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Fire Expert Stephen Pyne 'What Australia Needs Is More Fires, But the Right Kind'

'What Australia Needs Is More Fires, But the Right Kind' - MATTHEW ABBOTT / PANOS PICTURES / VISUM

American fire expert Stephen Pyne says that humans have lost their relationship to fire. In an interview, he discusses the lessons that can be learned from Australia. Interview Conducted by Johann Grolle

Can Diplomacy Stop the War in Libya? - AMRU SALAHUDDIEN / XINHUA / FOTOFINDER.COM

Berlin Peace Summit Can Diplomacy Stop the War in Libya?

In the conflict over Libya, a North African country of considerable strategic importance for Europe, three countries have been setting the agenda betting on a military solution: Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Does diplomacy still have a chance? By Markus Becker, Christian Esch, Christiane Hoffmann, Frank Hornig, Matthias Gebauer, Mirco Keilberth, Steffen Lüdke, Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp, Mathieu von Rohr, Britta Sandberg, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

"Europe Stands To Lose the Most" - MAX ROSSI/ REUTERS

Italian Foreign Minister Di Maio on the Proxy War in Libya "Europe Stands To Lose the Most"

The conflict in Libya has spiralled into a proxy war, with Europe right at the center. Italian Foreign Minister Di Maio is pushing for a political solution. Interview Conducted By Frank Hornig

A Conflict Fueled By Global Warming - Andy Spyra/ DER SPIEGEL

Fighting for Survival on Lake Chad A Conflict Fueled By Global Warming

The region between Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon is dominated by violence, poverty and hunger and it is home to one of the most complex humanitarian crises in the world. Now, climate change is intensifying the problem. By Fritz Schaap and Andy Spyra (Photos)

All Grown Up Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood

Germany's Greens Hit Adulthood - Christian Charisius/ dpa

Once self-identified as the "anti-party party," Germany's Greens now have aspirations of moving into the Chancellery before long. At age 40, their story is one of astonishing success -- and change. By Julia Amalia Heyer und Ralf Neukirch

Global Societies

'The "Gypsy" Stereotype Affects Us All' - Heike Klovert/ DER SPIEGEL

Sinti and Roma Youth 'The "Gypsy" Stereotype Affects Us All'

Germany's Sinti and Roma are a diverse minority that have little more in common than their negative image in society. We asked four young people from the ethnic group to share their stories. By Heike Klovert

Are Venezuelan Refugees Still Welcome? - Annette Langer/ DER SPIEGEL

Colombia's Migrant Crisis Are Venezuelan Refugees Still Welcome?

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are fleeing to Colombia each day because they might otherwise starve. But how long will their neighbors' goodwill last, considering they themselves are taking to the streets to protest poverty, violence and a reviled president? By Annette Langer in Cúcuta, Colombia

Just 11 Days a Year with Her Daughter - Kazi Riasat Alve

Bangladeshi Textile Workers Just 11 Days a Year with Her Daughter

Women like Tasnia Begum work in Bangladesh's cities and sew clothes for Western consumers. Often, the only time they see their children is during the holidays. Von Fiona Weber-Steinhaus und Kazi Riasat Alve

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Honest Broker How the Libya Summit in Berlin Took Shape

The path to this Sunday's peace conference on Libya in Berlin was anything but certain. First, officials in the German government had to convince all the parties in the conflict to attend. By Christian Esch, Matthias Gebauer, Christiane Hoffmann, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

How the Libya Summit in Berlin Took Shape - XANDER HEINL / PHOTOTHEK.NET / IMAGO

Last Will and Testament Can New Organ Donor Law Save Lives?

German lawmakers are considering making the country's organ donor program opt-out rather than opt-in. Their decision could save many lives, but it's deeply controversial. A transplant recipient and a father who had to choose whether to donate his son's organs share their views on the life and death legislation. By Cornelia Schmergal

Can New Organ Donor Law Save Lives? - Jakob Schnetz

Mistaken Identity American Withdraws from Trial after Questions about His Background

An American witness in a Holocaust trial drew global attention after making a conciliatory gesture to a concentration camp guard. After questions about whether the joint plaintiff had even been held in a concentration camp, he has now withdrawn from the proceedings. By Moritz Gerlach

American Withdraws from Trial after Questions about His Background - Christian Charisius/ dpa/ picture alliance

Journey to the Truth The Concentration Camp Victim Who Never Was

A supposed former prisoner at Stutthof concentration camp attracted attention around the world when he hugged a man accused of being a former guard during his criminal trial and offered his forgiveness. The story seemed too good to be true -- and it was. By Moritz Gerlach

The Concentration Camp Victim Who Never Was - Christian Charisius/ AFP

The U.S. Versus Iran A Dangerous New Era in the Middle East

By killing top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, the U.S. has injected even more unpredictability into an already unstable region. Both sides have insisted they don't want war. But the conflict is likely to continue in the shadows. By Markus Becker, Konstantin von Hammerstein, Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller, René Pfister, Maximilian Popp, Tobias Rapp, Christoph Reuter, Alexandra Rojkov, Marcel Rosenbach, Raniah Salloum, Christoph Scheuermann, Fidelius Schmid, Christoph Schult und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt