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Government and economists defend Germany's roaring export machine
16.03.2010 12:27
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German politicians and industry leaders aren't buying into French criticism that Germany's powerful export machine has come at the expense of its neighbors in the eurozone.
World
Economics & Finance
Turkish activists want minister tried for derogatory comments on gays
16.03.2010 12:27
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A political controversy has erupted in Turkey after a minister described homosexuality as a "disease" that can and should be cured. The comment provoked a strong reaction from the country's gay and lesbian movement.
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A former head of German lender IKB rejects charges of stock-market manipulation
16.03.2010 10:27
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The former head of Germany's IKB bank, Stefan Ortseifen, is on trial for stock-market manipulation and breach of trust. He is the first German bank manager to face trial in connection with the banking crisis.
World
Economics & Finance
Silvio Berlusconi is said to be under investigation for attempting to gag critical media
16.03.2010 10:27
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is reportedly under investigation for trying to axe a critical TV show. Prosecutors have allegedly tapped him pressuring the country's media watchdog to block the show.
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Irish court charges two over plot to kill Swedish artist
16.03.2010 10:27
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Two of the seven people arrested in Ireland for allegedly planning to murder a Swedish artist, who had drawn the Prophet Mohammed's head attached to a dog's body, have been charged by Irish courts.
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E-learning's potential is hampered by misuse, critics say
16.03.2010 06:24
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The world of 'e-learning' is growing more pervasive every day. But critics are asking whether the medium is being used to its best advantage - and some warn of a growing digital divide.
World
Culture & Arts
German bishops call for end to celibacy mandate
16.03.2010 04:34
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Catholic officials deny a direct connection between child sexual abuse by priests and the Church's strict celibacy policy. But the recent wave of abuse claims across Germany has revived the discussion.
Germany
Social Life
Euro zone thrashes out details of last resort rescue plan for Greece
16.03.2010 00:29
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Finance ministers from euro-zone countries have agreed on a rescue plan for Greece. Details of the plan, to be enacted only if Athens cannot solve its own problems, remain vague.
Europe
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German Catholics criticize pope's silence on child sex abuse scandal
16.03.2010 00:29
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Politicians and Catholic groups have criticized Pope Benedict XVI for his continuing silence on the widening sexual abuse scandal in Germany. They have rejected allegations of a campaign to discredit the pope.
Germany
Social Life
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