------------------------------------------------------------------------ HAIRCUT NEGOTIATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hedge Funds Bet on Profits from Greek Debt Talks The negotiations over the Greek debt haircut are becoming increasingly suspenseful, with euro-zone finance ministers and the IMF pushing investors to accept greater losses. Hedge funds, more than any others, stand to profit, and are betting that the voluntary debt rescheduling will fail. http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,811295,00.html#ref=nlint -------------------- The World from Berlin: 'The EU Will Pay Even If Greece Doesn't Deliver' http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,811335,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE WORLD FROM BERLIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 'The EU Will Pay Even If Greece Doesn't Deliver' Time is running out for reaching an agreement with private investors on a Greek debt haircut, with negotiations stalled over interest rates. Meanwhile Germany continues to reject pressure to increase its contribution to the permanent bailout fund. German commentators are pessimistic. http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,811335,00.html#ref=nlint -------------------- Haircut Negotiations: Hedge Funds Bet on Profits from Greek Debt Talks http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,811295,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Egypt's Youth Mark Anniversary with Calls for More Changes Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak from power. But, rather than celebrating, the country's idealistic youth are taking to the streets once again to protest military abuses and the army's continued hold on power. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811039,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE 'VOGUE OF THE VEILED' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Turkish Women's Magazine Targets the Chaste Every lifestyle has its own magazine, from sailors to hunters, athletes to musicians. But headscarf-wearing women have been forced to do without -- until now. The Turkish glossy Alâ has found a niche, and is fighting the 'battle against nudity.' http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811161,00.html#ref=nlint -------------------- Photo Gallery: Fashion for the Faithful http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-77785.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GROUPON HEAD ANDREW MASON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 'We've Succeeded in Making Coupons Cool' The online service Groupon has brought coupon cutting into the Internet age and turned it into an immensely profitable business. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, company founder Andrew Mason discusses Groupon's skyrocketing growth, complaints about cheap customers and the future of small-scale retail. http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,811405,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE FREEDOM TO BE FREE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Battle Lines Drawn in Global Copyright Confrontation Recent weeks have seen spectacular arrests and mounting tension between those who would like to make it harder to share copyrighted material online and those who champion Internet freedom. Controversial US legislation has been shelved, but the battle continues. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,811012,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRIDGES AND BENCHES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Homeless Tour Guides Show a New Side to London The Globe Theatre is part of the tour, complete with Shakespeare anecdotes. But so too are the benches retro-fitted to prevent the indigent from sleeping on them. Tours led by the homeless in London offer locals a whole new look at their city. http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,811363,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PICTURE THIS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night Light http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,811380,00.html#ref=nlint
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