| SPIEGEL ONLINE | INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER |
| Compiled on October 24, 2013, 07:34 PM CET |
| FRENEMIES Spying on Allies Fits Obama's Standoffish Profile Diplomats are not surprised that the security agencies under US President Barack Obama have reportedly been monitoring close allies like German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He has failed to foster close relationships with other heads of state, causing much frustration around the world. |
| 'OUT OF HAND' Europe Furious Over US Spying Allegations The newest allegations of US spying have unleashed a torrent of criticism and concern in Europe. If suspicions unearthed by SPIEGEL that the US tapped Chancellor Merkel's cell phone turn out to be true, the ramifications for trans-Atlantic ties could be immense. |
| MERKEL'S PHONE Spying Suspicions Put Obama in a Tight Spot Berlin has reacted strongly to suspicions that US intelligence spied on Chancellor Merkel's mobile phone. If the accusations turn out to be true, it will put President Obama in a rather awkward position. |
| HOT WATER German Foreign Minister Summons US Ambassador German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has summoned the new American ambassador to Berlin over allegations the US has been tapping Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone. |
| 'THAT'S JUST NOT DONE' Merkel Comments on Spying Allegations German Chancellor Angela Merkel broke her silence Thursday over German allegations that US intelligence agencies tapped her cell phone. Upon arriving at an EU summit in Brussels, Merkel told reporters that the trust between Germany and the US "now has to be built anew." |
| SELF-ASSEMBLY ON THE SAVANNA IKEA Shelters House Refugees The Swedish furniture giant IKEA has sent self-assembly huts to the savanna of Ethiopia to house Somali refugees. If the test case proves successful, they soon could be used as alternatives to tents in other parts of the world. |
| EUROPE GONE WILD Back to Nature on the Continent Conservationists want to turn parts of Europe back into wilderness, teeming with wild horses, lynxes and native bison. But there are varying interpretations of what "wilderness" means and conflict over how much it should be managed. |
| RECORD RELEASE Berlin Gags on Lady Gaga's Berghain Show Berlin's legendary techno club Berghain is hosting a VIP-only record-release party by major label pop star Lady Gaga on Thursday night. Does the appearance signal the downfall of a storied institution -- or is it just business as usual? |
| 'STRONG AND SEXY' French Art Fair Makes a Comeback The Paris art fair FIAC is celebrating its 40th anniversary at a time when the global art market is attracting more money than ever. After years of irrelevance, it has reclaimed its spot as one of the world's premier events for contemporary art. |
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