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'Everything is Fine' A Syrian Family's Quest to Become German

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The Muatis are one of hundreds of thousands of refugee families who have come to Germany from Syria since the war broke out. They desperately want to fit in and contribute to society, but even as the children relish their newfound freedoms, the parents worry about their future. By Claas Relotius more... [ Comment ]

The End of a Legend 'Made in Germany' Label Badly Damaged By Car Scandal

Germany's diesel scandal occurred because the government has long been too lenient on the automobile industry. Deep ties between politicians and the sector allowed the situation to get out of hand, with enormous damage to the country's reputation as one of the world's best carmakers. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Chancellor Candidate Unloads Germany's Martin Schulz Says Trump 'Far Worse' Than Expected

Martin Schulz, the rival who wants to unseat Angela Merkel as chancellor in September, made headlines before the election with his criticism of Donald Trump. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL he now describes the U.S. president as a "risk to the whole world" and expresses shock over his "merciless nepotism." Interview Conducted By Florian Gathmann, Barbara Hans and Philipp Wittrock more... [ Comment ]

A River of Ice Scientists Study Greenland's Role in Sea Level Rises

A spectacular research project has commenced in Greenland: Scientists are drilling core samples from a huge ice stream. They want to examine its stability -- and how it could affect global sea Levels. more... [ Video | Comment ]

Blood Sisters Menstrual Cups Help Keep Kenyan Girls in School

Each month, thousands of girls in Kenya are forced to miss classes because they don't have money for sanitary napkins or tampons. A Kenyan woman has come up with a clever and inexpensive solution to help keep them in school: a menstrual cup. more... [ Comment ]

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Interview with Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek 'Germany is Being Irrational'

As Germany and Turkey struggle with the increasingly strained state of their relationship, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek stresses the two countries' longstanding friendship in an interview with DER SPIEGEL. He also says it is Ankara's duty to rid the state of terrorist elements. Interview Conducted by Maximilian Popp more... [ Comment ]

Saudi Arabian Comic Writer 'I Represent the Younger People'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, 34-year-old author Fahad Al Saud discusses his new comic, the first in Saudi Arabia to feature a female superhero. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl more...

'Little Russia' Pro-Russian Separatists Harden Split from Ukraine

After nationalizing businesses, pro-Russian separatists have proclaimed their own state in eastern Ukraine, calling it "Little Russia." Tens of thousands of residents in the region are now jobless. By Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

'I Just Made It All Up' A Sioux Family Fights Apparent Miscarriage of Justice

Four Sioux from South Dakota have spent the last 23 years in prison, convicted of raping their nieces. Although witness statements were withdrawn, they have never been acquitted. This apparent miscarriage of justice is rooted in a climate of prejudice against Native Americans. By Jasmin Lörchner more... [ Comment ]