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| Compiled on September 17, 2012, 06:12 PM CET |
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Tolerating Hate
Muslim Protests Show Limits of Free Speech The anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" has sparked protests across the Muslim world. Several people have already died in the wave of violence. The conflict raises questions about how far the West is prepared to go in defending freedom of expression. By SPIEGEL Staff |
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Officials Warn of Riots
German Far-Right May Have Sparked Sudan Attack German officials fear that anti-Islam protests by far-right groups in Berlin last month may have prompted last Friday's attack on the German embassy in Khartoum. Authorities are bracing themselves for possible violence in Germany as well and are stepping up security. |
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Concerns over 'Public Order'
Germany Bars US Pastor Terry Jones The German government has barred US pastor Terry Jones from entering the country. Jones, a notorious extremist who gained global attention in 2010 by threatening to burn the Koran, has said he backs the anti-Islam film that has sparked worldwide protests. Berlin acted on information that German far-right groups planned to invite him. |
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The World from Berlin
Angry Mobs Part of Arab World's 'Search for Self' As outrage continues to spread across the Muslim world in response to an anti-Islam film, Western embassies are bracing themselves for further violence. German commentators on Monday say that the protests are less about anti-Western sentiments than they are about finding a post-Arab Spring identity. |
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Shells in the Desert
Syria Tested Chemical Weapons Systems, Witnesses Say The Syrian amy is believed to have tested firing systems for chemical weapons in the desert at the end of August, according to witness reports. The tests apparently took place near the country's largest chemical weapons facility at Safira. |
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Croatian Prime Minister Milanovic
'Germany Is a Role Model for Us' Despite the euro crisis, Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic is steering his country on a course toward European Union membership with great enthusiasm. In an interview, he discusses Zagreb's planned EU accession in July 2013 and his view of European leaders' efforts so far in managing the euro crisis. |
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Plan to Avoid More Bailouts
EU Considers Splitting Up Major Banks EU Commissioner Michel Barnier has asked experts to examine the possibility of splitting up major European banks to avoid future bailouts at taxpayers' expense. But even less radical intervention in the banking sector could have drastic consequences for the industry, and its powerful lobby is resisting any such change. |
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Unlimited Liability
German Parties Offer Rival Interpretations of Euro Ruling The German government is pleased with the recent decision by the country's Constitutional Court that gave the green light to ratify the permanent euro bailout fund. But the celebration may be premature. Some of the conditions set by the court could prove prickly for the government and its final ruling on the case could come with unpleasant surprises. |
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Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder
'Everyone Wants Our Money' Germany's Constitutional Court cleared the way for the country to ratify the permanent euro rescue fund, the ESM, in a closely watched ruling last week. In a SPIEGEL interview, Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Söder expresses his concerns about the decision and calls for Germany's central bank to be given new supervisory powers. |
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Pumpkins Ahoy!
Germany's Drenched Veggie Regatta One of Germany's most unusual aquatic sports competitions features dozens of paddlers in non-conventional vessels. Vying for gourd glory, they splash their way to the finish line in enormous pumpkins. The Ludwigsburg Palace regatta has become one of the country's most photogenic sporting events. |
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Picture This
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