Friday, May 24, 2013

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Holocaust at Sea: The Lone Survivor of the 'Struma'

Holocaust at Sea: The Lone Survivor of the 'Struma'

In 1942, a Soviet submarine in the Black Sea torpedoed and sank the Struma, a ship filled with almost 800 Jewish refugees headed from Romania to the Holy Land. David Stoliar, the lone survivor, agreed to share his story with SPIEGEL ONLINE. By Marc Pitzke in Bend, Oregon more... Forum ]


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Amnesty International Report Slams European Asylum Policies

Amnesty International: Report Slams European Asylum Policies

Millions are fleeing from war and violence, but Europe is sealing itself off to those in need, a new report from Amnesty International alleged on Thursday. The human rights organization urged EU countries to act and save lives. By Theresa Breuer more... Forum ]


Unlikely Heir Obama Returns to Kissinger's Realpolitik

Unlikely Heir: Obama Returns to Kissinger's Realpolitik

Henry Kissinger, the hawkish national security advisor to Nixon who popularized realpolitik, turns 90 this week. Few would have expected President Obama to pick up his mantle, but the erstwhile idealist resembles Kissinger more every day. By Gregor Peter Schmitz more... Forum ]

Syrian Rebels in Trouble German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold

Syrian Rebels in Trouble: German Intelligence Sees Assad Regaining Hold

Not even a year ago, German intelligence predicted Syrian autocrat Bashar Assad's regime would soon collapse. Now, the agency instead believes the rebels are in trouble. Government troops are set to make significant advances, it predicts. By Matthias Gebauer more... Forum ]

Miracle in the Sahara Oasis Sediments Archive Dramatic History

Miracle in the Sahara: Oasis Sediments Archive Dramatic History

A marvel of nature, the lakes of Ounianga in the Sahara Desert have lasted thousands of years and withstood dramatic climate change. Now, a German geologist has analyzed lakebed sediments to shed light on a spectacular chapter in human history. By Johann Grolle more... Forum ]

'Death By a Thousand Cuts' Coal Boom Could Destroy Great Barrier Reef

'Death By a Thousand Cuts': Coal Boom Could Destroy Great Barrier Reef

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is rapidly losing its coral, to the point that UNESCO may soon place the natural wonder on its "in danger" list. Climate change is one culprit, but so is the country's booming extraction industry. Environmentalists warn that time is running out for the reef. By Samiha Shafy more... Forum ]

Urban Class Warfare Are Cities Built for the Rich?

Urban Class Warfare: Are Cities Built for the Rich?

Today's class struggles are increasingly taking place in cities, says Marxist and social theorist David Harvey. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he discusses how urbanization will play a key role in social conflicts to come. more... Forum ]

Gringos in the Slums Expats Move In as Rio Favelas Improve

Gringos in the Slums: Expats Move In as Rio Favelas Improve

Now that the notorious drug gangs of Rio de Janiero's shanty towns have been driven out, the neighborhoods are attracting new residents from Southern Europe. Fleeing the euro crisis back home, the expats are contributing to a real estate boom in the favelas. By Jens Gluesing more... Forum ]

German Foreign Minister 'A Military Solution Won't Yield Lasting Peace in Syria'

German Foreign Minister: 'A Military Solution Won't Yield Lasting Peace in Syria'

In a SPIEGEL interview, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, 51, discusses the search for a political solution to the Syrian civil war, controversial German arms exports and how his family's experiences in World War II inform his positions today. more... Forum ]

'Red Line' The Words That Could Force Obama into War

'Red Line': The Words That Could Force Obama into War

President Obama, usually cautious, has made bold statements on Syria and Iran, but by drawing red lines, he risks being backed into a corner. He could take a lesson from Teddy Roosevelt when it comes to foreign policy. An Essay by Erich Follath more... Forum ]

Bangladesh Seamstress 'I Had No Choice but to Go to Work'

Bangladesh Seamstress: 'I Had No Choice but to Go to Work'

A survivor of the recent factory building collapse in Bangladesh describes the day of the tragedy and the constant pressure to work faster under horrible conditions. Her story provides a glimpse at the difficult and impoverished lives of those who produce inexpensive clothing for the West. more... Forum ]





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