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‘Angela Merkel’ Talks NSA Snooping on SNL
Fears U.S. agency now knows her most embarrassing Google searches, like “Angela Merkel lame”
Germany’s Quietness Campaign
‘Whispering asphalt’ and bans on night flights are just a few of the many proposals for more peace and quiet across the country
Fight Songs: Eleven Great Musician-Politician Campaign Feuds
It’s an age-old battle between (mostly) conservative politicians and (mostly) liberal musicians, and it’s still going strong in 2012.
WATCH: Germany’s Angela Merkel Gets Schooled at Geography
You’d think the German Chancellor could find Berlin on a map, nein?
Waiter Accidentally Dumps Beer All Over Angela Merkel
The waiter says he’s mortified, but the German chancellor wasn’t too upset.
German-U.S. Relations Strengthened…Through Pantsuits
Like Nickelodeon’s Doug Funnie, Hillary Clinton prefers one uniform to wear while on the job: the famous pantsuit. And the Secretary of State is in good company; German Chancellor Angela Merkel is also a devoted pantsuit fan.
Powerful Playlists: The Music that Moves World Leaders
One of the best ways to ensure your favorite musical group will play a personal concert for you is to become a world leader.
Global Impact: Nuclear Crisis in Japan Triggers Protest in Germany
Tens of thousands of anti-nuclear protesters formed a chain in Stuttgart, Germany on Saturday, which marked the biggest anti-nuclear demonstration since the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago.
Quotes: On Multiculturalism
“This multicultural approach, saying that we simply live side by side and live happily with each other has failed. Utterly failed.”
–Chancellor Angela Merkel, on multiculturalism in Germany. (via Associated Press)
Weekend Wrap-up: What You Missed on Your Days Off
While you were sleeping late, enjoying leisurely brunches and going for relaxing strolls in the park, NewsFeed was working. And while you may have had a refreshing few days off (note: NewsFeed is not bitter), you likely missed …
Behind Germany’s Nuclear Power Extension
The German government nixed plans to phase out nuclear power in the country by 2021, extending the plants’ lives by an average of 12 years.