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Tough Capitalist
For Better or Worse, Thatcher Changed World Margaret Thatcher's economic policies drove people onto the streets in protest. Her rigid capitalism and ruthless battle against the unions created bitter enemies. Today, however, she is considered one of the most important reformers of the postwar era. |
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World From Berlin
'Thatcher's Dogma Paved Way for Financial Crisis' Margaret Thatcher enforced essential reforms to revive the British economy, but the nation paid a heavy price for her rigorous laissez-faire dogma, German editorialists write on Tuesday. Thatcherism no longer provides solutions to today's problems. In fact, they argue, it even caused some of them. |
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French Tax Scandal
Hollande Seeks Role as Apostle of Virtue French President François Hollande is doing some moral spring cleaning. His recent demands that government ministers make public all their financial assets are part of an effort to rebuild the reputation of the political caste -- and to legitimize his government so he can finally start governing again. |
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Agreeing to Disagree
US and Europe Deeply Divided on Austerity The visit of US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to Europe this week has highlighted the deep trans-Atlantic divide over Brussels' austerity-driven response to the euro crisis. Washington would like to see measures to stimulate growth. But none are likely to be forthcoming. |
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Caught in the Cold
Long Winter's Grip Chokes German Economy Winter's hold on Germany lasted longer than usual this year, taking its toll not just on the moods of residents, but also on a number of economic sectors. Construction, agriculture, service and retail are all suffering, and experts warn the effects could be long-term. By SPIEGEL Staff |
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Digital Gold Rush
The Bitcoin Boom and Its Many Risks In the midst of the euro crisis, particularly daring investors are putting their faith in the Internet currency bitcoin. A boom in the virtual coins has made some into millionaires. But central bankers are wary of its potential, and the currency is everything but crash-proof. |
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Uniquely Dead
The Rise of Quirky Gravestones Two sociologists are documenting a growing trend in Germany's burial culture -- personalized and whimsical headstones, varying from the geeky to the erotic. In the age of Facebook, they are akin to a final personal profile, a person's last chance to establish who they were or wanted to be. |
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Real Fakes
'Hitler Diaries' Reporter Wants Them Back In 1983, Stern magazine stunned the world by saying it had found Adolf Hitler's diaries. Unfortunately, they were fake. Now Gerd Heidemann, the reporter who discovered them, wants the diaries back, citing a clause in his original contract. |
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Picture This
Blown Away |
