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| Compiled on July 23, 2012, 06:36 PM CET |
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A Syrian Bloodbath Revisited
Searching for the Truth Behind the Houla Massacre Initially, the United Nations was convinced that the Syrian government was behind the brutal Houla massacre. But then, some began to have doubts. SPIEGEL traveled to the town to interview survivors and witnesses -- and was able to reconstruct the horrifying slaughter. |
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Munich Olympics Massacre
Officials Ignored Warnings of Terrorist Attack Explicit warnings that a terrorist attack might take place at the 1972 Munich Olympics were ignored by German officials, according to previously classified documents seen by SPIEGEL. The new details also reveal efforts to cover up the extent of their failure to stop the brutal murders of Israeli athletes. |
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SPIEGEL Interview with Romanian Prime Minister Ponta
'I Haven't Communicated Well Enough with Europe' The European Union has been deeply critical of Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta's leadership. In an interview with SPIEGEL he speaks of his relationship to the Romanian judiciary, how Europe has misunderstood him and his dream of battling those who would trod on human rights. |
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Euro Exit Looming?
Berlin, IMF To Refuse Fresh Aid for Greece Greece has fallen behind with its budget cuts and is asking lenders for more time to meet the conditions of the 130 billion euro aid package. But that would require fresh help of up to 50 billion euros, SPIEGEL has learned. Neither Berlin nor the IMF are prepared to make that money available. |
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The World from Berlin
'Acropolis Adieu, You've Got to Go!' New speculation of a Greek exit from the euro zone hit financial markets on Monday after the IMF and major creditors including Germany were reported to be intent on refusing further aid. German media commentators don't see how Greece can avoid quitting the euro -- and say Athens has mainly itself to blame. |
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Domestic Intelligence Scandal
Effort to Ban Far-Right NPD More Unlikely than Ever A bid to ban Germany's far-right National Democratic Party looks more unlikely than ever due to the file-shredding scandal that has rocked the country's domestic intelligence agency. Bumbling in the investigation into a right-wing terror cell has cost the agency its credibility, an ally of Chancellor Merkel has warned. |
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Negotiations in Afghanistan
Karzai Asks Berlin for Help with Taliban Talks Afghan President Hamid Karzai has asked Germany to act as a discreet go-between with the Taliban in the hopes of paving the way for eventual peace talks. It is a role that Germany has played before -- in an effort that was ultimately torpedoed by Karzai himself. |
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Picture This
Christmas in July |