Actually, Germany is right. Public debt is the problem. The cheaters and predators want to increase or not to decrease public debt are the problem.

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Merkel Refuses Role of Rescuer in Euro Crisis
As fears mount that the euro crisis could trigger a global recession,
all eyes are on Germany to take an even stronger lead in the rescue
efforts. But Chancellor Angela Merkel has disappointed these
expectations, warning against placing too many burdens on Germany.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,811607,00.html#ref=nlint

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Iran Set to Turn Off Oil Supply to Europe
The European Union embargo on Iranian oil will only come into effect in
six months, but the leadership in Tehran wants to act first: Exports to
Europe are set to be halted immediately. It is a move which could mean
added difficulties for struggling economies in southern Europe.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811507,00.html#ref=nlint

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Europe Developing Asteroid Shield
A new consortium of EU researchers is exploring options for dealing with
an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Plenty of ideas are
already on the table, such as deflection with projectiles or explosives
and using gravity to pull it off course. But the project's complexity
and costs are problematic.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811658,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Detecting and Defending Earth Against Asteroids
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-77896.html#ref=nlint


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Environment Minister Retreats on Solar Subsidies
German Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has said he wants to cut
subsidies on installing solar panels sooner than planned as the number
of people taking advantage of the incentives continues to soar. As do
costs to electricity customers.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,811530,00.html#ref=nlint

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German Crow-Killing Group Faces Growing Backlash
A group of fanatic bird killers in Germany known as "the Crowbusters"
has been waging a war on the birds with military-grade weapons and
crusader-like zeal. But their stated reasons for massacring these
"feathered vermin" are unfounded, and their bloodthirstiness has irked
even some hunting groups.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,811262,00.html#ref=nlint

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Al-Qaida Activity Puts Regime Change in Doubt
The security situation in Yemen is fragile -- but in recent days it has
been even more so. Al-Qaida militants seized a city near the capital,
threatening plans for President Saleh to step down. Although he has now
left the country and the militants have abandoned the city, there is
continued fighting and questions about the future.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811134,00.html#ref=nlint

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Obama Risks Much with 'Campaign of the Left'
While delivering his annual State of the Union speech to Congress this
week, US President Barack Obama took aim at the inequality he sees in
his country and pledged that taxes would rise for the rich. On Thursday,
German commentators disagree over whether this populist approach will
really help him get re-elected.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811657,00.html#ref=nlint

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Dutch Zoo Fits Elephant With Contact Lens
An elephant at a Dutch zoo has become the first in Europe to be fitted
with a contact lens. The pachyderm had injured her eye in a scrap with a
fellow elephant, but her caretakers say it will now be able to heal.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,811536,00.html#ref=nlint

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Sewing Discontent


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