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Middle East

Middle East quartet should reconsider approach, experts say

The Middle East diplomatic quartet met in Moscow on Friday to weigh the options on how to get stalled peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians back on track. But experts say it may be time to change tactics. »

 
 
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Crime

Brutal child crimes raise big questions about punishment

The specter of a trial that made headlines in Britain more than a decade ago, and a horrific case of elder-abuse in Munich, are raising questions on how best to deal with young offenders. »

 
 

Human Rights

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Torture tools trade

German and other EU firms exploit loopholes to export torture tools, human rights activists say.»

 
 

European Union

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Lagging behind Lisbon

Eighteen new members of the European Parliament have nowhere to go as EU states have failed them.»

 
 

Winter Sports

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Bye-bye biathletes

Germany's golden era in women's biathlon may be nearing its end as three medal winners retire.»

 
 
 

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Scene in Berlin: a culture column from the capital

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Transportation

German bus sector keen to catch up with Deutsche Bahn

Public transport in Germany is about to undergo a major overhaul as the govenrment moves to lift a special law favoring the national rail network over long distance bus lines.  »

 
 
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Winter Sports

High-tech sports gear on the slopes at Paralympics

Without assistance from the world of science and technology, events like the Paralympics would never be possible. Prosthesis, wheel chairs and special sporting equipment help handicapped athletes be all they can be. »

 
 
 

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