| SPIEGEL ONLINE | INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER |
| Compiled on June 19, 2012, 06:08 PM CET |
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Escalating Violence
Face to Face with Syria's Apocalypse The Syrian conflict is becoming increasingly brutal, with eyewitnesses describing horrific scenes of rape and massacres. Both sides have the sense that the end game is approaching, but no one knows how it will play out. The opposition is starting to discuss what kind of Syria they want for the future, but some are uneasy about the growing power of the Free Syrian Army. |
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Defending the Rebels
Eyewitnesses Contradict Houla Massacre Claims Recent German media reports have suggested that Syrian rebels carried out the Houla massacre and then blamed President Assad's forces. But eyewitnesses to the killings contradict those claims. |
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Frayed Tempers at G-20
Euro-Zone Leaders Tired of Criticism from Abroad The state of the euro zone is the dominant theme at the G-20 summit in Mexico this week. But European Commission President Barroso has had enough. He erupted in frustration on Monday and insisted that Europe is doing all it can. Not all of the gathered leaders would agree. |
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Putting the Brakes on Austerity
Greek Coalition Could Be Expensive for Germany Greece may soon have a governing coalition, but the agreement might turn out to be expensive for Europe and Germany. Election winner Antonis Samaras has promised his voters to slow down Greece's austerity drive, with media reports indicating he may soon make a formal request to Brussels. Any delay, however, could cost Germany billions. |
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Erdogan the Misogynist
Turkish Prime Minister Assaults Women's Rights Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has never been much of a feminist, but women in Turkey are enraged by his latest comments on abortion. Critics say he is trying to distract attention from a scandal involving a massacre of Kurdish civilians last year. |
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The World from Berlin
'Egypt's Uprising Now Seems Like Historical Hiccup' The winner of Egypt's presidential runoff election has yet to be officially announced, but he is unlikely to wield any authority after the military claimed sweeping new powers. German commentators on Tuesday question whether the country can regain its democratic momentum. |
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Crash Landing
Berlin's New Airport Faces a Financial Debacle First, planning errors and problems with the fire safety system pushed back the opening of Berlin's new international airport by nine months. Now, the project faces significant financial problems. The planned opening date in March 2013 could be in jeopardy. |
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Read My Lips
Deaf Twitterer Divines Euro 2012 Sideline Chatter What do football trainers scream to their players from the sidelines? Deaf German Twitter user Julia Probst will tell you. She reads the lips of both players and coaches and passes along their wisdom to her growing legion of followers. |
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Picture This
Bird's Eye View |
