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| Compiled on August 28, 2013, 06:41 PM CET |
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Letter From Berlin
Merkel's Empty Rhetoric on Syria In 2002, the Social Democrats got re-elected by opposing the Iraq war. Now they're against attacking Syria, but it won't help them oust Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sept 22. Deft as ever, she'll keep Germany out of the fight, while firmly backing her allies. |
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Third Wave
Thousands of Chechens Seek Refuge in Germany A decade after the end of the war against Russia, thousands of Chechens have headed for Germany seeking asylum. They are fleeing from Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who many say is a brutal strongman who ruthlessly persecutes his enemies. |
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Schäuble's Honesty
Transparency Poses Risks in Euro Crisis German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has raised the possibility of a third bailout for Greece. Now many are calling for leaders to lay out all they know about the euro crisis. But total transparency carries serious risks. |
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Economist Jayati Ghosh
India's Woes Foretell 'Chaos and Violence' Indian economist Jayati Ghosh believes her country's current financial problems are of its own making. She also warns of widespread chaos and an increase in violence if India's economic imbalances are not tackled head on. |
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German Interior Minister
'US Takes Privacy Concerns Seriously' In an interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich discusses his confidence in the United States and its claims it is not conducting mass spying on Europe, concerns about Facebook and a determination to continue the fight against terrorism. |
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'Everyday Racism'
Turkish Community Responds to NSU Report The Turkish Community in Germany has published a report responding to a series of racist murders authorities failed to detect for years. The paper is intended to complement recommendations put forward by a parliamentary committee. |
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Modern Mobility
Car-Sharing Gears Up in German Cities As collaborative consumption becomes increasingly mainstream, many young Germans are starting to see vehicle ownership as inconvenient and old-fashioned. Keen to keep up, the auto industry is turning to car-sharing. |
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Market Crash
Could Istanbul's Grand Bazaar Collapse? It's one of largest and most popular covered markets in the world -- but now management claims vendors have weakened the structure of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to the point it may collapse. Merchants view the situation differently. |
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