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| Compiled on July 11, 2013, 06:28 PM CET |
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Corruption and Graft
Brazil Rushes Headlong into Popular Revolt Brazil has experienced an economic awakening in recent years, but democracy has had to race to catch up. With political corruption widespread, protests have spread across the country, exposing an enraged middle class. |
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Goodbye Mr. Euro?
Jean-Claude Juncker May Be Back Soon Jean-Claude Juncker, prime minister of Luxembourg and Europe's longest-serving leader, stepped down on Wednesday over his implication in a spying scandal. But both his friends and his adversaries believe a comeback is likely. |
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Monsters of the Deep
Jellyfish Threaten the World's Seas Jellyfish infestations along beaches worldwide are troubling tourists and scientists alike. It is a creature that thrives on over-fishing and pollution. But how dangerous is it for the ecosystem? |
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'Football for All'
Dutch Stand Up for Gay Players' Rights Next month, the Dutch national football team's coach plans to take a stand for the rights of gay players at the Amsterdam Gay Pride parade. Activitists in Germany, where no professional players are out, hope their football officials will follow his lead. |
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Latvia and the Euro
Meet the EU's Newest Tax Haven Latvia will become the common currency area's newest member in January 2014 -- the same time that new tax laws go into effect allowing the country to compete with the likes of Cyprus and Malta. This could further destabilize the European economy. |
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Internet Cartels?
EU Inspectors Raid Deutsche Telekom The European Commission has initiated raids at several European telecommunications companies, including Deutsche Telekom and Orange. They accuse the companies of abusing their market power to vie for domination on the Internet. |
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Back in Time
Russian Agency Seeks Typewriters for Secret Documents With the NSA spying scandal still making headlines, a Russian paper reports that agencies in that country have turned to typewriters to help keep their documents secret. |
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Flea Market Chic
Berlin Visitors Caught in the Lens Berlin's Mauerpark flea market is a magnet for visitors to the city. It is also the subject of a new book of photos capturing people and their treasures and showing the face of a new, more international German capital. |
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Picture This
Turkish Delight |
