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With Huge Fines, German Law Pushes Social Networks To Delete Abusive Posts

Anas Modamani speaks to the media Feb. 6 in Wuerzburg, Germany, after a court session about his lawsuit against Facebook. Modamani's suit, regarding the misuse of a selfie he took of himself with German Chancellor Angela Merkel was rejected, but his lawyer Lawyer Chan-Jo Jun, right, says that under a new law a lawsuit might not even have been necessary. Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images hide caption

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With Huge Fines, German Law Pushes Social Networks To Delete Abusive Posts

Social media companies could be penalized by as much as $58.3 million if they don't remove a malicious post from their platforms soon after it is reported — in some cases within 24 hours.

With Huge Fines, German Law Pushes Social Networks To Delete Abusive Posts

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500 Years Since 95 Theses, Martin Luther's Legacy Divides Some Of His Descendants

Five centuries ago, Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation. The anniversary prompted a recent meeting of his descendants to discuss the legacy Luther left when he nailed his theses on a church door.

500 Years Since 95 Theses, Martin Luther's Legacy Divides Some Of His Descendants

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Europe

After Coalition Talks, Kurz Expected To Be Austria's Next Prime Minister

No party won a majority but Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, 31, is poised to head the government following tough coalition government negotiations.

After Coalition Talks, Kurz Expected To Be Austria's Next Prime Minister

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Europe

Far-Right Expected To Win Austrian Elections

Austrians vote today in an election likely to shake up the traditional two-party structure of politics in Austria — and see an anti-immigrant far-right party form part of the next government.

Far-Right Expected To Win Austrian Elections

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Austria Election: Center-Right Party Head Likely Next Prime Minister

Sebastian Kurz, Austria's foreign minister and leader of the conservative Austrian People's Party (OeVP), arrives at his party headquarters on Oct. 13 in Vienna. The OeVP is currently leading in polls. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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Austria Election: Center-Right Party Head Likely Next Prime Minister

No party won a majority in Austria's national election but Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, 31, is poised to head the government following upcoming coalition government negotiations.

Austria Election: Center-Right Party Head Likely Next Prime Minister

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Europe

Germany's Angela Merkel Wins 4th Term As Far-Right Party Gains Power

Angela Merkel is chancellor of Germany again, but her party lost a lot of support, and the far right are in parliament for the first time in decades. The election results are a major shock for Germany's political establishment.

Germany's Angela Merkel Wins 4th Term As Far-Right Party Gains Power

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Angela Merkel Wins Mandate For 4th Term Despite Diluted Support

German Chancellor and Christian Democrat Angela Merkel appears to have lost some support because of her refugee policy that allowed more than a million asylum seekers into the country since 2015. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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Angela Merkel Wins Mandate For 4th Term Despite Diluted Support

Preliminary results show German voters gave Chancellor Angela Merkel a mandate for a fourth term, but with far fewer votes than needed for her to govern without forming a coalition.

Europe

Deportation As An Election Issue In Germany

A top campaign issue in Germany's election is the deportation of migrants who are considered dangerous or who don't qualify for asylum. Germany's broken deportation system will make that difficult.

Deportation As An Election Issue In Germany

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In German Election, Campaign Posters Are More Important Than TV Ads

A poster in Essen showing women in traditional German dress promotes the far-right party Alternative for Germany. The poster says, "Colorful variety? We have already." Martin Meissner/AP hide caption

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In German Election, Campaign Posters Are More Important Than TV Ads

The poster tradition dates back hundreds of years and serves as an equalizer in modern-day German elections. But some of today's messaging has been provocative to the point of causing offense.

Europe

Merkel Expected To Win Fourth Term In Germany Despite Far-Right Disruption

Germany goes to the polls on Sunday, and Angela Merkel is widely expected to win a fourth term as Chancellor. But disruption from the far-right and the hangover of the migrant crisis have made this campaign more difficult than Merkel is used to.

Merkel Expected To Win Fourth Term In Germany Despite Far-Right Disruption

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Europe

Visiting Angela Merkel's Home District

Chancellor Angela Merkel's home district handed her party a stinging defeat in state elections last year. As the general election draws near, voters seem to have forgiven her refugee policy.

Visiting Angela Merkel's Home District

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Europe

German Anti-Immigrant Party Helped By U.S. GOP Strategist

A right-wing, populist party running in the upcoming German elections has hired a Texas political strategy firm to help its campaign.

German Anti-Immigrant Party Helped By U.S. GOP Strategist

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Europe

Smaller Political Parties In Germany Could Become Powerbrokers

With Germany's emerging importance for European stability, eyes are on the Sept. 24 elections. Frontrunners are clear but third-place finisher may affect whether the government tilts right or left.

Smaller Political Parties In Germany Could Become Powerbrokers

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