IN THE SHADOW OF THE G-20 STARS
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Euro Chaos Marginalizes Obama's Role in Cannes
A new experience awaits US President Obama at the G-20 summit in Cannes
this week. Thanks to the euro crisis, he's likely to remain only a
peripheral figure in the meetings. Still, with the presidential campaign
in full swing back home, he will be unable to deny himself the right to
give at least a little bit of sage advice.
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Photo Gallery: Protesting the G-20
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GERMAN ECONOMISTS ON GREEK REFERENDUM
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'The Euro Zone Could Face Ruin'
German economists are warning of disastrous potential consequences for
Europe if Greek voters reject a referendum on the euro rescue package.
The country would go bankrupt, they argue, and it would trigger a domino
effect. At the same time, politicians would finally be required to
develop a worst-case scenario.
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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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Greek Exit From Euro Zone Just a 'Matter of Time'
Last week, it looked as though the euro had been saved. Now, in the wake
of Greek Prime Minister Papandreou's announcement of a national
referendum on the bailout package for his country, the common
currency is even closer to the abyss. Still, say German commentators, it
may have been the right move.
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HELP FOR GERMAN INDUSTRY
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Merkel Joins the Global Hunt for Natural Resources
With rare earths in short supply the world over, Chancellor Angela
Merkel has jumped in to help German industry search for more. The hope
is to secure supplies well into the future -- and break the Chinese
monopoly. By SPIEGEL Staff
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Photo Gallery: The Hunt for Rare Earths
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AT HOME IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY
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German Turks Struggle to Find Their Identity
The first Turkish 'guest workers' arrived in West Germany 50 years ago.
Like other immigrants, they've had children and grandchildren since
then. But large segments of younger generations are struggling to find
their place in Germany, where they are hampered by a lack of education
and prospects for the future.
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Photo Gallery: Turks in Germany
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WIKILEAKS FOUNDER LOSES APPEAL
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UK Court Rules Assange Should Be Extradited
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his appeal in London on Wednesday
against extradition to Sweden, where he faces rape and sexual assault
charges. He has one more court of appeal at his disposal, but the web
activist faces a high probability of rejection.
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MUHAMMAD DEPICTIONS
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French Satirical Paper Reportedly Attacked
Fire was set to the Paris office of the French satirical weekly Charlie
Hebdo early in the morning of Nov. 2. The attack came hours before a new
issue featuring a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad hit newsstands.
Damages were extensive, but no arrests have been made in what appears to
have been an arson attack.
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VATTENFALL VS. GERMANY
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Nuclear Phase-Out Faces Billion-Euro Lawsuit
Swedish energy company Vattenfall reportedly plans to sue the German
government, seeking massive damages related to Germany's phase-out of
nuclear power. Vattenfall successfully took on the German
government once before.
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TURKISH PRIME MINISTER IN BERLIN
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Erdogan Escalates Germany Criticism
A ceremony on Wednesday to mark 50 years since the first Turkish 'guest
workers' arrived in Germany should be a friendly photo opportunity for
the leaders of the two countries. But many tensions still exist, and
Turkish leader Erdogan has taken aim at Germany once again in a
controversial interview.
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LETTER FROM BERLIN
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Merkel's Coalition Fracturing over Tax Cut Proposals
Greece may make the headlines, but Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition
faces a greater danger: a tax cut battle between her CDU and its CSU
sister party. CSU head Horst Seehofer is furious with Merkel over being
sidelined in the debate -- to the point that some in his party would
like to see him let the coalition collapse. By SPIEGEL Staff
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Close Quarters
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