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Mourners stand in front of the Albertville school

Society

German town marks first anniversary of school massacre

The town of Winnenden remembers the first anniversary of one of Germany's biggest school shootings to date. Yet in the midst of the mourning, there is disagreement on how best to prevent such attacks.  »

 
 
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A protest in the Greek capital Athens

Greece

Nationwide strikes cripple debt-ridden Greece - again

As Greece implements further austerity measures to reduce debts and consolidate its deficit, the people have reacted with another round of strikes. Experts remain divided on how Greece can rescue itself from its deficit. »

 
 
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Business

a man showing his empty pockets

Corporate credit

The German government wants banks to ease lending conditions for German companies.»

 
 

Finance

Carlos Slim

Billionaires' club

A telecom tycoon from Mexico is the richest man in the world - and first from an emerging economy.»

 
 

Elections

Ukraine's President-elect Viktor Yanukovych waves to his supporters as he arrives at the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, for a swearing in ceremony in Kiev, Ukraine,Thursday, Feb. 25,

Ukraine government

Ukraine's President Yanukovych formed a new government, having ousted rival Yulia Tymoshanko.»

 
 
 
Hands of bananas

Human Rights

Rights groups slam EU free trade deal with Colombia

The European Union is close to reaching a free trade deal with Colombia. But human rights watchdogs, trade union organizations and some politicians believe the agreement would send all the wrong signals to Bogota.  »

 
 
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Tourism

An image of tourists on the South African Veld.

Sustainable tourism

More steps need to be taken for tourism to lastingly benefit developing countries.»

 
 

Afghanistan

Ina Schlotterhose and Andrea Beljo

Bereavement help

Two war widows have founded a network to help grieving relatives of killed soldiers.»

 
 

Auto Industry

BMW logo and wheel

Auto Industry

German car manufacturer BMW, hit by the economic crisis, reports a 36.4% plunge in 2009 profits.»

 
 
 
Stack of books

Arts

Antiquarian booksellers adapt to keep industry alive

Antiquarian bookshops are closing every year because small business owners cannot compete with internet platforms. The solution, it seems, isn't to go completely online, but to mix old strategies with modern methods. »

 
 
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Benedikt Hoewedes, center, from Schalke celebrates scoring

Bundesliga

Surprising Schalke enter 'weeks of truth' with title dreams intact

Felix Magath's Schalke 04 have been there or thereabouts at the top end of the Bundesliga all season but now they look poised to mount an assault on the summit. Just don't talk about them actually winning anything yet. »

 
 
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A photo illiustration shows streams of radiation emanating from the sun

Space

Sun begins new solar cycle, flinging radiation at the Earth

As a new solar cycle of activity begins this year, the Earth will once again be bombarded with increased radiation from the sun. This effect may damage satellites and interfere with GPS, television and communications. »

 
 

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