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Chaperones, Judges and Moralizers
Abortion Debate Reveals Republicans' True Colors The Republican Party has come down hard on Representative Todd Akin for his incendiary comments on rape. But as the party's new platform reveals, Akin is par for the course in a GOP which has veered hard to the intolerant right. |
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Philosopher André Glucksmann
A Dark Vision of the Future of Europe French philosopher André Glucksmann finds the situation in Europe "extremely unsettling." In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses the failure of European intellectuals, how divisions could lead to an EU breakup or even hostilities, and why pursuing a United States of Europe is "the wrong goal." |
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Islamist Mind Games
How Young German Men Are Lured into Jihad Young Muslim men in Germany are systematically trying to recruit their peers for jihad using sophisticated rhetoric and psychology and by targeting vulnerable youths who are searching for direction in life. Two men who have quit the scene tell their story to SPIEGEL, providing a rare look into a dangerous underground. |
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Defying the Crisis
Germany Achieves First Half Budgetary Surplus Even as much of the euro zone faces deep budget deficits and poor economic performance, Germany continues to buck the trend, having generated a budgetary surplus in the first half of the year. But how long will the good times last? |
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'Hate Preacher against Homosexuals'
Germany's Gay Rights Debate Becomes Heated German policymakers have recently indicated a willingness to further broaden rights for gays and lesbians in civil unions. But the debate has become heated this week as a conservative politician and the country's largest newspaper have questioned the move. |
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Living in the Lap of Luxury
Bishop's Extravagant Behavior Triggers Uproar He extols the virtues of poverty and humility, but the German bishop of Limburg enjoys first-class flights and a luxurious new living complex. As the truth comes out about their secretive shepherd, local Catholics are threatening to abandon the fold en masse. |
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Life in IKEA Land
Do Plans for Hamburg City District Stand a Chance? Although best known for its flat-pack furniture, IKEA is a tangled web of businesses with tentacles in numerous areas. Now the Swedish company is building entire city districts from scratch, starting with London and then Hamburg. But success in Germany is far from certain. |
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Picture This
Shore to Shore |
