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| Compiled on November 02, 2012, 05:01 PM CET |
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The Challenge for Beijing's New Leaders
Chinese No Longer Bow to Autocratic Rule The time of autocratic rule has passed for China's Communist Party. At one time it was understood that the people would obey, and everyone would get rich in return. But economic success will no longer suffice. Now the Chinese are demanding freedom and security too. |
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Beijing's Global Ambitions
China Seeks Role as Second Superpower Next week, Beijing will open its 18th party congress at which the Communist Party will select the country's new leader. One of the core issues at the meeting will be the role in China of a military that has gained considerable influence. Some in the party are unhappy with its powerful position. |
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Saving the Southern Ocean
China, Russia Block Plan to Protect Antarctic Waters Proposals to establish marine reserves in two critical areas of the Southern Ocean were stymied by Russia, China and Ukraine at the end of a two-week international summit in Australia on Thursday. Commercial fishing restrictions in the proposed sanctuaries proved to be the main sticking point. |
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A Future in Europe?
Commissioner Confronts London on EU Loyalty Does Britain belong in the European Union? There are plenty both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent who have their doubts. Now, with the debate over the EU's next budget raging, a European Commissioner has challenged London to decide. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel is also losing her patience over the squabble. |
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Klondike in Lapland
Mining Companies Swarm to Finland's Far North Mining companies are flocking to northern Finland as new deposits of gold, nickel and other minerals promise vast profits. But the area's fragile wetland ecosystem is paying the price. Conservationists are so far fighting a losing battle. |
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Defying Racial Profiling in Germany
'I Didn't Want to Be Treated Differently Any Longer' He was born in Germany, and he is black. A 26-year-old student who won a landmark court case against police for racial profiling this week speaks with SPIEGEL ONLINE about his moment of civil disobedience and whether he thinks the legal victory will change things for others like him. |
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Revisiting Stalingrad
An Inside Look at World War II's Bloodiest Battle A German historian has published a collection of unusually candid interviews with members of the Red Army that provides the first precise account of the battle of Stalingrad from the perspective of ordinary soldiers. They show that this chapter in history deserves a reappraisal. |
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