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To freeze a fragile status quo, to consolidate one's position, or to remain separate from others perceived as temptations or threats (or both) – such have always been the goals of politicians who build walls. Full Article at The Scotsman
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As world leaders gather in Germany to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a thought should be spared to other barriers – both physical and psychological – that persist as we enter a new decade. Full Article at Lebanon Daily Star
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MOSCOW, November 6 (RIA Novosti) - As Germany and the rest of the world prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned against creating new barriers between nations. Full Article at RIA Novosti
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BERLIN: Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of U2’s free concert celebrating 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall will have to “scale these city walls” after organizers threw up a massive barrier to block the view for those without tickets. Full Article at Times of India
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BERLIN: Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of U2’s free concert celebrating 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall will have to “scale these city walls” after organizers threw up a massive barrier to block the view for those without tickets. Full Article at Times of India
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This day, the 9th of November, is a truly joyous day in the history of Germany ... Today, 20 years ago, the wall opened. The gate to freedom was opened, a seemingly unbreachable gate.
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We need to form an even stronger partnership to bring down the walls of the 21st century, and to confront those who hide behind them; suicide bombers, those who murder girls who want to go to school and leaders who choose their own fortune over those of their people
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Many now forget ... that the fall of the Berlin wall was not the cause of global changes but to a great extent the consequence of deep, popular reform movements that started in the east, and the Soviet Union in particular.
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This wall bars from view the needs of future generations and prevents us from doing what is urgently necessary to preserve the basis of our very lives and our climate.
