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| Compiled on October 01, 2012, 06:16 PM CET |
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Nuclear Technology for Iran
German Investigators Uncover Illegal Exports Recent arrests suggest that Germany remains a hub for sales of prohibited supplies to Iran that are being used in Iran's nuclear program. Illegal exports are undermining Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has pursued an embargo policy in order to prevent a possible war in the Middle East. |
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Classified Report
Reality Contradicts Plans for Afghan Withdrawal Berlin maintains that Afghanistan is on the right track for German troops to withdraw by the end of 2014 as planned. But a classified report by the German foreign intelligence agency paints a different picture. |
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Economics of Xenophobia
Neo-Nazis Threaten German Exports, Minister Says Xenophobia and neo-Nazism pose a serious threat to Germany's export-oriented economy, Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich has warned. He singled out eastern Germany as particularly vulnerable to that threat, saying it is in Germans' own interest to reject xenophobia and welcome foreigners. |
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Women in the Boardroom
Europe Battles over Gender Equality at the ECB The European Parliament has been holding up the nomination of Yves Mersch to the European Central Bank's board. The problem? His gender. At present, there isn't a single woman among the ECB's 23 governing council members. The issue could come to a head at the upcoming EU summit in mid-October. |
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The World from Berlin
'Europe Will Be Central to the German Campaign' German Chancellor Angela Merkel may not be showing concern, but most agree that the Social Democrats have managed to find a potentially dangerous candidate to run against her in next year's general elections. Still, Peer Steinbrück is far from a perfect candidate, German editorialists say on Monday. |
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Troubled Troika
Europe Intent on Saving Greece Despite Lag in Reforms Greece's creditors have been less than impressed with the country's willingness and ability to carry out much needed reforms. But Europe is likely to continue supporting the country anyway -- out of fear of the consequences should the country go bankrupt. |
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Oktoberfest
Record Beer Consumption -- And It's Only Half Over The Munich Oktoberfest may be heading for a new beer-guzzling record this year after 3.6 million liters were downed in the first week alone. But the number of people passing out or losing their children is up as well. |
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'A Slap in the Face for Victims'
Amazon Criticized for Selling Dachau Puzzle American online retailer Amazon.com has come under pressure for selling a children's puzzle bearing the image of the crematorium at the infamous Nazi concentration camp Dachau. A German politician has demanded that the company recall the product, and Amazon appears to have complied. |
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The Geopolitics of Jet Fuel
Sanctions Create Headaches for Iran Air in Europe Sanctions against Tehran have made operations of Iran Air far more difficult in Europe, where the company is hardly able to purchase fuel any longer. Officials at the national airline complain of a "human rights violation." |
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Picture This
Run Aground |
