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Lufthansa Reveals Plan to Take Total Control of Austrian Airlines
03.12.2008 12:22
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced plans Wednesday, Dec. 3 to take over ailing flag carrier Austrian Airlines AG.
World
Economics & Finance
Analysis: Merkel Feels First Real Heat over Poor Economy
03.12.2008 12:21
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For the first three years of her chancellorship, Angela Merkel could do no wrong. But she's now under attack from all sides for not doing enough to combat the effects of the global economic crisis on Germany.
Germany
Social Life
NATO Agrees to Bolster Afghan Force and Talk Directly to Russia
03.12.2008 10:22
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At a meeting of foreign ministers of NATO states in Brussels, the military alliance said it would commit more troops to Afghanistan. And that was just one of the issues on the agenda at a very busy conference.
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Judge Rules Manslaughter in Death of Olympian's Wife
03.12.2008 10:22
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A court in Heidelberg has found a 57-year-old man guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the traffic death of Susann Steiner -- the wife of a German Olympic gold-medal-winning weightlifter. But he says it didn't help.
Germany
Social Life
Brussels Calls for Better Treatment for Asylum Seekers
03.12.2008 08:23
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The EU should make it easier for asylum seekers to find work, take better care of vulnerable applicants and clear up the question of what country handles what asylum request, the EU's executive said.
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EU Flotilla to Launch Anti-Piracy Mission Off Somalia
03.12.2008 08:23
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The European Union has said is ready to defend commercial vessels from Somali pirates once NATO's mission expires later this month.
Europe
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Survey: Glaring Gaps in German Knowledge of History
03.12.2008 08:23
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When was the Federal Republic of Germany formed? How long did the first world war last? Questions you may expect all Germans could answer. Think again.
Germany
Social Life
CDU Revives Debate on German as Germany's Official Tongue
03.12.2008 08:23
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A three line clause in a 400 page proposal at a Christian Democrat party conference has revived an old debate. DW's Peter Stuetzle comments on a move to make German the official language of Germany.
Germany
Social Life
Germany Helping Lebanon Improve Border Security with Syria
03.12.2008 08:23
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Lebanese President Michel Suleiman met with Germany's Angela Merkel to discuss moving forward the Mideast peace process. Suleiman said Lebanon was ready to help investigate the murder of its former PM Rafik Hariri.
Germany
Social Life
European Carmakers Gear Up for US Auto Industry Bailout
03.12.2008 08:23
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General Motors has suffered heavy losses due to the global credit crunch, and threat of insolvency could have great consequences for its German subsidiary Opel, which is still making money for the US automaker.
Germany
Social Life
Oslo Treaty Seeks to Outlaw Use of Cluster Bombs
03.12.2008 04:18
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Government leaders from more than 100 states signed a global ban on the use of cluster bombs on Wednesday. The munitions are blamed for thousands of civilian deaths.
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Berlin Prepares Ground for New Palace
03.12.2008 04:18
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Germany completed the demolition of a communist-era building that doubled as a house of parliament and palace of culture, clearing the site for a replica of the earlier Berlin royal palace.
Germany
Social Life
Turkish Fans Set to Dominate Galatasary's Visit to Berlin
03.12.2008 02:27
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When is a home match not a home match? Hertha may find out against Turkish side Galatasary. With many Turkish-Germans planning to attend, the majority of spectators may be cheering the visitors.
Germany
Football
Belgium Rules Out Europe-Led Peace Force in Congo
03.12.2008 02:26
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Belgium said it doesn't expect Europe to mount a peacekeeping mission in Congo, because no country is prepared to take the lead.
Europe
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Polish Coal Miners at Center of EU Climate Tussle
03.12.2008 00:29
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European Union leaders meet this week in Poland to discuss fighting climate change. But as the EU seeks to slash greenhouse gas emissions, Polish coal miners are worried -- and defiant.
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