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Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen takes over Copenhagen talks

As world leaders descend on Copenhagen for the final phase of crucial climate talks, Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has taken over the summit's chair after his environment minister resigned from the job.  »

 
 
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World pins hopes on Copenhagen summit

Deutsche Welle looks at the politics, science, business, causes and effects of climate change as environmental leaders negotiate in Copenhagen. »

 

Trade

Chiquita bananas are piled on display at the Heinen's grocery store in Bainbridge, Ohio

Going bananas

The European Union and banana growers have settled a 16-year 'banana war' over import tariffs.»

 
 

Auto industry

The Audi A3 at the LA Motor Show

Green car award

Audi's A3 has won the 'green' car of the year award at the Los Angeles Motor Show.»

 
 

Poland

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Protest train

Refugees protesting living conditions in Poland had their train stopped at the German border.»

 
 
 
A currywurst

Saucy sausage curries favor with food critics

The good old German currywurst is poised for fame. A restaurant in the northern city of Hamburg apparently does the dish so well that it even squeezed a tingle out of the hardened taste buds of the Gault Millau critics. »

 
 
Dreamliner rolls down the runway

Boeing's Dreamliner successfully completes maiden flight

Boeing has completed the first airborne test of its new lightweight passenger plane, the 787 Dreamliner. The plane, which has been delayed by over two years, is a direct rival to the planned Airbus A350.  »

 
 
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Politics

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is pictured in his car, after a young man struck him in the face in a Milan square

Victim of hate?

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is set to leave hospital on Wednesday following bloody attack.»

 
 

Economy

A montage showing the Greek flag with a graph superimposed on it

Greek austerity

The European Union's top economic enforcer has called on Greece to clean up its finances.»

 
 

Privacy

Critics have slammed the arbitary storage of Internet and telephone data

Privacy rights

Germany's top court faces a moral dilemma when it examines the legality of a data storage law.»

 
 
 

Twenty years after the fall of Communism 12 Eastern European dissidents take stock

Twenty years have passed since the anti-communist revolutions in Eastern Europe. This multimedia project asks 12 of the most important European dissidents from back then whether they feel their struggle has paid off.  »

 

A trip through time to Europe's origins

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Advent calendar

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It's nearly Christmas! To mark the weeks until the celebration, which begins on December 24, many Germans traditionally use an Advent calendar that contains a picture or little present for each day. Deutsche Welle has put an Advent calendar together especially for you. Every day until Christmas, click on the corresponding box and find a surprise.

 
 
 

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Weather

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