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Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE
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Germany, Switzerland to resolve differences in spirit of good neighbors
German President Christian Wulff and his Swiss counterpart have pledged to resolve bilateral disputes in the spirit of good neighbors. He is set to wrap up his visit to Switzerland with stops in Lausanne and Zurich.
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Merkel defends 'Muhammad' cartoonist, condemns Koran-burning
Angela Merkel spoke in defense of freedom of speech at an awards ceremony to honor a cartoonist whose drawings sparked outrage among Muslims. At the event, Merkel also slammed a planned Koran-burning event.
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Pilsen to join ranks of Europe's cultural capitals
The western Czech city of Pilsen has been chosen by a panel as one of the holders of the European Capital of Culture 2015 title. The city will share the honor with Mons in Belgium, which was selected earlier this year.
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Immigrant parents and children learn together at 'Family Literacy'
UNESCO has honored Hamburg's teacher training institute for its family literacy project. The project helps parents with migrant backgrounds and their children improve their literacy skills through storytelling.
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EU vents anger at new US tourist surcharge
The introduction of a new surcharge for travelers to the United States has drawn the ire of the European Commission, which has called the levy "regrettable" and "inconsistent" with visa-free travel.
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European Parliament agrees to tougher rules on animal testing
Animal experiments will be reduced in number and subject to stricter regulations across Europe. The European Parliament has agreed on rules to closely monitor procedures, with a complete ban on using some species.
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European neighbors warm to unified Germany
Europeans were initially wary of the unification of divided Germany. Now, 20 years on, Germany has been fully accepted by its European neighbors.
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'The smart ones all want to leave' eastern Germany
Twenty years after unification, the country's East is a radically different place. Structural changes have left urban populations in decline, and the brightest inhabitants are usually the first to go.
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Former Terry Jones church in Germany denounces Koran-burning plan
Pastor Terry Jones, whose call to "burn the Koran" has led to fears of global repercussions, worked as missionary for decades in Germany. Here, too, he was known for his extreme convictions.
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Belgian authorities target 12 European countries in online piracy raids
Brussels officials arrested five people in connection with raids conducted against four Internet piracy rings. The groups caused up to 6 billion euros in lost revenue, prosecutors have said.
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German wage rises over decade fall well below European average
Increases in private-sector pay in Germany over the past decade have been significantly lower than in the EU as a whole. Workers in parts of eastern Europe have enjoyed a wage boom over the same period.
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Urbanization hampers access to drinking water
Global efforts to improve access to drinking water have been hindered by rapid urbanization, according to data presented at World Water Week in Stockholm. The percentage of people in urban areas with access is declining.
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Experts say German integration debate is as flawed as US predecessor
The worry that foreigners unwilling to assimilate pose a threat to the "host" culture is common to many nations. But a comparison between debates in Germany and the United States suggests they shed more heat than light.
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Great powers playing politics with Kosovo and Georgia
A UN court ruled Kosovo’s claim of independence as legal, intensifying a global debate about sovereignty and self-determination. But the conflict in Georgia reveals great powers - not courts - decide the fate of nations.
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Economists say Berlin needs to embrace its creativity
A new study of German cities shows that the creme-de-la-creme of young professional minds are attracted to Hamburg and Munich. Fewer, however, lay their hats in Berlin, regardless of its cool, capital status.
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Photographer explores beauty among women prisoners
A photographer in Cologne has taken female inmates as the subjects of his work - a tall order, given penitentiary security. The artist asked the women to describe what "beauty" meant to them in everyday prison life.
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Germany routs Azerbaijan in Euro 2012 qualifying
After a hard-fought first match, Germany cruises to an easy win over Azerbaijan in the Euro 2012 qualifying round.
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EU members agree to submit future budgets to Brussels for scrutiny
As member states continue spending beyond their means, the EU has agreed to set up a watchdog to monitor national budgets. The plan is to keep control of borrowing levels and prevent future debt crises.
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German police raid country's largest neo-Nazi organization
German police raided the country's largest neo-Nazi group, which is suspected of disseminating propaganda to neo-Nazis in prison, where they are prone to abandoning their beliefs and the movement.
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EU's Barroso says economic recovery gathering steam
The prospects for economic recovery are looking up, predicts European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. But he warns member states against reliving Europe's dark history with respect to minority rights.
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