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A Gaza Conundrum: The Story Behind the Rise of Hamas

Even as all eyes were on the PLO, a small Islamist group slowly took root in the Gaza Strip in the late 1980s. But under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas grew and grew, and ultimately became the murderous terror group it is today. This is its story. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/G93f8an via IFTTT

Espionage from the East: "Russia Is a Storm, China Is Climate Change"

Spying from China continues to grow in both volume and sophistication. The cyber-snoops from the People's Republic have moved beyond companies and are now seeking to exert influence on politics in Germany – all while keeping a close eye on dissidents and minorities. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/TlEIg1b via IFTTT

Hamas in Germany: Arrests Suggest Terrorist Organization Is Operating in Europe

Germany used to be considered a safe haven for Hamas, a place where the terror organization could raise money and build networks. Now, with the arrest of suspected members, fears are growing that Hamas could by planning attacks in Europe. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3oDpxKu via IFTTT

"More Like Kidnapping": A Brutal Libyan Militia Helps Europe Keep Migrants at Bay

A vicious Libyan militia belonging to the warlord Khalifa Haftar hunts down refugees in the Mediterranean and drags them back to Libya. DER SPIEGEL reporting shows how Frontex and Maltese officials are involved. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/YWz9X2j via IFTTT

Russia: The Discontent of Soldiers' Wives Is Growing

The majority of Russians accept the war against Ukraine without complaint. But now, some of the wives of conscripted men are starting to go public with their frustration. They could become a problem for Putin. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Z8LxC1Q via IFTTT

"We Will Even Miss the 2-Degree Goal If Energy Policy Doesn't Change Fundamentally"

Despite all the talk of a shift to green energies and achieving climate neutrality, humanity is burning more fossil fuels than ever. In an interview, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, advocates for radical measures and foresees a potential reversal in the current trend. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/BAdZtVh via IFTTT

Klimakrise: IEA-Chef Fatih Birol hält sogar das Zwei-Grad-Ziel für unrealistisch (Kopie)

Despite all the talk of a shift to green energies and achieving climate neutrality, humanity is burning more fossil fuels than ever. In an interview, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, advocates for radical measures and foresees a potential reversal in the current trend. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/R3mY9vj via IFTTT

Black Gold Rush in Guyana: Is the World Really Ready to Abandon Fossil Fuels?

World leaders insist it is time to leave the fossil fuel era behind. But oil companies are making more money than ever before. A new project off the coast of Guyana shows why the energy transition remains more of a dream than reality. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/ymzRA4j via IFTTT

Interview with Bundesbank President Nagel: "We Are not the Sick Man of Europe"

Joachim Nagel is battling inflation on two fronts – as the head of Germany's central bank and as a hobby cook fighting high food prices at home. In an interview, he discusses Europe's economic challenges, successes achieved and a recent high court ruling that will make it harder for Germany to borrow money. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Ls5ZKkR via IFTTT

Refugees on the Balkan Route: Europe's Nameless Dead

They freeze to death in the forests and drown in the rivers: Many of the migrants who die on the Balkan route are never identified. Relatives are desperately searching for certainty – and some even have to pay bribes to get access to the morgues. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/EJDnrzh via IFTTT

Freezing in the Forests, Drowning in the Rivers: Europe's Nameless Dead on the Balkan Route

They freeze to death in the forests and drown in the rivers: Many of the migrants who die on the Balkan route are never identified. A journey with a Syrian father in search of his son. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/sGUP74Q via IFTTT

Interview with Bundesbank President Nagel: "We Are not the Sick Man of Europe"

Joachim Nagel is battling inflation on two fronts – as the head of Germany's central bank and as a hobby cook fighting high food prices at home. In an interview, he discusses Europe's economic challenges, successes achieved and a recent high court ruling that will make it harder for Germany to borrow money. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/WAbvLmf via IFTTT