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EU commission proposes eurobonds as crisis weapon

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The European Commission has unveiled its ideas as to how the introduction of so-called eurobonds would work. All of them would require member states to submit budget plans to the Commission for closer scrutiny.  »

 
 
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Politics

Merkel affirms her rejection of Eurobonds in budget debate

Angela Merkel is standing strong against calls from Brussels to introduce eurozone-wide bonds, calling the idea "extremely worrying and inappropriate" in a debate over her government's 2012 budget. »

 
 

Justice

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Case dismissed

Germany's former defense minister gives to charity to avoid prosecution for plagiarism.»

 
 

Security

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Geopolitical games

The US and NATO say Russian threats will not deter them from deploying their new missile shield.»

 
 

Middle East

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Egyptian elections

Egypt's military has agreed to form a national salvation government and hand over power in 2012.»

 
 
 
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Right-Wing Extremism

Migrant communities say German authorities must act to restore trust

For years, German authorities made no connections between the murders of nine migrant shopkeepers and a neo-Nazi terror cell. Migrant groups say it's because the state failed to recognize the far-right threat. »

 
 
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Climate

American farmers rethink their ways in the face of climate change

The American Midwest is a breadbasket to the world, which makes climatic disruptions there a concern for all. Fortunately, the region's farmers aren't sitting by passively as the challenges to their trade begin to mount. »

 
 

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Trends

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Contactless payment

Companies ranging from Apple to Nokia to Visa want a piece of the London Olympic action.»

 
 

Education

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Mutilation in Europe

London raises awareness of female genital mutilation by including the topic in school curricula.»

 
 

Pollution

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Oil leak

US energy giant Chevron is fined almost $28 million for the oil spill off the coast of Brazil.»

 
 
 
Rammstein

Pop/Rock

Popular and provocative - Rammstein

What is Rammstein? Sadistically violent, fascist, pornographic, or just stupid? The six former punks from East Berlin are Germany's most successful - and most controversial - band. »

 
 
 

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