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| Compiled on March 05, 2012, 06:16 PM CET |
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Tehran's Last Chance
Israel, Iran and the Battle for the Bomb Israel has been doing everything in its power to stop Iran's atomic program, from targeted killings to computer worms. Now, a bombing raid on Iran's nuclear facilities may be just months away. But an Israeli attack could have the effect of strengthening the regime -- and make it more determined than ever to build the bomb. By SPIEGEL Staff. |
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Russian Presidential Election
Tearful Putin Celebrates Victory Amid Fraud Claims Vladimir Putin had tears in his eyes as he celebrated his landslide victory in Sunday's election, which secured him a third term as Russian president. Opposition groups claim the vote was marked by widespread fraud, and plan to hold anti-Putin protests on Monday. |
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After Putin's Victory
What's Next For the Opposition? Following Vladimir Putin's overwhelming presidential victory in Russia, all eyes are on the opposition to see what they'll do next. But only two options remain. They can either resign themselves to defeat, or various fragmented groups can embark on the long road of compromise to gain political legitimacy. |
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The World from Berlin
'The Beginning of the End of Putin's System' Everyone expected Vladimir Putin to win Russia's presidential election on Sunday. Though the opposition may have protested in recent weeks, they are still too weak to effect real change. But growing resistance among the middle class could ultimately doom the strongman, German commentators warn. |
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More Money for the Euro
Merkel's Government Divided over ESM Demands Demands from abroad to increase the size of the euro bailout fund have put Chancellor Merkel in a difficult position, caught between international pressure and domestic demands. Even worse, the troika monitoring Greece's financial situation believes that a third bailout package may become necessary within a mere three years. |
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Meddling in France
Merkel Forges Anti-Hollande Alliance in Europe Chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed with other conservative European leaders to help President Nicolas Sarkozy in the French election campaign by spurning his Socialist challenger François Hollande, SPIEGEL has learned. Merkel's interference is causing tension in her own government. |
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Boardroom Balance
EU Commissioner Eyes Binding Gender Quota System European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is running out of patience. Germany's voluntary scheme to increase the number of women in the boardrooms of listed companies is failing, she told a German newspaper. If Europe's workplace inequality does not improve by the summer, she may implement binding quota systems. |
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'Better To Be a Dictator than Gay'
Germany Slams Lukashenko Over Slur Berlin reacted with disgust to Belarus president's insult of Germany's homosexual foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle. Alexander Lukashenko had said it is 'better to be a dictator than gay" in response to criticism of the country's human rights record. Westerwelle said the remark "speaks for itself." |
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German Minister on Afghan Mission
'Protecting Our Soldiers Is the Top Priority' German Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière talks to SPIEGEL about why 50 German soldiers abandoned a military base in Afghanistan that was being targeted by demonstrators. He says expectations of what the West can achieve in the country have been too high, and that future missions must be better prepared. |
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Revenue Shortfall
Carmakers Demand E-Mobility Help from Merkel Berlin has spearheaded a huge transition to renewable energy, but it isn't running smoothly. Funding for renewable energy projects was meant to come from carbon dioxide emissions trading. But significant shortfalls have now prompted auto industry leaders to request that Chancellor Merkel maintain support for electric cars. |
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Art Forgery Scandal
Ringleader Reveals He Faked Many More Works In one of the most spectacular art forgery cases in German history, fraudster Wolfgang Beltracchi was sentenced to six years in prison last autumn. Set to begin doing time this month, he tells SPIEGEL the scope of his counterfeiting was far greater than previously known, including works by some 50 artists. |
