------------------------------------------------------------------------ BUSH'S TRAGIC LEGACY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How 9/11 Triggered America's Decline The events of Sept. 11, 2001 led to a wave of solidarity with the US. But the superpower has lost that goodwill over the course of the wars it subsequently waged. Now America is mainly seen not as the victim of terrorism, but as a perpetrator of violence itself. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,785405,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OPINION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ten Lost Years Ten years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, and today only losers remain. Islam has been taken hostage by blinded ideologues. The West has betrayed its values in its struggle against terror, and we are now burdened with Islamophobes. Without 9/11, the crimes of Anders Behring Breivik and the rise of right-wing populists in Europe would be inconceivable. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,785280,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VICIOUS ATTACK IN BERLIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subway Beating Becomes Campaign Issue A surveillance video showing the brutal attack of a man on a Berlin subway platform went viral this April. As a trial against the two teens accused of the crime unfolds, local politicians have turned public transportation safety into a campaign issue for the city-state's rapidly approaching election. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,784959,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FINGERS IN THE DYKE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Germany Lacks Clear Plan for Climate Change Germany is preparing for climate change by installing air conditioners in overheated cities and irrigation systems on dry fields. But a new federal proposal is short on details, state programs differ and there is no solid plan for preparing the country for a warming world. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,785181,00.html#ref=nlint -------------------- Photo Gallery: Germany Prepares for Climate Change http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-72632.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ REQUIRED READING FOR THE DIGERATI ------------------------------------------------------------------------ German Edition of 'Wired' Hits the Newsstands Germany finally has its own edition of Wired, the celebrated US technology magazine. The first issue is attractive, varied and entertaining, even if it recycles a bit too much content from the US edition. Germany is sorely in need such a playful approach to the digital world. http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,785341,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GERMANY'S EU COMMISSIONER OETTINGER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 'Deficit Sinners' Flags Should Fly at Half-Mast' With the debt crisis in Greece spiralling out of control, German EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger suggested some radical solutions on Friday. Not only should EU officials take over tax collection for the 'obviously ineffective' Greeks, but 'deficit sinner' countries should be made to fly their flags at half mast. http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,785365,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE WORLD FROM BERLIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 'Germany Is in the Jihadists' Crosshairs' Two men were arrested in Berlin on Thursday on suspicion of stockpiling chemicals which could be used to build a bomb. German commentators have praised the work of the security forces, but warn that, as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, more needs to be done to combat terrorism. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,785343,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ILLEGAL FISHING CRACKDOWN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trans-Atlantic Pact Targets 'Other Piracy' Europe and the United States agreed this week to fight illegal fishing together, but the terms were vague. Still, environmentalists have welcomed their intentions, saying they hope tougher regulations will eventually be created to curb large-scale poaching on the high seas. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,785189,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HAUTE CUISINE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Taking the Pop-Up Restaurant to New Heights Berlin, not Frankfurt, is known for creative dining pursuits like pop-up restaurants and supper clubs. But as the competition for hip dining heats up, a Berlin outfit has made the unexpected move to the staid financial center. Perched atop a skyscraper, it claims to be world's highest pop-up restaurant. http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,785286,00.html#ref=nlint ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PICTURE THIS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Smooth as Silk http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,785375,00.html#ref=nlint
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