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| Compiled on October 06, 2015, 06:30 PM CET |
| LOOMING DOUBTS Merkel's Grip on Refugee Crisis May Be Slipping The flow of refugees into Germany is continuing and the government in Berlin has found no way to slow it. Faith in Chancellor Angela Merkel's ability to handle the problem is plunging -- especially within her own party. By SPIEGEL Staff |
| CLOSE QUARTERS Asylum Shelters in Germany Struggle with Violence There has been a rising number of violent incidents in German refugee hostels in recent weeks and concern is growing among officials. But some communities are finding creative ways to make life more tolerable in the asylum homes. |
| THE IRANIAN PROJECT Why Assad Has Turned to Moscow for Help Iran has long been sending troops and material to help Syrian autocrat Bashar Assad wage war against his own people. But now Tehran is busy establishing a state within a state -- which is why Assad now wants help from Russia. |
