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| Compiled on August 27, 2013, 06:56 PM CET |
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Bitter Euro Truths
Crisis Could Damage Merkel's Campaign Chancellor Angela Merkel has been forced to concede that Greece will require additional aid -- an admission that has dented her reputation as a crisis manager ahead of the election. But she still hasn't revealed the true scope of the costs facing Germany. |
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'A Slow Death'
How the War Is Destroying Syria's Economy Food is scarce in Syria, the currency is collapsing and entire industries have come to a standstill. But not even economic suffering brought on by the civil war will likely help end it. |
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World from Berlin
'Humanitarian Wars Are Also Wars' The US, the UK and France have laid the rhetorical groundwork for a military strike against Syria. Germany too looks as though it will not remain on the sidelines this time. But will it happen? German commentators warn that escalation may only make things worse. |
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Unfair Advantages
Former German President To Be Tried A court in Germany has decided to move forward with a trial against the country's former president. Christian Wulff must now answer to lesser charges of accepting unfair advantages. The politician is hoping a verdict can clear his name. |
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Capital Flight
Currencies Plunge Rapidly in Asian Economies As the credit glut in the US nears an end, the currencies of developing countries like India, Thailand and Indonesia are plummeting. Now there are fears that a redux of the 1997 market crash is on the horizon. |
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Bad Ad
FDP Uses Same Footage as Far-Right NPD Germany's Free Democratic Party learned the perils of using stock footage the hard way this week after it emerged that a far-right extremist political party had used the same video clip in its own campaign advertisement. |
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Church Rebellion
Days Numbered for Controversial German Bishop A German bishop who has faced controversy for years because of his luxurious lifestyle -- including lavish jewelry and a first class flight to India -- is facing growing criticism. Many believe his days in office are now numbered. |
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Fighting for Sumo
Harsh Life Deters Would-Be Wrestlers Sumo is as Japanese as Mount Fuji or the cherry blossom festival, but the traditional sport is facing problems. Deterred by the harsh training and life of privation that comes with joining a stable, dwindling numbers of boys are interested in becoming sumo wrestlers. |
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WWII Memorabilia
Göring's Convertible Said to Be in America A classic Mercedes-Benz dating back to the 1930s is currently being restored in North Carolina. Its owners claim it once belonged to the infamous Nazi official Hermann Göring, but the auto company is being cautious. |
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Jet High Jinx
Intruder Was Fast Asleep in Merkel's Bed Volkan T. was reported on Tuesday to have been fast asleep in a bed used by Chancellor Angela Merkel when police boarded the government jet where he had partied in his underpants, high on drugs. She wasn't there. Prosecutors have yet to find a motive. |
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