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Interview with German Economy Minister Robert Habeck "Russia Knows Crossing Red Lines Would Immediately Trigger Painful Sanctions"

"Russia Knows Crossing Red Lines Would Immediately Trigger Painful Sanctions" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

"Russia Knows Crossing Red Lines Would Immediately Trigger Painful Sanctions" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

In an interview, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck discusses his country's energy policy, what might happen with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and Germany's possible response to Russian aggression on the Ukrainian border. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Martin Knobbe und Gerald Traufetter

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A City on Edge The Cracks in Ukrainian Society Run through Kharkiv

The Cracks in Ukrainian Society Run through Kharkiv - Igor Chekachkov / DER SPIEGEL

The Cracks in Ukrainian Society Run through Kharkiv - Igor Chekachkov / DER SPIEGEL

The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is located close to the Russian border, and it could become a combat zone in the event of an attack. Many residents fled here from the fighting in the separatist areas. Some are packing their bags, but others are waiting to see what happens. By Lina Verschwele in Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Dealing with the Changing Climate The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought

The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought - Njaka Rajaonisaona / DER SPIEGEL

The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought - Njaka Rajaonisaona / DER SPIEGEL

Southern Madagascar is living through a horrific drought and a worsening famine. Aid organizations are there to help, but how sustainable is such assistance? A handful of projects in the region may point the way to a more sustainable future. By Heiner Hoffmann und Njakaniaina Rajaonisaona (photos)

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"The Torturers Have Humiliated Him" Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija

Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija - Kakwenza Rukirabashaija / Facebook

Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija - Kakwenza Rukirabashaija / Facebook

Uganda's perpetual president, Yoweri Museveni, is grooming his son as his successor. When satirical writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija went after the scion on Twitter, he was arrested and tortured. His opposition ally Stella Nyanzi spoke with DER SPIEGEL about the situation in her country. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl

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A War of Nerves Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict

Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict - [M]: Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / Kremlin Pool Photo via AP; Sergey Pivovarov / REUTERS

Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict - [M]: Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / Kremlin Pool Photo via AP; Sergey Pivovarov / REUTERS

The U.S. wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine. But the German government is putting on the brakes out of fears over the economic consequences and what punitive measures could mean for energy supplies for a country that gets much of its gas from Moscow.

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Crisis on the Ukrainian Border What Sanctions Could Hurt Russia?

The U.S. and Europe are hoping to use sanctions to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. But such punitive measures aren't always predictable, and sometimes they can boomerang and cause immense damage at home.

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A Podcast with Kremlin Experts on the Ukraine Crisis - Jens Schlueter / Getty Images; imago stock&people / ZUMA PRESS / IMAGO; SWP

"Any Wrong Step and Russia Will Be Buried" A Podcast with Kremlin Experts on the Ukraine Crisis

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The West and the Ukraine Crisis It’s Time To Treat Putin Like an Adversary, Not a Partner A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Maximilian Popp

NATO member states need to take a confrontational stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin. In addition to economic sanctions, they should also supply weapons to Ukraine. This is the only way to prevent a Russian invasion.

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Faltering Foreign Policy Germany Has a Russia Problem An Editorial By Mathieu von Rohr, head of DER SPIEGEL's Foreign Desk

Germany Has a Russia Problem - Alexei Druzhinin/ dpa

Germany Has a Russia Problem - Alexei Druzhinin/ dpa

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to shift the balance of power in Europe and is even threatening war. So far, the German government hasn’t provided a clear answer to that threat. The problem is primarily a product of the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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Global Societies

Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World - Kristin Bethge

Brazil's Favela Tech Boom Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World

Until recently, residents of poor neighborhoods in Brazil had little access to the digital world. But young people are now finding ways to earn money and recognition, while at the same time escaping their reality in the virtual world. By Nicola Abé and Kristin Bethge (photos) in Rio de Janeiro

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Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

City of Warriors Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. By Maria Stöhr in Mae Sot, Thailand

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Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

Rainforest Rebellion Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo

The rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. But international timber firms are logging trees there illegally. Locals are starting to fight back, with some success. By Heiner Hoffmann, Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) und Bernhard Riedmann (Grafik) in Ingende, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Safer Practices for Sources How To Contact DER SPIEGEL with Confidential Information

Protecting sources is DER SPIEGEL's utmost priority. We have assembled a few tips for those interested in contacting us with confidential or classified information.

How To Contact DER SPIEGEL with Confidential Information - SPIEGEL ONLINE

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Changed Lives Rebuilding after the Lava of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja spit lava for three months, burying numerous homes, roads and parks. Many lives were uprooted – and a trio of women who had emigrated to the Canaries to start anew find themselves again facing a new beginning. By Barbara Hardinghaus

Rebuilding after the Lava of La Palma - Anna Tiessen / DER SPIEGEL

»Everyone Wants To Leave« Algerians Lose Hope for Change Two Years after Protest Movement

Many in Algeria had hoped that the country would become a democracy after the toppling of authoritarian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2019. But the repression didn't end with the new government. Now many are leaving the country for Europe. By Monika Bolliger in Algiers and Oran

Algerians Lose Hope for Change Two Years after Protest Movement - Mohamed Messara / epa-EFE

Putin's Russia Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison

Alexei Navalny is locked away in one of the most notorious prisons in Russia, and it isn't clear when he might ever be released. The Kremlin has destroyed his opposition movement, but the Putin opponent remains steadfast. How does he do it? By Alexander Chernyshev, Christian Esch und Christina Hebel, Moskau

Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison - Evgeny Feldman / AP

An Interview with Anthony Fauci about Omicron "The Virus Did What Viruses Tend To Do: It Surprised Us"

Infection rates are skyrocketing, though symptoms appear to be milder. Nevertheless, Anthony Fauci, an adviser to the U.S. president, warns in an interview against playing down the dangers of Omicron. He also expresses his hope that we are approaching the end of the pandemic. Interview Conducted By Rafaela von Bredow und Veronika Hackenbroch

"The Virus Did What Viruses Tend To Do: It Surprised Us" - Jason Andrew / The New York Times / Redux / laif

The Ukraine Crisis NATO Insiders Fear Attack on Multiple Fronts

Hopes are waning within NATO that Russian President Vladimir Putin can be stopped from invading Ukraine. At the military alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, officials are increasingly alarmed by even worse scenarios. By Markus Becker und Matthias Gebauer in Brussels and Berlin

NATO Insiders Fear Attack on Multiple Fronts - AP / dpa

Novak Djoković's Fall from Grace From Tennis Hero to Anti-Vaxxer Idol

Australia has moved to revoke tennis star Novak Djoković's visa once again and fans around the world are scratching their heads over his behavior. Meanwhile, he has become a hero to corona truthers. What comes next for the best player in the world? By Gerhard Pfeil, Jannik Schneider und Michael Fröhlingsdorf

From Tennis Hero to Anti-Vaxxer Idol - Etienne Garnier / WITTERS

Sewage Smarts Wastewater Monitoring Offers Effective Surveillance of Coronavirus Outbreaks

With many public health departments days or weeks behind in reporting infection numbers, Germany lacks an accurate overall view of pandemic developments. Other countries, like Canada, are better off because they test wastewater, allowing them to quickly detect outbreaks as they unfold. By Hilmar Schmundt

Wastewater Monitoring Offers Effective Surveillance of Coronavirus Outbreaks - ollo / Getty Images

Witness, Defendant, Deserter Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities

The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany. But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime. By Christoph Reuter und Hannah El-Hitami

Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

New Inconsistencies in the Novak Djoković Case Were the Results of a Positive PCR Test Manipulated?

Tennis star Novak Djoković claims that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Dec. 16. But the digital test result suggests otherwise. This and a suspected false statement could create new visa problems for the athlete in Australia. By Max Hoppenstedt und Jörn Meyn

Were the Results of a Positive PCR Test Manipulated? - WILLIAM WEST / AFP

Return of the Pandemic? Omicron Concerns Rise in China as Olympics Approach

Since Wuhan, no Chinese city has experienced such a strict lockdown as the one currently in place in Xi'an. And Omicron hasn't even made its presence felt yet in the country. The upcoming Winter Olympics could change that. By Georg Fahrion in Beijing

Omicron Concerns Rise in China as Olympics Approach - WANG JING / VCG / Getty Images

Escaping Corona A Community of German Anti-Vaxxers on the Black Sea Coast

A number of Germans have sought refuge on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast from what they view as dictatorial anti-coronavirus measures back home. It has developed into a kind of alternative reality for conspiracy theorists. By Walter Mayr in Aheloy, Bulgaria

A Community of German Anti-Vaxxers on the Black Sea Coast - Hristo Rusev / DER SPIEGEL

COVID's Survival Strategy? Omicron Has the Potential to Stop the Pandemic, but That's not the End of the Story

The Omicron variant could help SARS-CoV-2 transform more quickly from a killer virus to an annual nuisance. But the pathogen has also created hiding places in the animal kingdom and we will likely be facing further mutations in the future. An Anaylsis By Marco Evers

Omicron Has the Potential to Stop the Pandemic, but That's not the End of the Story - Eugenio Marongiu / Westend61 / IMAGO

European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič "London Has Breached a Great Deal of Trust"

In an interview, European Union Commission Vice-President Maros Šefčovič discusses the troubled ongoing Brexit negotiations with Britain, even after it has left the bloc, and the tough negotiations over a new agreement between the EU and Switzerland. Interview Conducted By Markus Becker in Brussels

"London Has Breached a Great Deal of Trust" - SilvanBachmann / Getty Images/RooM RF

Bibi's Last Act A Look Back at Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

After more than 15 years in office, Benjamin Netanyahu had to step down as prime minister earlier this year. How did he manage to last this long, anyway? And is this really the end of his long run in Israeli politics? By Tom Segev

A Look Back at Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister - Haitham Imad / EPA

"Mama, Pray for Us" A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

At least 17 people have died at the border between Poland and Belarus. European politicians have described the refugees as "weapons" in a "hybrid war." In fact, they were people with dreams, fears and aspirations. Here are their stories.

A Chronicle of Refugee Deaths along the Border Between Poland and Belarus

Gender Bias How a Prestigious Scientific Organization Came Under Suspicion of Treating Women Unequally

In a dispute over the removal of the female director of an important scientific institution, Germany's prestigious Max Planck Society suffered a setback in court recently. The organization's president is facing allegations of gender discrimination and calls for his resignation. By Rafaela von Bredow

How a Prestigious Scientific Organization Came Under Suspicion of Treating Women Unequally - Sven Döring / MPG

Fresh Insights on the New Variant The Omicron Wave Hits Europe

The latest variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading across Europe, and health-care systems in some countries are already overwhelmed. Fears are growing that Omicron will unleash the worst wave yet seen in the pandemic. By Rafaela von Bredow und Veronika Hackenbroch

The Omicron Wave Hits Europe - RONNY HARTMANN / AFP

Russian Military Buildup Putin's Move to Destabilize Ukraine

Tanks, transport vehicles, howitzers: Photos clearly show that Russia is amassing military power on the border with Ukraine. Experts fear that he could be planning to invade.

Putin's Move to Destabilize Ukraine - Sergei Malgavko / ITAR-TASS / IMAGO

Daria Navalnaya, Daughter of Alexei Navalny "I Started Seeing Agents Everywhere"

Her father was persecuted, poisoned and imprisoned. Now Daria Navalnaya discusses her experience during the attack on her father, what he wrote to her from prison and how she feels about the perpetrators. Interview Conducted by Christian Esch

"I Started Seeing Agents Everywhere" - Guillaume Chauvin / DER SPIEGEL

"No One Is Going to Be Sent to Jail" German Health Minister on Vaccine Mandate

New German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach speaks in an interview about the "two things" that can get us out of the coronavirus pandemic and why he believes a vaccine mandate is an essential tool in dealing with the crisis. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted by Markus Feldenkirchen, Milena Hassenkamp und Martin Knobbe

German Health Minister on Vaccine Mandate - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

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