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| Compiled on September 06, 2012, 06:13 PM CET |
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Unlimited Bond Purchases
ECB Head Draghi Backs Up Pledge to Save Euro European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Thursday overrode German concerns and announced a program allowing for unlimited purchases of sovereign bonds from struggling euro-zone member states. The plan, however, is not without conditions. |
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Euro Crisis Grips Germany
OECD Predicts Recession for Largest EU Economy Europe's leading economies appear to be heading back into recession, the OECD has warned. The organization anticipates a contraction of the German economy and possible recession by the end of the year. Euro-zone countries must act quickly to prevent a worsening downward spiral, it said. |
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A Referendum on Europe
It's Time to Ask the People What They Think The Germany democratic system has suffered as a result of the euro crisis, but it has also made fighting the crisis harder. Now it's time to hold a referendum on European integration. Only then will Berlin have the democratic legitimacy it needs to take effective action. |
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Four-Year Decline
US Drops Behind Germany in Competitive Rankings Blasting Europe has become a reflex in the US presidential campaign, with Republican nominee Mitt Romney leading the way. But a new report ranking economic competitiveness has found that the US is no longer the leader it once was. This year, the country even dropped behind Germany. |
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Between Gandhi and Gates
India at Crossroads on Path to Superpower Status Poverty is still rampant in India and chaos remains a defining characteristic. But the country is also a global leader in high tech, has become the world's leading weapons importer and is planning a mission to Mars. On the way to superpower status, India must first overcome deep-seated corruption and internal division. |
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The Prophet's Curse
Islam's Ancient Divide Fuels Middle East Conflicts They began as a cry for freedom in the Middle East, but the Arab rebellions have become increasingly characterized by an ancient sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. SPIEGEL examines how the power struggle between the two groups is sparking new fears along old frontlines. |
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Labor Dispute Lingers
Lufthansa Cancels 1,200 Flights for Friday A planned nationwide strike by the union representing most of Lufthansa's flight attendants has forced the airline to cancel some 1,200 flights going into the weekend. Trans-Atlantic flights have likewise been affected. Chances that a last-minute compromise will avert the strike are considered slim. |
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Stemming Cervical Cancer
European Agency Calls for More HPV Vaccinations Too few girls in Europe are being vaccinated against the HPV virus, the EU's independent health agency has warned. The agency is calling for more aggressive national campaigns to inform parents and healthcare workers about the sexually transmitted virus, which is the leading cause of cervical cancer. |
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'On the Rooftops'
Music Festival Livestream Sunday on SPIEGEL ONLINE This Sunday, Sept. 9, SPIEGEL ONLINE and tape.tv are presenting the "On the Rooftops" festival in Berlin, a concert with 12 top and upcoming German and international pop acts. Performers include Amanda Mair, MIA., Max Herre, Ghostpoet and the Citizens! SPIEGEL ONLINE will stream the show live from the heart of the German capital this weekend. |
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Vlad Takes Wing
Russian President Putin Plays Papa Crane Russian President Vladimir Putin has ventured out into the wild once again. Having already tamed horses, tigers and whales, his latest macho PR stunt involved leading endangered cranes on their flight south for the winter. But opponents are squawking over the endeavor. |
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Berlin's Gesamtkunstwerk
Show to Feature Art from Fabled Paris Bar Most people associate Berlin's Paris Bar with the steady stream of celebrities who frequent it. Fewer are aware of its respected art collection. For the next six weeks, the works will be removed from the establishment and exhibited at a special show in a Berlin gallery. |
