SPIEGEL ONLINE - INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER Compiled on Monday, March 1, 2010, 06:41 PM CET
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newsletter.
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MONITORING EURO STABILITY
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'Offenders and Watchdogs Are Identical'
Former German Constitutional Court Justice Paul Kirchhof discusses the
design flaws of the European Monetary Union, the Greek debt crisis and
the prospects for renewed legal challenges in Germany against the euro
in light of recent events.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,680922,00.html#ref=nlint
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GILAD SHALIT DEAL OFF
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Hamas-Israel Prisoner Swap Negotiations Collapse
Germany's foreign intelligence agency has reached an impasse in its
efforts to secure the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has
been held captive in the Gaza Strip since 2006. The chief negotiator for
the Palestinian militant group Hamas has told SPIEGEL that he is no
longer willing to take part in talks.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,680870,00.html#ref=nlint
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POWER STRUGGLE IN TURKEY
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Is Erdogan Strong Enough to Take on the Generals?
Last week's arrest of military brass amid allegations of a plot against
the Turkish government have dealt a serious blow to the country's
secular elite. But some are asking if Prime Minister Erdogan has bitten
off more than he can chew.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,680907,00.html#ref=nlint
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MOSSAD HIT
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An Israeli Affront Against Germany
Following the assassination of Hamas militant Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, German
state prosecutors are considering murder charges in the case.
Investigations in Dubai and the West are strongly pointing to Mossad
involvement in the targeted killing.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,680913,00.html#ref=nlint
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ATTACK ON GOOGLE AND CO.
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German Minister Warns Against the Power of Internet Giants
German Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has launched an attack
on the Internet economy, warning that the likes of Google, Microsoft and
Apple store vast amounts of personal information on Web users that can
be used for financial gain, and can hurt people's chances of getting
jobs or bank loans.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,681058,00.html#ref=nlint
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MORE TEETH FOR BRUSSELS
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Plans for European Economic Government Gain Steam
With Greek finances dragging down the euro, calls for coordinated fiscal
policy within the common currency zone have become more frequent. Now,
Germany and France have presented a paper outlining what such a regime
might look like. Increased monitoring is at the top of the priority
list.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,680955,00.html#ref=nlint
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XYNTHIA BATTERS CONTINENT
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Heavy Storm Kills At Least 54 in Western Europe
An brutal Atlantic storm wrought devastation across Western Europe over
the weekend and into Monday, killing at least 54 people. Most of the
casualties were in France, where coastal towns were flooded and battered
by gusts of winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,680925,00.html#ref=nlint
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Photo Gallery: Deadly Storm Batters Western Europe
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-52373.html#ref=nlint
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'INSTRUMENTS OF TORTURE'
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The EU Steps Up Efforts in Search of a Solution for Greece
With Greece expected to begin a 5 billion euro bond issue this week, the
European Union has said it wants Athens to introduce even more austerity
measures to bring down its budget deficit. Euro zone chief Juncker now
says he may reveal "instruments of torture" in the currency's battle
against speculators.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,681035,00.html#ref=nlint
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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'The CDU Has Been Engaged in Tasteless Trickery'
Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are under fire for
offering corporate sponsors face time with two state governors in return
for cash. The practice may not be illegal but it smacks of corruption,
and has got to stop, write German media commentators.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,680994,00.html#ref=nlint
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20,000 Euros to Meet the Governor: CDU Official Steps Down Over Letters
Scandal
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,679527,00.html#ref=nlint
The Millionaire Party: Germany's Free Democrats Accused of Serving the
Rich
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,672660,00.html#ref=nlint
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INNOVATIVE BANK SCAM
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Criminals Steal Account Numbers Using One-Cent Transfers
Criminals in Germany are exploiting a loophole in the banking system to
get hold of customers' account details. They transfer one cent to random
account numbers -- if the transfer goes through, they know they've hit
the mother lode.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,681030,00.html#ref=nlint
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PICTURE THIS
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Naked Down Under
http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,681083,00.html#ref=nlint
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'Offenders and Watchdogs Are Identical'
Former German Constitutional Court Justice Paul Kirchhof discusses the
design flaws of the European Monetary Union, the Greek debt crisis and
the prospects for renewed legal challenges in Germany against the euro
in light of recent events.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
GILAD SHALIT DEAL OFF
------------------------------
Hamas-Israel Prisoner Swap Negotiations Collapse
Germany's foreign intelligence agency has reached an impasse in its
efforts to secure the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has
been held captive in the Gaza Strip since 2006. The chief negotiator for
the Palestinian militant group Hamas has told SPIEGEL that he is no
longer willing to take part in talks.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
POWER STRUGGLE IN TURKEY
------------------------------
Is Erdogan Strong Enough to Take on the Generals?
Last week's arrest of military brass amid allegations of a plot against
the Turkish government have dealt a serious blow to the country's
secular elite. But some are asking if Prime Minister Erdogan has bitten
off more than he can chew.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
MOSSAD HIT
------------------------------
An Israeli Affront Against Germany
Following the assassination of Hamas militant Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, German
state prosecutors are considering murder charges in the case.
Investigations in Dubai and the West are strongly pointing to Mossad
involvement in the targeted killing.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
ATTACK ON GOOGLE AND CO.
------------------------------
German Minister Warns Against the Power of Internet Giants
German Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has launched an attack
on the Internet economy, warning that the likes of Google, Microsoft and
Apple store vast amounts of personal information on Web users that can
be used for financial gain, and can hurt people's chances of getting
jobs or bank loans.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
MORE TEETH FOR BRUSSELS
------------------------------
Plans for European Economic Government Gain Steam
With Greek finances dragging down the euro, calls for coordinated fiscal
policy within the common currency zone have become more frequent. Now,
Germany and France have presented a paper outlining what such a regime
might look like. Increased monitoring is at the top of the priority
list.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
XYNTHIA BATTERS CONTINENT
------------------------------
Heavy Storm Kills At Least 54 in Western Europe
An brutal Atlantic storm wrought devastation across Western Europe over
the weekend and into Monday, killing at least 54 people. Most of the
casualties were in France, where coastal towns were flooded and battered
by gusts of winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour.
http://www.spiegel.de/
--------------------
Photo Gallery: Deadly Storm Batters Western Europe
http://www.spiegel.de/
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'INSTRUMENTS OF TORTURE'
------------------------------
The EU Steps Up Efforts in Search of a Solution for Greece
With Greece expected to begin a 5 billion euro bond issue this week, the
European Union has said it wants Athens to introduce even more austerity
measures to bring down its budget deficit. Euro zone chief Juncker now
says he may reveal "instruments of torture" in the currency's battle
against speculators.
http://www.spiegel.de/
------------------------------
THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
------------------------------
'The CDU Has Been Engaged in Tasteless Trickery'
Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats are under fire for
offering corporate sponsors face time with two state governors in return
for cash. The practice may not be illegal but it smacks of corruption,
and has got to stop, write German media commentators.
http://www.spiegel.de/
--------------------
20,000 Euros to Meet the Governor: CDU Official Steps Down Over Letters
Scandal
http://www.spiegel.de/
The Millionaire Party: Germany's Free Democrats Accused of Serving the
Rich
http://www.spiegel.de/
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INNOVATIVE BANK SCAM
------------------------------
Criminals Steal Account Numbers Using One-Cent Transfers
Criminals in Germany are exploiting a loophole in the banking system to
get hold of customers' account details. They transfer one cent to random
account numbers -- if the transfer goes through, they know they've hit
the mother lode.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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PICTURE THIS
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Naked Down Under
http://www.spiegel.de/
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