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| Compiled on November 04, 2013, 06:38 PM CET |
| CODEPENDENT Merkel's Pragmatic Approach to the NSA Scandal Chancellor Merkel might be furious about the NSA's unscrupulous surveillance activities, but reluctance to anger her partners in Washington prevents her from imposing sanctions. Trade issues aside, Germany itself depends heavily on intelligence gathered by the US agency. By SPIEGEL Staff |
| DAMAGE CONTROL Lawmakers to Visit Europe amid NSA Tensions Against a backdrop of fraying ties between the US and many of its allies, sympathy is growing within Congress for European outrage at NSA spying activities. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is due to visit Europe to help address concerns about American surveillance. |
| GERMANY'S QUANDARY The Debate over Asylum for Snowden There are growing calls in Germany not only to question Edward Snowden in connection with the ongoing NSA scandal, but also to offer him safe passage and asylum. Yet the heads of the two major political camps fear the wrath of the United States. By SPIEGEL STAFF |
| NAZI PLUNDER 1,500 Modern Artworks Found in Munich Flat The spectacular discovery of modernist masterpieces in a squalid Munich apartment is the latest twist in a story that began almost 80 years ago. Many of the works appear to be among those confiscated by the Nazis as "degenerate art," and it remains unclear what will become of them. |
| ENERGY REFERENDUM Public Buy-Back of Berlin Grid Fails An attempt to buy Berlin's energy grid from the Swedish mega firm Vattenfall fell short at the polls on Sunday. Activists argued the company isn't doing enough to foster green energy, while opponents questioned the logistical advantages of a change. |
| THE ROOKIE A German Wunderkind Enters the NBA German basketball pro Dennis Schröder has made the leap to the NBA. Now the brash young player must prove his worth alongside his more illustrious teammates, but some experts believe he has the potential to become a star. |
| HAIR APPARENT World Beard Competition Crowns Winners Held in Germany this year, the 2013 World Moustache and Beard Championships featured extravagant facial hair in 18 different categories, including "Full Beard Garibaldi" and "Goatee Fu Manchu." |
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