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The World from Berlin: 'The Pipeline Power Play'
Russia cut off natural gas supplies passing through Ukraine to Europe on Wednesday, at a time when the continent is covered in ice with record low temperatures. The gas dispute between the countries is warming German commentators to the idea of major changes in the country's energy policies.
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Straight Talk for Tacheles: Iconic Berlin Squat Receives Eviction Notice
For years, the bomb-damaged squat in the heart of Berlin known as Tacheles has been a magnet for foreign tourists. Now, though, the owners of the building have told the artists currently occupying the premises to get out. But for now, they're staying put.
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Stimulus Package with Extras: Germany Considers 100 Billion Euro Fund for Ailing Industry
Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is close to agreeing on the details of a €50 billion economic stimulus package now that Social Democrats have given up their opposition to tax cuts. In addition, Berlin wants a €100 billion fund for German industry.
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Picture This: Cross Purposes
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Merckle 'Broken' by Financial Crisis: German Industrial Tycoon Commits Suicide
German billionaire industrialist Adolf Merckle committed suicide by lying down in front of a train near his home on Monday evening. His family said the impact of the financial crisis on his conglomerate "broke the passionate family entrepreneur."
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A European Energy Crisis: Why Ukraine Needs Help in the Gas Row
The energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine has escalated and now Europe is suffering disruptions to its gas supplies. Hit hard by the financial crisis, Ukraine is hardly in a position to meet Gazprom's demands. It is time for the EU to step in and help.
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Tel Aviv, Israel's Metropolis: The Eye of the Storm
War is raging in Gaza, people are fighting and dying. Only 30 minutes away by car in Tel Aviv, you could be forgiven for thinking nothing was happening in the Middle East.
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Winter Wonderland: Germany Sinks into Spectacular Deep Freeze
Temperatures in Germany fell as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius on Monday night and the weather is expected to remain Arctic for several days. The country is covered in a spectacular sheet of snow and ice. Commuters are complaining, but Berlin Zoo's polar bear Knut is having a whale of a time.
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Pakistan's New Intelligence Chief: 'Terror Is Our Enemy, Not India'
General Ahmed Shujaa Pasha has been the head of the ISI, Pakistan's notoriously independent intelligence agency, for the past three months. He makes a cosmopolitan impression and says he takes his orders from the civilian government. But how much control does Pasha have over his own organization?
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The World from Berlin: German Parties 'Playing Games rather than Tackling Crisis'
Germany's ruling parties are spending too much time quarrelling over the details of an urgently needed new economic stimulus plan and haven't grasped the severity of the downturn about to grip Europe's largest economy, say media commentators.
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Shuttle Diplomacy Begins: Foreign Envoys Gather in Middle East
In the early days of the Gaza war, Europeans, Americans and Arabs alike hesitated on pushing forward any initiatives for peace. But now foreign diplomats are flocking to the Middle East to negotiate a cease-fire.
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Cash Injection: German Parties Nearing Deal on Massive Stimulus Package
After five hours of talks on Monday, Germany's ruling parties said they were nearing agreement on a new economic stimulus program totalling up to €50 billion. They still disagree on whether to cut taxes but expect to reach a deal by January 12.
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The European Gas Freeze: Supplies to Turkey and Bulgaria Halted
The row between Gazprom and Kiev over the price of Russian gas has started to have a knock-on effect in Europe. Many countries, including Turkey, Bulgaria and Austria, are suffering major disruptions to their gas supplies.
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