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Middle East

EU should 'look and learn' in Middle East

Amid growing concerns over Israeli expansion in Jerusalem, DW's Israel correspondent discusses the implications of EU policy chief Catherine Ashton's inaugural visit to the Middle East. »

 
 
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Crime

Eastern European mafia is well-connected in the West, says leading expert

It's no secret that Eastern European crime syndicates operate throughout the West. Deutsche Welle asked one of Germany's leading mafia experts, Juergen Roth, how big the problem is and what, if anything, can be done. »

 
 

Foreign Relations

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Transatlantic ties

The German Foreign Ministry has chosen a new coordinator for German-American cooperation.»

 
 

Iraq

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US-Iraqi dream

A young Iraqi businessman is trying to bring a piece of America to Iraqi Kurdistan.»

 
 

China

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China in the Balkans

China is investing merrily in the Balkans. But what does its money mean to the region?»

 
 
 
A soldier keeps watch after securing the North Ramala oilfield in Iraq.

Defense

Plans for UK-France defense alliance driven by new strategic realities

The EU's largest military powers are mulling over a joint defense alliance, which could change the face of European security. External factors may yet turn friendly rivals Britain and France into codependent allies. »

 
 

Africa

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Nigerian violence

Political instability is making it tough for Nigeria to stop clashes between Muslims and Christians.»

 
 

Aid

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Ethiopian aid allegations

Allegations implicating the Ethiopian government say that aid money was used for buying weapons.»

 
 

Terrorism

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Terror in Europe

Experts fear that the next terror attack in Europe won't come from al Qaeda but from the LeT.»

 
 
 
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Internet

End of US export ban on Web tools leaves Iran, Cuba and Sudan speechless

The US decision to allow the export of Internet tools to Iran, Cuba and Sudan won't bring about instant change. But it does make life harder for the censors - and the regimes in question can't even complain about it.  »

 
 
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Afghanistan

Afghanistan's new great game: The undeclared wars within the war

Conventional Western public opinion regards the war in Afghanistan as a struggle between NATO and extremist Islamic militants. Since assuming office Barack Obama has redefined the conflict by calling it the Af-Pak war. »

 
 
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