Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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'HORRIBLY HUMILIATING'
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Egyptian Woman Tells of 'Virginity Tests'
The Egyptian military was celebrated for helping to facilitate a
peaceful revolution there three months ago. But now accusations
have surfaced that they subjected young women to degrading "virginity
tests" in what appears to have been an attempt to control the
population. One woman told SPIEGEL her story.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,767365,00.html#ref=nlint

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E. COLI OUTBREAK
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Scientists 'Find EHEC Bacteria at Sprout Farm'
Is this the breakthrough? According to SPIEGEL ONLINE information,
scientists have finally managed to prove that the pathogens that caused
a deadly E. coli epidemic in Germany were found on sprouts at a farm in
Lower Saxony. Authorities are still puzzled as to how the deadly
bacteria got there.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,767935,00.html#ref=nlint

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LET US SPRAY
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Graffiti Artist Saves Church from Closure
A church in the German village of Goldscheuer was threatened with
closure as worshippers stayed away in droves. But then the parish priest
met a graffiti artist, and the story of a divine rescue plan began to
unfold.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,767856,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Spray Paint Savior
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-69073.html#ref=nlint


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GREEK DEBT SWAP
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Private Creditors Could Agree to 35-Billion-Euro Rollover
In the end, banks and other creditors may be forced to take part in the
next bailout of Greece. SPIEGEL sources say a plan is taking shape that
could see private creditors conduct voluntary rollovers extending the
terms of Greek bonds and creating up to 35 billion euros in relief.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767891,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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Politicians 'Are Lying Through Their Teeth' on Greek Aid
Germany is prepared to help Greece, but only if private creditors are
involved in any new bailout plan. The European Central Bank, however,
remains opposed to any kind of debt restructuring. German commentators
say the ECB, having bought billions in Greek bonds, is too deeply
involved to be independent.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767919,00.html#ref=nlint

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HIGHER PRICES, HIGHER EMISSIONS
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The Downside of Germany's Nuclear Phaseout
Most Germans support Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to phase out
nuclear energy in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. But not all the
consequences will be welcome. A new study shows that the country's
emissions reduction targets may not be met -- and electricity bills may
rise as well.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,767900,00.html#ref=nlint

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EX-MINISTER PLANS 'SABBATICAL'
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Guttenberg 'Moving Abroad for At Least Two Years'
After months of hiding from the spotlight, Germany's fallen former
defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is ready for his next big
move -- abroad. The conservative is preparing to leave the country and
rethink his career following the plagiarism allegations that stalled his
promising political trajectory.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,767878,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL PUB QUIZ
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Smurfing Around with Shrek
Cartoon characters, cannibalism and acoustic concrete: It has been a
whirlwind of weirdness so far this month. How weird? Take a stab at the
latest edition of the SPIEGEL Pub Quiz to find out!

http://www1.spiegel.de/active/quiztool/fcgi/quiztool.fcgi?id=58612#ref=nlint

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Another Round? The SPIEGEL Pub Quiz Archive
http://www.spiegel.de/international/topic/pub_quiz/#ref=nlint


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COMMUTER CHAOS
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Lack of Infrastructure Threatens German Cyclists
Germany has never had so many cyclists, but the country lacks the
infrastructure to handle the spike in two-wheeler traffic. Accident
levels have increased dramatically, but experts say cities can't keep
up.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,767522,00.html#ref=nlint

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OPEN LETTER ON MIDDLE EAST POLICY
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'Lasting Peace Only Possible with Hamas On Board'
It is time for the European Union to rethink its policy in the Middle
East. That is the demand being made by 24 former heads of government,
foreign ministers and peace negotiators. A Hamas recognition of Israel
should be the goal rather than the precondition of the peace process,
the leaders write in an open letter.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,767819,00.html#ref=nlint

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UDDERLY GORGEOUS
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'Krista' Named Germany's Prettiest Cow
It's rare to see a model urinate on the catwalk. But one contender in
this week's "Miss Germany" beauty pageant just couldn't help
herself. The jury wasn't fazed, though -- this was a beauty contest for
cows.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,767903,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Krista is the Fairest in the Land
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-69083.html#ref=nlint


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PICTURE THIS
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Skull and Bones


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