSUPPLY IN SOMALIA?
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Pirates Negotiate Better Deals to Free Up Space
Somali pirates may have reached their limit, at least for now. Security
agencies have suggested that Somali pirates are willing to negotiate
lower ransoms to release ships they have seized -- because they are
running out of room.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749507,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'Greece Is Clearly in Need of Debt Restructuring'
The international ratings agency Moody's downgraded Greek debt to junk
status on Monday, another reminder that the euro crisis isn't over.
German commentators on Tuesday say that the European Union must quickly
find a way to free Athens from its mountain of debt.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,749707,00.html#ref=nlint

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HITLER HEADLINE IN SIBERIA
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Nazi Newspaper Gaffe Embarrasses Biathlon Organizers
The organizers of the Biathlon World Championships in Siberia have
apologized profusely after making a Nazi gaffe. Copies of newspapers
from Nazi Germany,  including headlines like "Reich Chancellor Hitler,"
were used to make decorations at a media reception by mistake.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,749763,00.html#ref=nlint

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STIFF OPPOSITION
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Condom Stunt Arouses Anger in Polish Town
Julius Fromm is perhaps the Polish town of Konin's most famous son. But
a tribute to the inventor of the latex condom has caused controversy in
the Catholic country. Locals objected when an activist group pulled a
giant sheath over a phallic public statue.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,749711,00.html#ref=nlint

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Women's Day Behind Bars


http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,749648,00.html#ref=nlint