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The theme of the day: The world after General Soleimani was killed
The US attack on top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani should weaken the regime in Tehran. But at least for the time being he has achieved the opposite. Where citizens recently demonstrated against the Iranian regime, three days after the attack, they gathered behind their leadership in mourning trains. United in anger, they commemorated the dead - a gift to the mullahs. The overview.
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Crowds of people to the horizon in a funeral procession for Soleimani
So how thoughtful was Donald Trump's decision? Critical voices in Washingten assume that he ordered the attack to distract from the domestic political crisis surrounding his impeachment procedure. Others suspect a sheer demonstration of power, fired from the golf course and without knowing the consequences. But can Trump afford to be a warmonger? Our US correspondent Roland Nelles provides an assessment.
Internationally, efforts to calm the situation in the Middle East are in full swing. Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin plan to meet at the weekend to discuss the conflict. The EU, however, is trying to save the nuclear deal with Iran - but this in turn risks the displeasure of the United States. The analysis.
The danger that hovers over the failure of the nuclear deal is the Iranian atomic bomb. But Iran's partial withdrawal from the agreement is a step that has been planned for some time. My colleague Julia Köppe explains what is necessary to build nuclear explosive devices and how realistic the fear of the Iranian atomic bomb is.
The number of the day: 3
German retail sales rose last year by a price-adjusted three percent - and thus increased for the tenth time in a row. This was announced by the Federal Statistical Office.
News: What you need to know today
- Bundeswehr does not send any new soldiers to Iraq for the time being: Due to the tense situation in Iraq, the Bundeswehr has decided to initially suspend the planned exchange of troops stationed there. It is unclear what happens to the soldiers on site.
- Zoran Milanovic new president in Croatia: the social democrat becomes the new head of state in Zagreb. For Croatia and Europe, his choice is another signal against populism.
- Real estate prices continue to rise: the combination could not be more unfortunate: scarce supply, large amounts of available money - and only a few investment alternatives. This continues to drive up prices even after a ten-year boom.
- Fatal accident in South Tyrol: Alcoholized, a 27-year-old drove into a group of people, six people died. Now the driver is transferred to a prison.
Opinion: The most discussed comments, interviews, essays
Neighborhood war: Most of the time, door-to-door runs peacefully. But what if an unwanted plant shade leads to surveillance cameras and subpoenas? Sibylle Berg tried soothing at first - but then found the better solution.
"A psychological tour with tears, melancholy and inspiration" : bestselling author Ildikó von Kürthy talks about why she spent a night in the house of her long-deceased parents after years, about imperfection and self-optimization.
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Ildikó von Kürthy: "I would happily accept the hangover if the intoxication was worth it"
Where science fiction was right and where it wasn't: China is where the world that science fiction prophets came up with in the 1980s is emerging. Our columnist Christian Stöcker thinks: The authors of that time were wrong. China's pigs and tomorrow's world.
Good news from Qatar: Manuel Neuer remains number one in the goal of FC Bayern Munich. Football brings ease in difficult times, says Harald Schmidt. The video column.
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Stories: The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
How other countries look at Germany: Germany seeks its role in the world, but how does the world look at Germany? In Washington and Beijing, Warsaw, Moscow and Paris, one wonders where Berlin is heading. Five short analyzes.
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"Many are at a loss as to why Berlin wants so little"
Women pose, men lie with old age: Psychologists Johanna Degen and Andrea Kleeberg-Niepage have researched motives and preferences in online dating. In the interview, they talk about the market logic on Tinder, status symbols, surf photos and what profile pictures really mean.
Underestimated addiction risk for adolescents : Does your child take a break if someone wants to prevent them from playing? Doctors warn of computer games like "Fortnite", even ten-year-olds show symptoms like heroin junkies. Experts have investigated why this is and what you can do about it.
My evening: The recommendations for your evening
Get out: Or better - run out! Even though it's cold and uncomfortable and the sofa is waiting inside, tonight could be the night you start jogging.
Because no matter which route you take, the first step is the hardest. What motivational tricks help you to get yourself up for a run after work? How should you start training? And what equipment makes sense?
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Paul Schmidt-Hellinger: "You don't have to be athletic to run - it makes you so"
Doctor and athlete Paul Schmidt-Hellinger has won the Barbados Marathon twice, holds the German record over 50 kilometers and knows the answers. In the new episode of our podcast "Live Smarter" he reveals how it's done.
I wish you a nice, sporty evening.
warmly
Isabella Reichert from the Daily team
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