'Straße' ('Strasse') and Python 2

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>>> sys.version
2.7.6 (default, Nov 10 2013, 19:24:18) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)]
>>> s = 'Straße'
>>> assert len(s) == 6
>>> assert s[5] == 'e'
>>> 

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