Germany / Social Life
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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