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Eastern Germany

What's Left of the Berlin Wall

On Aug. 13, 1961, East German workers began erecting the infamous Berlin Wall, which would separate the city in two halves for more than 28 years. Take a look at what's left of the wall nearly two decades after its fall.

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Germany Divided

Check out DW-WORLD.DE's special coverage of the former German-German border. 

Famous Stretch of Berlin Wall to be Restored

For 28 years, Berliners dreamed of tearing down the Wall. Now, the largest remaining stretch of it is to be touched up to preserve art works against weather damage and vandalism. But how long can it stay spic and span? (06.08.2008) 

WWW Links

The Berlin Wall

Take a look at Berlin's official Web site, which has an extensive section in English on the Berlin Wall. 

Mauerguide

More information on Berlin's new GPS-based, interactive guide that let's visitors explore the remains of the wall. 

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Journalists acquitted of violating SS officer's rights 10.02.2012

Two Dutch journalists have been acquitted of violating the privacy of a former SS officer. The public interest outweighed the man's right to privacy, according to the German court.

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German foreign policy works to support gay rights 09.02.2012

Homosexuals are marginalized in many countries: some 80 nations make homosexuality punishable by law. Germany has put renewed emphasis on gay rights, and is working with the EU to protect homosexuals everywhere.
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Syrian agents intimidate dissidents in Germany 08.02.2012

Two alleged Syrian spies have been arrested for spying on Syrian dissidents in Germany. The intelligence agencies say that such spying is by no means rare but they do what they can to protect them.

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epa03058743 (FILE) A file photo dated 08 December 2011 shows a sign displaying the name of the Standard & Poor's financial rating services in its offices in Paris, France. Rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the long-term credit ratings of nine European countries on 13 January 2012, saying actions taken by the eurozone to contain its debt crisis were likely insufficient. France and Austria lost their top AAA credit, and were downgraded by one notch to AA+. Italy, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus were lowered two levels, while Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia each fell one level. Germany, along with Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, maintained their credit scores. EPA/IAN LANGSDON *** Local Caption *** 00000403028011

Italian banks downgraded

Some of Italy's largest banks have had their credit ratings slashed by S&P, a month after the Italian state saw its own creditworthiness cut. Prime Minister Mario Monti played down the bank downgrades.

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Culture

It's showtime

Berlin's Film Festival opened with a period drama set at the dawn of the French Revolution.

People and Politics

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