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EU registers provide no clues to BP lobbying UK officials over Libya

Abdel Baset al-Megrahi is hugged by Seif al-Islam el- Gadhafi

BP's lobbying of the UK government over a prisoner deal with Libya is under investigation by the US Senate. But while the oil giant had to disclose its lobbying efforts in the US, it didn't have to in the EU or the UK.  »

 
 
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Peacekeeping

Hundreds of German-financed Somali police officers go missing

Almost 1,000 Somali police have gone missing after their training was financed by the German government. It is feared these officers will now join forces with the Islamist militants Al-Shabaab. »

 
 

Greece

Trucks are lined up for the second day at the side of the national highway outside Athens

Strike continues

Greek truckers clash with police as they continue to defy a government back-to-work order.»

 
 

Italy

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi covers his eyes as he tells a joke

Political crisis

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi rejects speculation that his government is at risk of collapse.»

 
 

Human Rights

Activists pray on the Gaza-bound flotilla in May, before it was attacked

UN human rights

The UN Human Rights Committee reviews four members' performance and is most critical of Israel.»

 
 
 
Ella Pamfilova

Russia

Kremlin human rights advisor quits amidst retrograde rights climate

The Kremlin's top human rights advisor has stepped down in the face of hostility from a pro-Kremlin, nationalist youth group. Ella Pamfilova had fought to make Russia more just, but often came up against a brick wall. »

 
 
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Pressure grows on Duisburg mayor to resign over Love Parade deaths

Germany is looking for someone to take the blame in the tragic crushing deaths of 21 Love Parade festival-goers. A preliminary investigation said event organizers and the city of Duisburg should accept responsibilty. »

 
 
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Labor Market

Minister encourages companies to pay skilled migrants a welcome bonus

As German companies face a shortage of skilled labor, Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle announced plans for a recruitment drive and suggested businesses start appealing to migrant workers' wallets. »

 
 
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Housing

US group pressures Deutsche Bank to maintain rundown properties

The financial crisis has left thousands of homes vacant in the US city of Milwaukee. Residents there are placing part of the blame for the mess at Deutsche Bank's door.  »

 
 

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Scene in Berlin: a culture column from the capital

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Colorfully painted bus in the courtyard behind Tacheles in Berlin

Modernity marches on

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

 
 

Consumer Affairs

Multiple chargers

One for all

A standard phone charger will be for all smartphones could arrive as soon as January.»

 
 

Privacy

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Google Street View

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

 
 
 
A punctured Dortmund football

Bundesliga preview

Cashflow problems risk deflating further progress for Borussia Dortmund

After steadily improving in the last few seasons, Borussia Dortmund and its fans are desperate to make the next step. But the club will have to sell before it can buy any more new players. »

 
 
 

Sebastian Gerygk with his baby

Meet our 'Faces of Germany'

Get to know Germans from the Alps to the North Sea, learn about their lives and their dreams.  »

 

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