Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Mini-Republics: A Syrian Village Seeks to Survive amid Carnage

Mini-Republics: A Syrian Village Seeks to Survive amid CarnagePhotos
Even as war continues to rage in Syria, normal people in the country are doing their best to survive in places like the village of Korin. It has transformed into a kind of mini-republic and has WiFi on the town square. But its population is slowly dwindling. By Christoph Reuter in Korin, Syria more... [ Comment ]
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Refugee Trail FameA Trip, a Fall and a Whole New Life

Refugee Trail Fame: A Trip, a Fall and a Whole New Life
One kick was all it took to make Osama Mohsen, a professional soccer coach from Syria, into one of the most famous refugees to arrive in Europe last year. After a Hungarian camerawoman sent Mohsen tumbling, his life took an unexpected turn. By Ralf Hoppe more... [ Comment ]
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An Attack on Democracy?Worries over Poland Mount in Brussels and Berlin

An Attack on Democracy? Worries over Poland Mount in Brussels and Berlin
From the courts to the media, Poland's new government has passed a number of new reforms that have the EU concerned about creeping autocracy. Complaints thus far have fallen on deaf ears in Warsaw, triggering calls for firmer action from Brussels. By SPIEGEL Staff more...[ Comment ]
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Chaos and ViolenceHow New Year's Eve in Cologne Has Changed Germany

Chaos and Violence: How New Year's Eve in Cologne Has Changed Germany
New Year's Eve in Cologne rapidly descended into a chaotic free-for-all involving sexual assault and theft, most of it apparently committed by foreigners. It has launched a bitter debate over immigration and refugees in Germany -- one that could change the country. By SPIEGEL Staffmore... [ Comment ]
01/11/2016 from andersonrichy: The attempts to cover up these atrocities by the mainstream media is widespread throughout Europe.... more...

An Interview with Cologne's Mayor'I Have Been Subjected to a Ton of Ridicule and Criticism'

An Interview with Cologne's Mayor: 'I Have Been Subjected to a Ton of Ridicule and Criticism'
In an interview, Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker, 59, discusses the sexual attacks that rocked Germany's fourth-largest city on New Year's Eve and her controversial suggestion that women keep foreign men at arm's length. Interview Conducted By Frank Hornig and Barbara Schmidmore... [ Comment ]
01/11/2016 from spiegelerin: Yes, it's not like visiting a third world country on holiday anymore is it? You have invited the... more...

Mobs and Counter-MobsPitfalls, Prejudice and the Cologne Sexual Assaults

Mobs and Counter-Mobs: Pitfalls, Prejudice and the Cologne Sexual Assaults
The events in Cologne were perpetrated by a sexist criminal mob -- and have triggered the rise of racist digital mob in response. The incident has shown that much of the public doesn't care much about sexual violence, unless it comes from foreigners. A Commentary by Sascha Lobo more...[ Comment ]
01/10/2016 from Vittumainen: Several good points in this commentary, but the relativization in the end appears weak. If the...more...

Cologne AssaultsPolice Report Outlines 'Chaotic and Shameful' New Year's Eve

Cologne Assaults: Police Report Outlines 'Chaotic and Shameful' New Year's Eve
An internal police protocol has revealed the full extent of the violence in Cologne on New Year's Eve. According to the report, which SPIEGEL has seen, officials were overwhelmed and powerless to help some people calling for help. more... [ Comment ]
01/08/2016 from josef_schmidt: expel the lawless perpetrators promptly.Being in Germany abide by German Law......Of course you...more...

Boardroom QuotasThe Slow Pace of Gender Equality in Corporate Germany

Boardroom Quotas: The Slow Pace of Gender Equality in Corporate Germany
Germany's statutory gender quota for supervisory boards took effect at the beginning of the year, yet the ratio of women to men is still alarmingly low. Many companies don't even seem to realize that the new law applies to them. By Susanne Amann, Dinah Deckstein and Ann-Katrin Müller more... [ Comment ]
01/10/2016 from worstwriter: Coincidence? Gee. Let's see. This article should always be next to any article regarding what... more...

Terror Expert Charles Lister'Islamic State Is a Convenient Obsession'

Terror Expert Charles Lister: 'Islamic State Is a Convenient Obsession'
British-American terror expert Charles Lister believes that al-Qaida ally Jabhat al-Nusra is more dangerous than Islamic State. In an interview, he warns that most Syrian rebel groups will abort the peace process should Bashar Assad remain in power. Interview Conducted by Samiha Shafymore... [ Comment ]
01/10/2016 from afrikaneer: The Spiegel interview with Mr. Lister describes the complexity of the Syrian war and why the Vienna...more...

Brexit DangerThe EU Strategy to Keep Britain from Leaving

Brexit Danger: The EU Strategy to Keep Britain from Leaving
This summer, Britain will vote on whether to remain in the European Union. The skeptic camp appears to be gaining ground -- and EU leaders are growing concerned. They have developed a plan to give in to most of Cameron's EU reform demands. By Peter Müller and Christoph Scheuermann more... [ Comment ]
01/10/2016 from bristolwilly: I will support staying in the EU. Leaving the Eu is not the end of the world for the uk but it... more...
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