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Elections

Berlusconi ballot list ruled invalid as protests continue

An Italian court maintains that a party candidate list submitted late by the coalition of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is invalid. Meanwhile, protesters against the premier gathered in Rome. »

 
 
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Religion

Vatican says bid to link pope to abuse has failed

The Vatican has dismissed attempts to link Pope Benedict XVI to a raft of child sex abuse revelations in Germany, denying accusations that he had once tried to cover up the actions of pedophile priests.  »

 
 
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Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle

Politics or business?

Westerwelle called his trip to South America a success, but critics say he had private interests.»

 
 

Economy

Greek debt crisis looms

Debt crisis

European leaders are set to finalize a bailout plan for Greece worth up to 22 billion euros.»

 
 

Sports

Munich's Arjen Robben celebrating his second goal on Saturday

Back on top

Bayern Munich regains the lead in Germany's Bundesliga thanks to two strikes by Arjen Robben.»

 
 
 
EU and Iran flags

Iran

EU agrees on sanctions against Iran if UN fails

There is 'enough consensus' within the European Union to implement unilateral sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, even if the United Nations Security Council fails to agree on a resolution.  »

 
 
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Michael Schumacher during practice

Formula One

Tough times ahead for Schumacher as Vettel grabs pole

Racing legend Michael Schumacher, making his comeback after a three-year retirement, has his work cut out for him in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One season-opener after finishing 7th in qualifying.  »

 
 
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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

Bundeswehr

Defense minister under fire for sacking general

Defense Minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg has been strongly criticized for sacking General Henning Hars. The general was put into "temporary retirement" after he questioned the dismissal of a fellow officer. »

 
 

Economy

Portrait of container vessel under construction

Watery grave?

Once-proud German shipyards search for hope on the horizon as they struggle to survive.»

 
 

Entertainment

Berghain club

Partying in Berlin

Every weekend, thousands of party-goers come to Berlin to experience a unique city.»

 
 

Arts

Ai Weiwei and his interpreter, Herta Mueller and publisher Michael Krueger

Art and power

Nobel laureate Herta Mueller and artist Ai Weiwei joined in criticizing totalitarianism.»

 
 
 

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