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Iran's Nuclear ProgrammeCarrot and Stick for Tehran
While the US is willing to offer economic incentives to Iran, the EU said it will take Tehran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program if need be. The join strategy won't help much, says Peter Philipp
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"Shariacracy" in Nigeria
Difficult Balance between Sharia and Human Rights
A goat thief is punished more severely than a president who misappropriates government funds. The introduction of the Sharia has brought no improvements, Nigerian sociologist and economist Lamido Sanusi insists. By Lennart Lehmann
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First Anniversary of the Madrid Train Bombings
Pain Still Raw as Spain Remembers Victims
In schools, workplaces and on the streets, Spain fell silent for five minutes on Friday in memory of the 191 people who died in Madrid a year ago in the worst terrorist attack in the country's history.
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Riot at Women's Demonstration in Istanbul
EU Scolds Turkey over Police Clampdown
The highest-level visit to Turkey by EU leaders since Ankara was given the go-ahead for accession talks began with European officials condemning police violence against women protestors in Istanbul.
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Radioactive Aftermath in Iraq
Increased Mortality Rate after the two Gulf Wars
Information collected for a German project investigating the use of uranium-charged ammunition in Iraq shows that when Iraqi women fear for their children's health, it is with good reason. Jürgen Hanefeld reports
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Militant Islamism
Algeria – A Member of the "Axis of Good"?
The Algerian government has repeatedly demanded that the EU place two Algerian Islamist groups on its list of terrorist organizations. The EU has consented, but so far nothing has happened. A report by Bernhard Schmid
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Saudi Municipal Elections
Gradualism of Reform and Traditional Politics
Many commentators have criticized that municipal elections in Saudi Arabia were only a false front to appease calls for more democracy. But in his analysis, Amr Hamzawy argues that historical specificities must be considered
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Turkey/EU
Is Ankara Losing its Reform Zeal?
With the start of EU accession talks scheduled for later this year, Turkey's critics say its reform zest appears to be waning. But could it simply be a case that the drone of domestic politics has taken over? By Samira Lazarovic
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German Chancellor Visits Persian Gulf
Schröder, German Mission Seek Business Contacts
The trip of Gerhard Schröder to the Persian Gulf is described as the largest-ever official German mission to the region. The visit focussed on three topics: political talks, the support of democracy and economic cooperation. Peter Zimmermann reports
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Turkish Cypriot Elections
EU Welcomes Election Outcome
Dovish Turkish Cypriot Premier Mehmet Ali Talat claimed victory in parliamentary elections Sunday in a result that was swiftly welcomed by the European Commission.
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Afghanistan
Dilemmas of Fighting Drugs
In times of hardship and war, cultivating opium became a strategy of survival for farmers in Afghanistan. The fact that they have no sense of wrongdoing makes it difficult to draft policies to stall production. By Conrad Schetter
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Iraqi Elections
Shiites, Kurds Dominate Iraq Vote
US and British leaders praised Iraqi election results that handed a victory to a coalition of Shiite parties. But some European commentators worried about instability and the country's disenfranchised Sunni minority.
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