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Mourners stand before flowers and candles in front of the Albertville school the day after the shooting

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School commemorates first anniversary of deadly attack

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

 
 
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Germany and EU criticize Israel over plan to build in East Jerusalem

Germany has criticized an Israeli decision to build 1,600 Jewish homes on occupied land arguing that it could hinder planned peace talks. The plan has also been condemned by the European Union. »

 
 
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Health

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Health-care reform

The German government is to tackle drugs companies' pricing strategies for patented drugs.»

 
 

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Pre-election chaos

Silvio Berlusconi blames chaos surrounding upcoming regional elections on the opposition.»

 
 

Biodiversity

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Fishy business

Europe is to recommend a ban on bluefish tuna fishing as global endangered species talks begin.»

 
 
 
EU high representative for foreign affairs and security, Catherine Ashton

European Union

EU foreign policy chief calls for European unity to halt decline

Catherine Ashton, who has taken widespread criticism since entering office 100 days ago, said in Strasbourg on Wednesday that EU nations must pull together - to achieve unity at home and gain influence abroad. »

 
 
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Tourism

'Green' tourism graces ITB Berlin travel fair

Tourism can be both an economic blessing and an environmental curse. But as consumer interest in 'green' getaways grows, the travel industry and tourism organizations are putting the spotlight on sustainability.  »

 
 
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Literature

Cologne literature festival delves into politics and power

Now in its 10th year, lit.COLOGNE has become more politicised than it ever intended. Program director Regina Schilling talks about trouble with China and visits from Nobel Prize winner Herta Mueller and artist Ai Weiwei. »

 
 
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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. »

 
 

Geothermal energy in Kenya

Kenya's underground is simmering and that's good news for the climate. Hot springs will increasingly supply the land with clean energy - especially the power plant in Hell's Gate National Park.  »

 

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Shipyard workers take to the streets in eastern Germany, fearing for the future of their jobs.

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A Polish artist fights back against anti-Semitic graffiti with his own tagging.

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Unemployment has led many Bulgarian expats to come back home.

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