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Greeks vs Germans

Greeks vs Germans

As austerity bites in the Eurozone, the German press is portraying Greece as profligate – while the Greeks are terrified that the country which occupied them in the 1940s is again threatening their autonomy.

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Newt encounters a different kind of Tea Party

Newt encounters a different kind of Tea Party

"To my astonishment, the audience applauds. Gingrich is in a spot."

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Paul Flynn must explain his comments about Jewish loyalty

Paul Flynn must explain his comments about Jewish loyalty

His ill-chosen words have nothing to do with the just cause of Palestinian liberation.

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HIV is for life, not just World Aids Day

HIV is for life, not just World Aids Day

An HIV and health activist explains why he won't be wearing a red ribbon today.

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Once again, war is prime time and journalism’s role is taboo

Once again, war is prime time and journalism’s role is taboo

With Libya recently dealt with ("It worked," said the Guardian), Iran is next, it seems.

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The NS Interview: Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi

The NS Interview: Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi

"Blogs are the best disseminators of paranoia yet created"

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The irresistible rise of the Muslim Brothers

The irresistible rise of the Muslim Brothers

For years, the west has feared the Muslim Brotherhood succeeding to the highest levels of Egyptian political power. With Islamists poised to win the lion’s share of seats in Egypt’s election, is the nightmare about to become reality?

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The Russian regions that are banning

The Russian regions that are banning "gay propaganda"

This legislation essentially prohibits the public discussion of homosexuality. The British press is depressingly silent.

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The myth of the Fourth Reich

The myth of the Fourth Reich

The spectre of history looms over the eurozone crisis and Germany’s role in it, but it has less to do with Nazism than with the traumas and economic woes of the 1920s.

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Nintendo warfare

Nintendo warfare

Jemima Khan visits Islamabad to hear about the terrible civilian death toll of US drone strikes.

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