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Interview with Racecar Driver Bruno Senna: 'Thinking about Danger Slows You Down'

Thu, 09/04/2008 - 15:15 - Der Spiegel

Brazilian racecar driver Bruno Senna is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary uncle Ayrton, who got him hooked on high-speed racing as a child. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, the 24-year-old discusses Formula One, the fear of dying and Michael Schumacher.

Interview with Former Secretary of State Albright: 'The Russians Have Crossed a Red Line'

Mon, 09/01/2008 - 12:45 - Der Spiegel

What should the West do about Russia. Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told SPIEGEL that the West needs to work together -- and look for ways to isolate Russia internationally.

Interview with Match-Fixing Investigator Declan Hill: 'I Am Sure the World Cup Game Was Manipulated'

Mon, 09/01/2008 - 12:45 - Der Spiegel

Canadian journalist Declan Hill spoke to SPIEGEL about his investigation into betting syndicates in Asia. He claims to have uncovered evidence that the result of the last-16 football match between Ghana and Brazil during the 2006 World Cup was fixed.

New German Betting Scandal Suspected: Football Bodies to Investigate Match-Fixing Claims

Mon, 09/01/2008 - 11:30 - Der Spiegel

Canadian journalist Declan Hill has claimed in an interview with SPIEGEL that a World Cup match in 2006 was manipulated by an Asian betting syndicate. According to SPIEGEL's own research, two German league matches may also have been fixed. The German football association has responded by launching an investigation.

SPIEGEL Pub Quiz: Tom Cruise and the Electric Chair

Fri, 08/29/2008 - 15:45 - Der Spiegel

Cats in peril, deadly undertakers, dance-floor innovations. If it feels like the last few weeks have been all about Georgia, then think again. Grab a beverage and hold on tight as the SPIEGEL Pub Quiz takes you on a funfair ride through the strange but true happenings of recent weeks.

SPIEGEL Interview with US Commerce Secretary Gutierrez: 'Isolationist Policies Would Be a Big Mistake'

Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:15 - Der Spiegel

Should Russia face economic repercussions from the Georgia war? US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told SPIEGEL how the West should respond, discussed the state of free trade in the world and talked about US presidential candidate John McCain.

Moscow Defiant on Georgia: 'People Want to Label Russia as the Aggressor'

Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:00 - Der Spiegel

As Russia continues to defy the West's pleas to withdraw all its troops from Georgia, deputies in Moscow are calling for the independence of the two breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Meanwhile Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin has told SPIEGEL ONLINE that Russia wants good relations with the West, but is only hearing threats.

SPIEGEL Pub Quiz: Racing Through Olympics History

Fri, 08/22/2008 - 16:00 - Der Spiegel

You may be glued to the heroic feats in Beijing but how is your Olympics trivia knowledge? Do you who won the Olympic gold running his first ever marathon? Or how many times Jess Owens competed at the games. If you fancy your chances, then pull up a comfy armchair and take a sportsmanly crack at the SPIEGEL Olympics Quiz.

'A Lack of Leadership in Germany': The Georgia Crisis as Our Readers See It

Fri, 08/15/2008 - 15:00 - Der Spiegel

If the Georgian march into South Ossetia caught the world by surprise, the overwhelming Russian response caused jaws to drop. But what happens next? SPIEGEL ONLINE readers have some ideas.

SPIEGEL Pub Quiz: Tokio Hotel and the Horny Badgers

Fri, 08/15/2008 - 15:00 - Der Spiegel

Some call it the silly season but the news in Germany over the last few weeks has been nothing short of bizarre. From digging up old flags, to selling bus stops on eBay, the country is finding ways to enjoy the summer months. Grab a cool beverage and relax while you see if you can unravel the mysteries of this week's SPIEGEL Pub Quiz.