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German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Religion

Merkel calls for efforts to shed more light on child abuse

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants more openness about child abuse by Catholic priests in Germany, but ruled out a specific inquiry into the Church. Meanwhile, the pope is to address Irish Catholics on similar issues. »

 
 
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Catherine Ashton with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman

Middle East

Ashton urges sides to talk as building row overshadows Middle East visit

On her first visit to the Middle East, European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has visited Israel and the West Bank. She called for urgency over talks, despite Palestinian anger over Israeli building plans. »

 
 
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Transatlantic ties

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

 
 

Spain

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Police shooting

Spain says ETA is responsible for the shooting death of a police officer outside of Paris.»

 
 

Soccer

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after scoring against VfB Stuttgart during a Champions League soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain,

Champions League

Bordeaux and Barcelona advance to the next round of the Champions League Football Tournament..»

 
 
 
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Literature

Leipzig writers' program shapes new generation of German authors

Creative writing programs in a university setting are nothing new in the US and Britain. But in Germany, the teaching of creative writing remains novel. An award-winning program in Leipzig is trying to change that. »

 
 
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A giant bluefin tuna fish

Trade

World considers ban on bluefin tuna trade

A possible ban on sales of bluefin tuna is being considered at an international conference on trade in endangered species. The EU has joined the US and others to back a ban in the face of opposition from Asia. »

 
 
A man inside a huge component from a nuclear fusion reactor

Nuclear

Recreating the sun's energy in a hamster wheel

German researchers believe that nuclear fusion can create a constant source of energy. They are so convinced that they're building a massive research reactor that generates power in the same way it's made on the sun. »

 
 

A trip through time to Europe's origins

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