Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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OUTBREAK IN GERMANY 
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Precious Time Lost in Hunt for E. Coli
The E. coli epidemic continues to ravage Germany, with every attempt to
pinpoint its origin ending in failure so far. Experts say that for a
developed country, Germany was ill-prepared to handle such an outbreak
and that officials wasted valuable time.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766969,00.html#ref=nlint

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E. COLI EPIDEMIC
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Tests Fail to Support Sprouts as Outbreak Culprit
Officials in Lower Saxony announced over the weekend that raw sprouts
were the likely cause of the ongoing E. coli epidemic in Germany
because many of the people infected with the deadly bacteria had eaten
sprouts from a farm in the northwestern state. But test results released
on Monday failed to support the theory.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766840,00.html#ref=nlint

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PLOWED UNDER
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German Farmers Hit Hard by E. Coli Outbreak
Vegetable farmers in Germany are losing up to 5 million euros a day as a
result of the E. coli scare which has gripped the country. Even though
lettuce and other produce from many farms has been given a clean bill of
health, consumers and retailers have stopped buying greens.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,766910,00.html#ref=nlint

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'WE CANNOT STAND BY AND WATCH THEM DIE'
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Doctors Use Untested Medication for Deadly E. Coli
US drug manufacturer Alexion is sending free medicine to Germany to help
doctors battling the most severe cases in the current E. coli outbreak.
But the extent to which Eculizumab can help remains unclear. 

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766918,00.html#ref=nlint

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A FATALLY FLAWED RECOVERY PLAN
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Greece Back on the Brink
Greece needs even more money -- EU officials estimate that a new bailout
will cost over 100 billion euros rather than the previously assumed 60
billion. It will get the aid, even though the rescue strategy adopted so
far seems doomed. The economy is shrinking, and ambitious privatization
plans are illusory.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,766809,00.html#ref=nlint

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DUBIOUS VALUE
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European Banks Dump Junk Bonds on ECB
European bankers from countries with ailing economies need fresh
infusions of cash from the European Central Bank, but the ECB has turned
into the dumping ground for European banks' junk bonds. The practice
could harm the central bank's reputation as well as the euro.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,766856,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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Yemen Faces Abyss Despite President's Departure
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh may have left the country for
medical treatment, but a peaceful transition of power is by no means
assured. German commentators say that urgent action is required to
prevent the country from sliding into civil war and chaos.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,766869,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: An Uncertain Future for Yemen
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-68869.html#ref=nlint


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GERMAN INTELLIGENCE REPORT
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Increase in Left-Wing Extremism Sparks Concern
Left-wing extremism is on the rise in Germany, according to a classified
intelligence report seen by SPIEGEL. The number of violent militants has
risen by a fifth since 2005 and offenses rose sharply in the first
quarter of 2011. Authorities are intensifying their surveillance of the
scene.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766865,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: A Surge in Left-Wing Extremist Crime
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-68879.html#ref=nlint


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UNITED IN MUTUAL ANNOYANCE
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What's Gone Wrong with German-US Relations?
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be fêted in the White
House as a recipient of America's highest civilian award. But the honor
comes at a time when the US and Germany have struggled to reach
agreement on issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy. By
SPIEGEL Staff

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766826,00.html#ref=nlint

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REGIONAL CDU OFFICIAL SPEAKS OUT
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Merkel Under Fire Within Her Own Party 
Regional election defeats for the ruling Christian Democratic Union this
year have sparked open criticism of Chancellor Angela Merkel. A regional
CDU official has written a paper claiming that the party has alienated
itself from its core voters under her leadership. 

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,766897,00.html#ref=nlint