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Controversial Poem about Israel
Günter Grass's Lyrical First Strike Never in the history of postwar Germany has a prominent intellectual attacked Israel in such a cliche-laden way as Günter Grass with his controversial new poem, "What Must Be Said." The Nobel Prize laureate has delivered a lyrical first strike against Israel. |
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Outrage in Germany
Nobel Laureate Grass Attacks Israel in New Poem In a move that has drawn angry reactions in Germany, Nobel Prize-winning author Günter Grass has published a new poem criticizing Israel's policies against Iran. Historically, Grass has been outspoken in his political views, but many believe the author has now broken a taboo. |
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The Philosophy of War
New Film Exalts Bernard-Henri Lévy's Role in Libya French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy was a major reason for his country's proactive role in supporting rebel efforts to topple Libyan autocrat Moammar Gadhafi. Now, a new film -- by Lévy himself -- takes a closer look at BHL's role in the revolution. |
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The Silent Sex
Women Excluded from Germany's Opinion Pages German newspapers are full of clever commentaries, artful rhetoric and ideas. But an evaluation of national papers shows that editorials are almost always written by men. As the business gender quota debate rages on in the country, the female half of the population is being denied an influential platform. |
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Jostling for Influence
Syria's Opposition in Exile Plagued by Infighting The Syrian National Council claims to represent the uprising in Syria. But while rebels in the country continue to die at the hands of Bashar Assad's troops, the different factions in the opposition in exile compete for positions and influence. |
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The World from Berlin
Guggenheim Lab Protest 'Hit a Nerve' in Berlin Organizers of the BMW Guggenheim Lab recently abandoned its original location in Berlin amid fears of violent protests by anti-gentrification activists. They have now announced that the project will go forward, albeit at a more upscale location. German commentators say on Wednesday that while the resistance was a scandal, the city must address citizens' concerns about social exclusion. |
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Campus Callboys
Students Offer Free Sex to Help Coeds Make the Grade Three male business students at the University of Mannheim in southwestern Germany are offering a free callboy service to female students who want to improve their grades through an active sex life. The young entrepreneurs claim they are championing female sexuality, but others are doubtful. |
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Picture This
Grave Memories |
