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| Compiled on July 04, 2013, 06:20 PM CET |
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Egypt Putsch
End of the Road for Muslim Brotherhood They were prepared to fight. Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood followers gathered in Cairo on Wednesday to defend the presidency of Mohammed Morsi. In the end, though, they had to step aside as the military took control of the country. |
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Post-Coup
Egyptians Have High Hopes for 'Second Revolution' The revolution of 2011 ended in Islamist rule and, on Wednesday, a military coup. Now, Egyptians are hoping that the overthrow of President Morsi will lead to a better future. But disagreement remains over what should come next. |
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Egypt's Cunning General
How the Military Plans to Keep Power Egyptian President Morsi has been toppled, and a judge will be the country's new interim leader. But in reality, he's just a puppet. Behind the scenes, General Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and his military apparatus will continue to call the shots. |
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'Setback for Democracy'
World Leaders Critical of Egyptian Coup Leaders in Europe and elsewhere have expressed dismay at the coup which saw the Egyptian military topple the country's president on Wednesday night. Some are warning that it sets a "dangerous precedent" that could happen again. |
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Letter from Berlin
Spying Scandal Shakes Up German Campaign German Social Democrats are demanding that Berlin investigate top managers at the American intelligence agency NSA for alleged espionage. It's just the latest example of how the vast spying scandal is making waves in the German election campaign. |
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Radio Silence
Germany's Wireless Internet Problem Free wireless networks are in short supply in Germany. Liable for the activities of their users, service providers are operating in a risky legal gray area. After national elections this fall, that could all change. |
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Fudged Results
Family Minister Accused of Twisting Truth German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to score points this election season with family policy, but her minister in charge of the issue is being criticized for playing fast and loose with the numbers. Researchers are incensed. |
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Three Covers
The Small-Town Artist Who Conquered the New Yorker The New Yorker magazine is known the world over for its iconic cover illustrations. Three of this year's were done by an artist from a tiny village in northern Germany. Birgit Schössow shared her incredible story with SPIEGEL ONLINE. |
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Do More, Faster
The Consequences of Accelerated Modern Life Faster! Faster! Even Faster! The phenomenon of acceleration is a defining characteristic of modern life. A new book analyzes how it fuels a constant need for new experiences and a counterintuitive shortage of time. |
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Picture This
Wild Horse |
