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The Week in Germany
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Broad Political Approach for Afghanistan |
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Civilian reconstruction of the country should be the focus of the effort, he said, emphasizing that, together with the Afghan government, the international community needed to work out a “real prospect for withdrawal” within the next four years. |
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Immigrants in Germany Look Ahead with Optimism to the Next Decade |
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A majority of immigrants are optimistic about their future in Germany over the coming decade, according to a recently released study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. |
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Cultural Capital Essen |
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The industrial heart of Germany's coal and steel country has brushed up its dusty image to reveal a rugged charm. The massive steel and brick mine shafts and coking plants that once fueled Germany's industrial boom are now home to cutting edge art and culture. |
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Freya von Moltke Dead at 98 |
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Freya von Moltke, a member of the German resistance whose husband was was executed by the Nazis in 1945, has died in her home in the US state of Vermont. The von Moltkes founded the Kreisauer Circle, which became a center of resistance against Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany. |
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Current Affairs |
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Actions of Iran’s Security Forces Condemned |
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Both Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle have condemned the actions of Iran’s security forces in violent confrontations with demonstrators. Merkel called the actions of security forces in recent clashes in which people have died unacceptable. |
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Westerwelle Travels to Turkey and the Gulf |
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Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has set out on his inaugural visit to Turkey and the Arabian Peninsula. Talks will focus on the current situation in Yemen, the Middle East conflict and the Iranian nuclear program. |
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Business, Technology and the Environment |
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Economic Outlook: Institute Raises Growth Forecast |
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Germany’s economic performance is expected to grow in 2010 as well as 2011, according to the German economic institute DIW. DIW anticipates growth of 2.1 percent this year. With that forecast, the institute corrects its previous estimates by a considerable upward margin. |
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Hope in Spite of Compromise Reached in Copenhagen |
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Chancellor Merkel is determined to push forward with international climate protection. "Copenhagen was a first step on the way to a new global climate regime. No more, but equally no less." Next year in Bonn and in Mexico the focus will be on laying down binding targets. |
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Retailers Launch Legal Bid to Ban Flash Mobs |
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The Association of German Retailers (HDE) has filed a legal complaint with the nation's highest court in an attempt to ban the use of flash mob tactics in labor disputes. |
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Culture and Lifestyle |
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Maultaschen - A Swabian Delicacy |
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These noodle pouches, which are now protected by the European Union as a regional specialty, are known well beyond German borders. The origin of Swabian Maultaschen traces back primarily to three legends. |
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Youth and Social Networks |
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The Internet has long become an integral part of the daily lives of most children and young people. Researching online for homework, looking up unfamiliar concepts on Wikipedia, and chatting with friends via social networks like SchülerVZ and StudiVZ are the norm. |
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Berlin Hosts Global Social Media Week |
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The second annual Social Media Week is taking place on February 1-5, 2010, in five cities spread across the globe: Berlin, New York, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paolo. |
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Readings: Second Opinions Courtesy of Germany.info |
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This week, see how the sausage is made (literally), find out what connects Brecht with Sweeney Todd and meet the folks who made the glass case for the bust of Nefertiti. |
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About "The Week in Germany" |
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