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Teenagers sentenced for murder that shocked Germany
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Two teenagers have been convicted of murder and causing bodily harm. The young men had beaten a 50-year-old at a train station in Munich after the man tried to protect four students from being attacked.
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dw-world.de
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:53:09 +0000
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Merkel calls key energy summit on future of nuclear power
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Chancellor Merkel has opened a meeting in Berlin to discuss the future role of nuclear power in Europe's largest economy amid a dispute over extending the lifespan of German nuclear plants.
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dw-world.de
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:54:33 +0000
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Politicians call for serious debate on integration in Germany
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has distanced herself from a recent controversial book on immigration in Germany. But she's also admitted that the country must engage in an open discussion and admit some shortcomings.
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dw-world.de
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:55:28 +0000
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Peruvian priest, German anti-racist group receive Aachen Peace Prize
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The Aachen Peace Prize and its 2,000-euro award have been given to a German anti-racist society as well as a Catholic priest and human rights advocate from Peru.
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dw-world.de
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:48:12 +0000
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US stings German-Chinese tainted honey-smuggling scam
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In what officials say is the biggest food smuggling case in American history, US prosecutors have announced charges against 10 German executives for illegally importing tainted Chinese honey.
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dw-world.de
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:48:12 +0000
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Charges that unification was really an annexation stir up memories
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Germany on Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the treaty that sealed German unity, even as some eastern politicians were questioning the deal, which they say was more like annexation than unification.
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dw-world.de
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:57:13 +0000
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Schleswig-Holstein state premier resigns party leadership after court orders election rerun
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Schleswig-Holstein's constitutional court has ruled that early parliamentary elections must be held by September 2012, two years early, saying seats were distributed wrongly after the last election in September 2009.
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dw-world.de
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:55:43 +0000
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Cranes demolish north wing of Stuttgart train station as protests continue
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Contractors have begun demolishing parts of the Stuttgart train station as part of a renovation project. As protesters grow in their boldness, blocking trains from passing, police say they are losing their patience.
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dw-world.de
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:46:39 +0000
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Croatia must finish crucial reforms to join EU: Westerwelle
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Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle kicks off a tour of the Balkans in Croatia, a country eager to join the European Union. Westerwelle had words of encouragement but said accession rules would remain firm.
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dw-world.de
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:13:37 +0000
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German foreign minister to focus on Kosovo on trip to the Balkans
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Guido Westerwelle, Germany's foreign minister, is to promote a peaceful resolution of the row over Kosovo's status on a three-day trip to the Balkans. He will visit Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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dw-world.de
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:56:25 +0000
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Third infant death heats debate about hygiene in German hospitals
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An investigation is underway at the Mainz University Hospital after three babies died after being given a contaminated feeding drip. Now questions are being asked of Germany's hospital hygiene standards.
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dw-world.de
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:54:52 +0000
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German business confidence rises slightly
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German business confidence defied expectations in August and increased slightly, according to a leading economic survey. Despite an expected drop in exports, businesses say they are planning to hire.
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dw-world.de
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:54:52 +0000
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Guttenberg to announce plans for army cutbacks
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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is set to reveal his plans to cut the armed forces on Monday, with the total number of soldiers expected to be reduced to around 165,000.
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dw-world.de
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:53:02 +0000
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Business group forecasts record growth for Germany
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Germany could see far higher economic growth than previously expected this year, business experts say. Meanwhile, the government is hoping increased growth will help reduce the budget deficit.
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dw-world.de
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:48:39 +0000
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German Chancellor Merkel drives energy debate with national tour
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Weeks before unveiling a new energy concept in Germany, Chancellor Merkel has kicked off a tour of the nation's energy facilities to gain a better perspective on the state of renewable and traditional sources of energy.
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dw-world.de
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:55:51 +0000
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