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| Compiled on June 26, 2013, 06:22 PM CET |
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Turkish Publisher Can Öz
The Rebellion of an Apolitical Man For years, Can Öz followed his father's advice to steer clear of politics. But the turmoil in Turkey has pushed the leading publisher off the sidelines and into the fray, where he is becoming a key voice of a movement still taking shape. |
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Military Justice
Secrecy Shrouds Guantanamo Hearings The biggest terrorism trial in American history has yet to begin, but many are already questioning whether it can approach fairness. Aggressive surveillance tactics, an ongoing detainee hunger strike and questions about the future of the camp are overshadowing ongoing pre-trial hearings. |
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'Late for the Party'
No Joy in Croatia's EU Accession Croatia becomes a member of the EU next week. But with Zagreb likely to need urgent subsidies from Brussels, is the small Eastern European country ready for accession? |
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Privacy Problem?
Road Shooter Found Via Mass Data Collection Germans are apoplectic about the Internet spy programs Prism and Tempora. But police here this week announced the capture of a highway shooter using similar tactics. Privacy activists are concerned. |
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Moscow Phantom
Where In the World Is Edward Snowden? Edward Snowden has reportedly been inside the transit terminal of a Moscow airport for days now, but there is no evidence to prove it. As his absence sparks new conspiracy theories, the Kremlin is capitalizing on the case. |
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Unequal States
Why the US Still Needs Race Protection Laws The Supreme Court in Washington has ruled that the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to combat the disenfranchisement of African-Americans, is no longer valid. They argue blatant racism is a thing of the past, but daily experience tells a different story. |
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Philosopher Renata Salecl
'Capitalism Is Humanity's Neurosis' Freedom is a good thing, isn't it? Not always, argues Slovenian philosopher Renata Salecl. The liberty to choose from an unlimited number of career options or coffee brands ultimately becomes a burden. Our modern capitalist society is ruled by a "tyranny of choice." |
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Loosening Up
A More Equal German-American Relationship Obama's Berlin visit highlighted how the relationship between Germany and the United States is changing into a looser affinity of equals. No longer the enthralled little brother, Germany must fill the vacuum on the world stage and act on its newfound stature. |
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EU Commissioner
'People Now Realize What Climate Change Means' The European system of carbon trading has practically collapsed as politicians prioritize the economy over the environment. EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard discusses renewed efforts and why the issue remains so critical. |
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Picture This
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