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World War II

New row hits controversial museum for German war refugees

The representative of German Jews on the board of a new wartime refugee museum has threatened to step down. Salomon Korn demanded that the plight of Germans who fled Poland be linked to Nazi war crimes. »

 
 
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Elections

Berlusconi ballot list ruled invalid as protests continue

An Italian court maintains that a party candidate list submitted late by the coalition of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is invalid. Meanwhile, protesters against the premier gathered in Rome. »

 
 
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Vatican breaks silence

The Vatican has reacted to abuse allegations, claiming there is a campaign to discredit the church.»

 
 

Economy

Greek debt crisis looms

Debt crisis

European leaders are set to finalize a bailout plan for Greece worth up to 22 billion euros.»

 
 

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Schumacher returns to F1

Will seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher prove his critics wrong?»

 
 
 
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Religion

Swiss Catholic Church investigates 60 claims of sex abuse

The new wave of sex abuse allegations currently plaguing the Catholic Church has reached Switzerland. A Swiss abbot said victims, not the church, should be the ones to press charges. »

 
 
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EU agrees on sanctions against Iran if UN fails

There is 'enough consensus' within the European Union to implement unilateral sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, even if the United Nations Security Council fails to agree on a resolution.  »

 
 
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Bundeswehr

Defense minister under fire for sacking general

Defense Minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg has been strongly criticized for sacking General Henning Hars. The general was put into "temporary retirement" after he questioned the dismissal of a fellow officer. »

 
 

Economy

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Watery grave?

Once-proud German shipyards search for hope on the horizon as they struggle to survive.»

 
 

Entertainment

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Partying in Berlin

Every weekend, thousands of party-goers come to Berlin to experience a unique city.»

 
 

Arts

Ai Weiwei and his interpreter, Herta Mueller and publisher Michael Krueger

Art and power

Nobel laureate Herta Mueller and artist Ai Weiwei joined in criticizing totalitarianism.»

 
 
 

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