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| Compiled on May 10, 2013, 06:46 PM CET |
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Lost in Paradise
The Chained-Up Mentally Ill of Bali Not far from the glistening beaches of Bali, mentally ill people are kept in chains or locked up in small shacks. Locals simply don't know what else to do with them. But psychiatrist Luh Ketut Suryani has made it her job to set them free. |
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Identity Issues
Dortmund's Punk Image at Odds with Success Borussia Dortmund's image as the underdog of European football is starting to cramp the style of individual players. Not everyone is comfortable in the role of the outsider -- and that might affect performance at the upcoming all-German Champions League final in Wembley. |
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Nuclear Headache
Task of Decommissioning Plants Is Herculean The dismantling of Germany's nuclear power plants will be one of the greatest tasks of the century as the country moves to phase out atomic energy. It will take at least until 2080 to complete the job. But what happens if energy utility companies who own the facilities go bust before the work is done? |
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Intervention Debate
Experts Warn Against Syrian Adventure What contours might a military intervention in Syria take on? Strategists are discussing the creation of a humanitarian buffer and no-fly zone. But experts warn that 40,000 to 75,000 ground troops would be required in Syria for that to happen. |
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Fighting the Fringes
Berlin Sharpens Focus on Right-Wing Extremism The German government has been under fire ever since a murderous far-right terror cell was uncovered in 2011. Now, Chancellor Merkel's justice minister has proposed the establishment of a commission to coordinate the battle against extremism in the country. |
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King No More
The Tragic Plight of Lions in Africa Lions are becoming a threatened species. Trophy hunters and the loss of savannah grasslands have drastically reduced the number of prides. Scientists and conservationists are calling for improved protections for lions -- even if that means fenced-in enclosures. |
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Heavy Metal on the High Seas
A Cruise for Hard Rock Fans A German tour operator is catering to heavy metal fans who've tired of trashing hotel rooms and watching their favorite bands in muddy fields. The Full Metal Cruise is a bit like an open-air festival experience -- but with pools, cocktails and breakfast buffets. |
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Picture This
Miracle in Bangladesh |
