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Finance

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Markets in a Tailspin

Global stock markets plunge Friday as pressure mounts on G7 leaders to contain the financial crisis.»

 

Climate

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Rising Sea Levels

New findings by German scientists reveal that climate change is occurring faster than expected.»

 

Peace

Martti Ahtisaari has worked to solve conflicts ranging from Northern Ireland to Kosovo

Nobel Winner

Former Finnish president and veteran peace broker Martti Ahtisaari has won the Nobel Peace Prize.»

 
 

NATO Clinches Deal for Tougher Afghan Drug Action

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NATO defense ministers reached a deal over controversial plans to launch direct attacks on the thriving drugs trade in Afghanistan, which the US says helps fund the Taliban insurgency raging in the country. »

 
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Afghanistan Strategy

NATO seeks to overcome divisions over fighting the Afghan drug trade to weaken the Taliban.»

 
 

Europe

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Work Ahead

DW reviews what European governments are doing to ward off the worst of the financial crisis.»

 
 

Health

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Avian Influenza Alert

Bird flu has been detected once again among farm ducks in the eastern German state of Saxony.»

 
 
 

World News

European stock markets post heavy losses

European stock markets have suffered heavy losses in the first few hours of trading, as panic selling spread from markets in Asia and the United States. ... »

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Nobel Winners Reflect on Life After the Prize

Deutsche Welle interviewed Nobel Prize winners about their lives and work after winning one of the world's most prestigious awards. »

 
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