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Middle EastEU Skeptical about Israeli Plan
European reaction to U.S. support for Israel's West Bank plans was reserved on Thursday. The EU and the German government warned that both Israelis and Palestinians must agree to any border changes.
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Muslims in Germany
Instead of Protest: Raising Awareness in Mosques
Muslims living in Germany have been criticised for not distancing themselves visibly enough from Islamist terrorism. Diet Simon discussed the issue with Ogus Ücüncü, secretary-general of Germany largest Muslim organisation, Milli Görüs.
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Easter Marches in Europe
Protesting Against Military Buildup and Iraq War
The burning issues at the Easter marches across Europe this year are countless, running the gamut from the war in Iraq to the growing gap between the rich and the poor. By Silke Ballweg
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Cyprus
Greek Cypriot Leader Rejects Peace Plan
In a fresh blow to the Cyprus peace process, Greek Cypriot leader Tassos Papadopoulos has urged voters to reject a U.N. plan to reunify the island in a referendum later this month.
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Opinion
Blockading Terror Trials
The only person convicted of involvement in the Sept. 11 terror attacks was released on Wednesday ahead of a retrial. The German judiciary showed it takes its cues from the rule of law, not from political pressure. By Claudia Venohr
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Cyprus
Peace Plan Set for Vote
Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators failed to agree on plans to reunify Cyprus. In late April it will be up to the island's residents to vote on U.N. chief Annan's plan for one Cypriot state.
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Background
Bumper Ballot in Indonesia
In the world's most populous Muslim country, the people went to the polls last Monday, to elect a new parliament and new regional, provincial, and district assemblies. No less than 24 parties are in the running. None of them has a clear-cut manifesto.
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Morocco
The Reforms Have Yet to Set Root in People's Minds
In Morocco, a new family law, the Moudwana, was introduced in mid-January that is to improve the societal status of women. The reforms are, however, still subject of heated debate. Nicola Fell reports from Marrakech.
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Afghanistan Conference in Berlin
Conference Ends with Focus on Drugs and Security
On the final day of the Afghanistan donor conference in Berlin, the international community agreed to aid the country in its battle against drugs and committed its troops to work to increase security ahead of elections.
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Afghanistan Conference in Berlin
Spotlight on Security and the Drugs Crisis
Afghanistan and its neighbors agreed on measures to curb the country's immense drugs exports as security issues take center stage on the final day of the international donor conference in Berlin.
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Afghanistan Conference in Berlin
Donor Conference Pledges Billions in Aid
Germany, the U.S. and other wealthy countries responded to Afghan President Karzai's appeal to help his country "stand on its own strong feet" by pledging $8.2 billion next year for reconstruction aid.
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Afghanistan Conference in Berlin
Reminding Delegates of Their Obligations
A two-day conference attended by high-ranking international delegates is taking place in Berlin on Wednesday. There will be more than 60 EU, G8 and NATO delegations, but also from Afghanistan's neighbouring countries. Musa Samimy reports
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