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Major news items in leading German newspapers

Xinhua, February 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are the major news items in leading German newspapers on Wednesday.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung:

-- People who use smartphone while driving have a more than threefold increased risk of accidents, according to the conclusion of a long-term study from the United States.

Die Welt:

-- The strict entry requirements of individual countries have exacerbated the refugee crisis in the Western Balkans. The decision of Austria to introduce daily limits for reception of asylum seekers triggered a series of other measures along the Balkan route.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

-- Peter Altmaier, chief of staff of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office and refugee coordinator, dismissed in an interview the announcement by Austria to introduce daily limits for reception of asylum seekers and to close borders. Enditem