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Energy

Merkel Says Gas Feud Risks Undermining Russia's Credibility

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A day ahead of a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Merkel warned that Moscow risked losing its credibility as a result of its long-running and increasingly acrimonious gas row with Ukraine. »

 

Aviation

Airbus Warns of "Horrible" Year Ahead

An Airbus employee

European aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus expects a dismal year with orders plummeting as the global economic crisis hits the aviation industry. »

 

European Union

EU Struggles to Save New Security Database as Costs Soar

A car crosses the border between the Czech Republic and Germany

Plans to create a vast new security database for Europe's border-free zone, the Schengen, have run into major technical, financial and legal problems. »

 

PARTNER SITE: Commentary from atlantic-community.org

Atlantic-community.org is an online platform for transatlantic debate on key issues of international politics and globalization. Find thought provoking analysis from international policy leaders and decision makers.

 

Middle East

Israeli Shells Hit UN Compound in Gaza

The UN compound up in smoke after being hit by a bomb

A central United Nations compound in the Gaza Strip has been hit by what were most likely three white phosphorus shells in the fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military Thursday, UN officials said. »

 

Economy

Europe Attempts To Counteract Recession

Graphic showing packages, EU flag and Euro bills

The worldwide economic crisis has significantly shaken Europe's economies. No country can sit back and wait it out. With a series of economic stimulus packages, nations hope they can weather the storm. »

 

Middle East

Avi Primor: EU Essential for Guaranteeing Israeli Security in Gaza

An Israeli army mobile artillery piece fires towards targets in the southern Gaza Strip, on the Israel side of the border with Gaza Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009.

DW-WORLD.DE spoke to Israel's former ambassador to Germany, Avi Primor, about the reasons for the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip and how the EU can help bring about peace between the Jews and Palestinians. »

 

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