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Compiled on July 08, 2013, 06:15 PM CET |
EDWARD SNOWDEN INTERVIEW The NSA and Its Willing Helpers In an interview conducted using encrypted e-mails, whistleblower Edward Snowden discusses the power of the NSA, how it is "in bed together with the Germans" and the vast scope of Internet spying conducted by the United States and Britain. |
INDISPENSIBLE EXCHANGE Germany Cooperates Closely with NSA German authorities insist they knew nothing of the NSA's Internet spying operations. But SPIEGEL research shows how closely US and German agencies work together. The German opposition is asking uncomfortable questions 11 weeks ahead of a general election. |
INTERVIEW WITH EGYPTIAN POLITICIAN ELBARADEI 'This Was Not a Coup' Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Egyptian politician Mohamed ElBaradei believes last week's military intervention in Egypt was necessary. In an interview with SPIEGEL he explains why and argues that deposed president Mohammed Morsi was bad for the country. |
REVOLUTION RELOADED Difficult Path Forward for a Divided Egypt Egypt has been racked by violence since last week's military intervention to remove President Mohammed Morsi. What, though, is the way forward? The stories of three Cairo residents help provide clues. |
SAN FRANCISCO Crash 'Was Only a Matter of Time' The cause of the crash landing of a Boeing 777 in San Francisco is still unclear. But pilots say they had been worried about conditions at the West Coast airport for a while. An important flight control system had been out of service for weeks. |
SECOND CHANCE? German Defense Minister Favored to Head NATO Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière is having a tough time in Germany these days, but he may get a second chance in Brussels. SPIEGEL has learned he is a leading contender to become the next NATO secretary general. |
POSSESSED Polish Flock to Mass Conducted by Exorcist Followers of a charismatic Ugandan priest packed a Warsaw stadium this weekend. It wasn't just an ordinary worship ceremony, though. Father John Bashobora is famed for his talents as an exorcist. |
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