Is there a danger that Germans may now be forgetting the grimmest aspects of their past?

ECONOMIST: Germany comes out of its post-war shell

The report's findings were the grimmest since 1974, when the average college lost 11.4% of its endowment.

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In perhaps the grimmest omen for the corporation, its strongest support was among those aged over 65.

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How else can the fact Warren Gatland's men were booed at the end of what was one of the grimmest days of his tenure as coach be explained?

BBC: Fans disappointed by Wales slump

Bond investors have bailed, its banks are on the brink and politicians have passed the grimmest budget in its history, but Facebook still believes in putting more money (and staff) into Ireland.

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"He was an exceptional talent both behind the camera and editing the work of others and even in the grimmest circumstances he always made sure to live life to the fullest, " Lyon said.

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As Portugal passes the halfway mark of its three-year adjustment program, the steep tax increases facing many families have made the outlook for 2013 -- the third consecutive year of austerity, recession and rising unemployment -- the grimmest yet.

CNN: Portugal braced for 'fiscal earthquake'