THE RETURN OF 'MADAME NON'
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Why Merkel Remains Opposed to Euro Bonds
There were some who thought that Angela Merkel might soon soften her
stance on euro bonds. But on Thursday, the German chancellor once again
emphasized her opposition. Why, though, is Berlin so adamantly opposed
to issuing joint euro-zone debt? SPIEGEL ONLINE offers an overview.
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EURO BONDS DEBATE
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German Resistance to Pooling Debt May Be Shrinking
Never say never: The German government remains officially opposed to
controversial euro bonds. Behind the scenes, however, press reports
indicate that some within Chancellor Merkel's government have
begun discussing the conditions under which they might accept a pooling
of euro-zone debt.
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THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD
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In Search of a United Europe
It used to be easy to convince people to support the European project
back when many benefited financially from the common market. But now
that the euro crisis has divided the continent into winners
and losers, people have lost faith in the EU. Reformists are warning
that the EU needs to become a full political union or it will die.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: Europe in Search of a Vision
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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'The Crisis Has Hit the Entire Core of the Euro Zone'
Confidence in Germany's finances is flagging after Wednesday's
disappointing sovereign bond auction. The situation complicates Berlin's
conflict with the European Commission over its hope to introduce euro
bonds as a solution to the currency crisis. German commentators are
critical of both sides on Thursday.
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WILL VOTE BE DELAYED?
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Violence Threatens Historic Egyptian Election
For the first time in their history, Egyptians are free to vote as they
please -- but the riots in Cairo are throwing a spanner in the works.
Will the country's election begin on Monday as planned? The military has
apologized for the deaths of protestors on the streets, but still cannot
contain the violence.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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SHOCKING NEW RESEARCH
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Stasi Had Thousands of Spies in West Germany
New research has revealed that the notorious East German secret police,
the Stasi, had a network of spies in West Germany that was much bigger
than previously known. Thousands of people worked as informers and spied
on their colleagues and friends -- including a priest who filed reports
on a young Joseph Ratzinger.
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EU CLIMATE CHIEF ON UN SUMMIT
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'Whatever We Pledge Should Be Equally Binding'
With UN climate talks starting next week in Durban, South Africa, hopes
remain for new momentum in the drive to reduce CO2 emissions. In an
interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard
reveals Europe's strategy. Divisions between rich and poor countries
must end, she says.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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'PLACES OF ISOLATION'
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Artist Explores Street View's Loneliest Lanes
Google is everywhere, including places one might least suspect.
Photographer Aaron Hobson has created a series of breathtaking panoramas
highlighting some of the most remote places documented by Google Street
View. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he discusses his virtual
journeys.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: Google Street View's Remote Corners
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AI WEIWEI
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'Shame on Me'
The Chinese artist Ai Weiwei speaks about the changes in his life since
the end of his detention in June and shows himself moved and surprised
by a new culture of protest in his country.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: China's Gentle Enemy of the State
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PICTURE THIS
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