Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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'THE TROIKA'S POLICIES HAVE FAILED'
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European Doubts Growing over Greece Debt Strategy
For months, European leaders have been trying to find a way out of the
Greek debt crisis. But austerity is merely driving the country deeper
into economic despair. Is it time for a radical rethink? Many think the
answer is yes. By SPIEGEL Staff

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,814939,00.html#ref=nlint

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ATHENS IN FLAMES
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Violent Clashes as Parliament Passes Austerity Bill
The Greek parliament has passed an austerity package that clears the way
for a 130-billion-euro EU/IMF rescue package intended to save Greece
from default. Violent protests against the austerity measures took place
in Athens and elsewhere, with at least 120 people injured.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,814864,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Violent Clashes in Athens
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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH FOREIGN MINISTER WESTERWELLE
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'I Don't Want a German Europe'
In a SPIEGEL interview, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle,
50, discusses the "repulsive" violence in Syria, his concerns about
Germany's standing in Europe as a result of the euro crisis and his
disatisfaction with the recent political impasse in Greece.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,814977,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE SOROS
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'Merkel Is Leading Europe in the Wrong Direction'
Global investor George Soros considers the German government's policies
in the euro crisis to be disastrous. In a SPIEGEL interview, he warns of
a vicious circle triggered by Chancellor Angela Merkel's strict
austerity measures and pleads for more money to be pumped into the
countries most plagued by the debt crisis.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,814920,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF BAHRAIN
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'Arab Spring? That's the Business of Other Countries'
One year ago, Arab Spring protests briefly gripped the tiny Gulf country
of Bahrain. Just as quickly, however, they were crushed. SPIEGEL spoke
with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa about the need for reform,
whether democracy is right for his country and what exactly a king does.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,814915,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Bahrain's Stalled 'Spring'
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SETBACK FOR MERKEL'S VISION
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Funding Shortage Threatens Germany's Energy Revolution
Germany's climate fund, a cornerstone of the government's much hyped
transition towards renewable energy, has been massively underfunded
during its first year of operation. The Green Party has accused the
government of failing in its plan to create an energy revolution.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,814905,00.html#ref=nlint

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EXPENSIVE CHECKS
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Hairline Cracks Could Cost EADS 100 Million Euros
Last week, European aviation safety authorities ordered all Airbus A380s
to be checked after hairline cracks were found in wing brackets. Now
SPIEGEL has learned that the inspections and repairs could cost Airbus
parent EADS up to 100 million euros -- over 1 million euros per plane.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,814936,00.html#ref=nlint

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REFERENDUM IN DUISBURG
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Mayor Ousted 18 Months After Love Parade Disaster 
Duisburg mayor Adolf Sauerland was voted out of office in a local
referendum on Sunday after he refused to resign over the Love Parade
disaster in July 2010 in which 21 people died. He would not take
responsibility for the mistakes that led to the tragedy, and said it was
up to the courts to decide who was to blame.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,814912,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'ACTA Criticism is Hysterical and Misinformed' 
Thousands protested across Europe at the weekend against an
international anti-piracy agreement they fear will stop them downloading
free music and movies and encourage internet surveillance. German media
commentators criticize the agreement -- but say it's impact is being
exaggerated.  

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,814965,00.html#ref=nlint

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FILM FESTIVAL SHOCKER
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Movie About Nazis in Space Gets Laughs in Berlin
It's 2018, and an American space mission discovers that there's a huge
colony of Nazis on the dark side of the moon, living in a
swastika-shaped castle and bent on invading Earth. The comedy 'Iron Sky'
has proved a surprise hit at the Berlin Film Festival. Part of the
funding comes from German taxpayers.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,815002,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Dark Side of the Nazi Moon
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PICTURE THIS
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Rise and Shine


http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,815018,00.html#ref=nlint

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