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Calls for explanation sound amid mourning at Love Parade memorial

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North Rhine-Westphalia State Premier, Hannelore Kraft, demanded explanations amid a memorial to those killed at Duisburg's Love Parade. Victims' families and politicians mourned together at the church service. »

 
 
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Poland divided over plan to move Kaczynski cross

The death of president Lech Kaczynski and many of Poland’s political elite in a plane crash united a nation in grief in April. Now, plans to move a memorial to the tragedy reveal Polish society’s true fault lines. »

 
 

Disasters

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Russia's wildfires

At least 30 people perish as fires continue to sweep Russia, engulfing villages and farms.»

 
 

Peacekeeping

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Missing police

Somali police who were trained with German funds have deserted, according to media reports.»

 
 

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Another title tilt?

Bayer Leverkusen hopes Michael Ballack can lead last season's disappointed team to glory.»

 
 
 
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Cologne gears up to play and party as host to Gay Games

Cologne is home to one of the largest and most active lesbian and gay communities in all of Germany. And starting on Saturday, the city will play host to thousands of more gays and lesbians from all over the world. »

 
 
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Sports

German sports academy puts young athletes to the test

Young Germans interested in pursuing a career in sports know to get a degree from the German Sports Academy in Cologne. But before students are even considered for admittance, they've got pass a rigorous physical test. »

 
 
Cluster bombs can be found even four years after the end of the war

Middle East

The ever-present war in Southern Lebanon

On August 1, the UN-Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into effect. Israel has not yet signed the agreement. In the 2006 Lebanon War Israel is said to have dropped four million cluster bombs. Many failed to explode. »

 
 

Society

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Modernity marches on

Two more of Berlin's edgy artist communities are set to become casualties of gentrification.»

 
 

Russia

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Kremlin rights advisor

The top Kremlin human rights advisor steps down in the face of hostility from nationalist youth.»

 
 

Privacy

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Google Street View

UK authorities cleared Google of harming people's privacy; other EU states' inquires are ongoing.»

 
 
 

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