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Elections

French voters hand President Sarkozy a drubbing in regional elections

French President Nicolas Sarkozy's center-right bloc suffered a bitter defeat in regional elections on Sunday. Early returns signaled that his conservative UMP alliance lost all but one or two electoral districts.  »

 
 
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Bayreuth Festival chief Wolfgang Wagner dies at 90

The long-time director of the famous Bayreuth Festival has died. Wolfgang Wagner, grandson of composer Richard Wagner, passed away on March 21, 2010 in his house in Bayreuth in southern Germany at the age of ninety.  »

 
 

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Money talks

EU commissioners and Germany differ on putting Greece on an upcoming summit's agenda.»

 
 

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Catholic cover up

Germany's top catholic bishop admitts the Church was guilty of a sex abuse cover-up in the past.»

 
 

Bundesliga

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Schalke stumble

Meager performances by the Bundesliga's top three characterized a weekend of missed opportunities.»

 
 
 
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Art

Traveling exhibition in Berlin sheds new light on Islamic art

An extensive collection of Islamic artwork is making its way around the globe. Its organizers hope that it will arouse an interest in Islamic culture and foster understanding between Muslims and the western world. »

 
 
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Publishing

German publishers asked to open a new chapter on World Forest Day

A recent WWF study found many books printed for the German market contained paper sourced from rainforests in Asia. Publishers who are trying to do the right thing are finding it more difficult than they imagined. »

 
 
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Terrorism

US determination may not be enough to combat al Qaeda in Yemen

With the US sinking $150 million (110 million euros) into the fight against al Qaeda, it's taking a tough stance on the terror group in Yemen. But is President Saleh actually interested in removing them from Yemen?  »

 
 

Religion

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Feminists in headscarves

Much works remains to achieve a balance between being a woman, a Muslim and a European.»

 
 

Art

Franz Marc, The Red Horses, 1911

Recollected art

Museum Folkwang in Essen has reconstructed its original collection prior to Nazi plundering.»

 
 

Germany

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German military cooperation

The German military training assistance program is under scrutiny due to lack of transparency.»

 
 
 

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