Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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THE SULTAN OF ISTANCOOL
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Is Erdogan's Success Pulling Turks Away from Europe?
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to win a third
term in Sunday's election. His hunger for power may be bad for Turkey's
democracy, but he has helped transform the country into an economic
powerhouse. The once-promised EU membership seems increasingly
irrelevant for the rising power.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767427,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER
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'Turkey and Europe Need Each Other'
Elections are looming in Turkey and, once again, Prime Minister Recep
Tayyip Erdogan's AKP party is expected to emerge victorious. SPIEGEL
spoke with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, 52, about Turkey's
disappointment over Europe and Ankara's influence in the Arab world.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767432,00.html#ref=nlint

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WOMEN'S SOCCER WORLD CUP
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Germany Hoping for Another Summer Fairytale
Germany is all set to host the 2011 Women's World Cup later this month.
Fans are hoping for a "summer fairytale" to rival that enjoyed during
the men's tournament in 2006, and many in women's soccer are hoping the
sport will enjoy a global boom. Most players, however, just want things
to get a little better.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,766125,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Germany Set for Women's World Cup
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-68727.html#ref=nlint


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TROIKA REPORT
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Greece Needs a New Bailout
The troika of the European Commission, European Central Bank and IMF has
prepared a sobering report on Greece's efforts to combat a debt crisis.
The document, which has been obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE, concludes that
Athens will not be able to return to capital markets in 2012 and a
further massive bailout will be needed soon.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767559,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL 360: The Euro Crisis
http://www.spiegel.de/international/topic/euro_crisis/#ref=nlint


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CITY OF GAMBLERS
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Libya's Future to Be Decided on the Streets of Tripoli
At night, NATO bombs strike strategic targets in Tripoli. During the
day, pro-Gadhafi loyalists battle it out against pro-democracy
insurgents. Amid the turmoil, a Frenchman is trying to save his
business, and to get the two sides to the negotiating table in Paris.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,767166,00.html#ref=nlint

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EUROPEAN OPPOSITION TO DEATH PENALTY
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German Minister Denies US Request for Execution Drugs
For months, dozens of US states have been facing shortages of a drug
necessary in lethal injections administered to death-row prisoners. But
German Economics Minister Philipp Rösler this week declined a request
from his counterpart, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, to help out.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,767613,00.html#ref=nlint

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PILES OF PROBLEMS
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Berlin Enlists Foreign Help to Tackle Dog Dirt
Fifty-five tons of dog dirt are deposited on the streets of Berlin each
day and most owners don't bother to pick up the mess. Now, experts from
Vienna and Lucerne have been invited to the German capital to talk about
the successful measures taken in their cities to combat the problem.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,767586,00.html#ref=nlint

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'A FETISH OF THE MODERN AGE'
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Container Art Examines Life in a Globalized World
In the age of globalization, the health of the world's economy can often
be seen in the state of its shipping containers. Empty ships and beat-up
old containers can be a bleak symbol of tough economic times. However,
a new exhibit in Düsseldorf proves that an empty container can also
offer exciting possibilities.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,767441,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Container Exhibit
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-69011.html#ref=nlint


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GERMAN CARMAKER IN TROUBLE
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GM Considers Sale of European Opel Unit
US car giant General Motors appears to be ready to sell its subsiary
Opel once again, amid continuing losses at the German firm, SPIEGEL has
learned. When GM abandoned a 2009 effort to sell the firm, the decision
caused deep-seated tensions between the American company and the
government in Berlin.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,767605,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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Merkel and Obama 'More Similar than They Like to Admit'
US-German relations have soured in recent months, a development Barack
Obama tried to remedy this week with a glittering state reception for
Chancellor Angela Merkel. German commentators on Thursday take stock of
the American president's efforts and the message behind them.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,767673,00.html#ref=nlint

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PICTURE THIS
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Fiery Skies


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