Germany
Kurt Maetzig, master of German cinema
August 21, 2012An extraordinary filmmaker who made extraordinary films and lived to the extraordinary age of 101, Kurt Maetzig died August 8. But he was virtually unknown in the U.S.
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August 9, 2012The capitalist industrialists of Nazi Germany were instrumental in the political rise and installation of Adolph Hitler as master of Germany.
Read moreAn in-depth look at Germany’s Left Party congress
June 5, 2012The media were keen for a real wide split in the party. In truth, a lot of the members feared the same.
Read moreGerman elections: The good, the bad, and the ugly
May 14, 2012In a way, it's a "good news" and "bad news" angle.
Read moreAusterity goes down to defeat in Europe
May 7, 2012Voters rejected political parties that have pushed for austerity, and voted in lawmakers who campaigned for policies of economic stimulus and growth.
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