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TunisiaSocial Changes in the Police State
In 2010, Tunisia is due to become part of an EU/North Africa free trade zone. But before that happens, many jobs in the country will be lost and with them, in all probability, the state's political stability. Bernhard Schmid reports
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Opinion Peter Philipp
No Need to Panic in Holland
Despite simmering tensions in Holland, a clash of civilizations won't break out in Europe if people maintain their cool, writes Deutsche Welle's Peter Philipp.
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The Pressing Issue of Integration
Holland Prompts Soul-Searching in Germany
As is the case in other parts of Europe, the murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh has prompted some serious soul-searching in Germany, where politicians of every stripe are mulling integration. By Deutsche Welle staff
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Islam in China
Ethnic Powder Keg in Henan Province
The reasons for the tensions between China's ethnic majority, the Han, and the Hui minority remain unclear. But an ethnic conflict has been brewing under the surface for some time. By Kerstin Winter
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Netherlands
A Litmus Test for the Dutch Integration Policy
The murder of the Dutch film-maker Van Gogh at the hands of a Moroccan has been followed by arson attacks on mosques and churches. The Netherlands' integration policy is increasingly being called into question. By Lennart Lehmann
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EU Tackles Integration Issues
Trying to Bridge Gaps on a Political Level
Against the background of recent violence in the Netherlands, the Dutch EU Presidency is chairing the EU's first conference on integration. The European Parliament meanwhile has launched its own anti-racism group.
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Suad Amiry
"Not Without My Mother-in-Law"
Never lose your values or your humor. For Suad Amiry, those are words to live by, and it is with humor that she brings a vivid picture of everyday life in the occupied territories to Europe. Petra Tabeling portrays the Palestinian author and peace activist.
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Study on Corruption
Bangladesh the Second-most Corrupt Country
Bangladesh was for years described as the world's most corrupt country. Transparency International has now ranked it the second-most corrupt after Nigeria, in a study of 146 countries. Rina Goldenberg reports from Dhakar.
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National Socialism
Are Arabs Turning a Blind Eye to History?
A recently published study conducted by the Centre for Modern Oriental Studies in Berlin illustrates the complexity of the relations between Arabs and National Socialism. Lennart Lehmann read the study for Qantara.de.
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Opinion
Pull-out from Gaza Is Not a Historic Decision
Israel's parliament approved a pull-out plan from Gaza on Tuesday. Premier Sharon had to rely on opposition votes for this precedent-setting decision. But it can't be called historic, says Deutsche Welle's Peter Philipp.
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"Nakba in Hebrew"
Israelis Commemorate the Fate of the Palestinians
The Zochrot organization is dedicated to forcing the Israeli public to acknowledge and commemorate the uprooting of the Palestinians – an undertaking that is anything but easy. By Joseph Croitoru
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Iran's Nuclear Program
Teheran to Consider EU Nuclear Demands
In a major strategy shift in the standoff over its nuclear program, Iran said on Monday it was ready to consider a European request to maintain a suspension on enriching uranium.
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