http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Sun, 19 May 2013 13:50:43 +0200 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:50:43 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/drei-europaeische-geiseln-im-jemen-freigekommen-a-898997.html#ref=rss Fast fünf Monate nach ihrer Entführung im Jemen sind ein finnisches Paar sowie ein österreichischer Student freigelassen worden. Qaida-Terroristen hatten die Europäer in einem Elektronikgeschäft in Sanaa überfallen und verschleppt. Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:01 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/drei-europaeische-geiseln-im-jemen-freigekommen-a-898997.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/young-german-jihadists-fight-on-side-of-rebels-in-syrian-war-a-897235.html#ref=rss Jihadists from Germany are engaging in combat, and dying, on the side of the rebels in Syria. Authorities fear the young and inexperienced fighters will be radicalized before they return to Europe, assuming they survive at all. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:19:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/young-german-jihadists-fight-on-side-of-rebels-in-syrian-war-a-897235.html Jihadists from Germany are engaging in combat, and dying, on the side of the rebels in Syria. Authorities fear the young and inexperienced fighters will be radicalized before they return to Europe, assuming they survive at all. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-ahmed-rashid-on-the-failures-of-the-west-in-afghanistan-a-874034.html#ref=rss Ahmed Rashid, one of the world's foremost experts on Afghanistan, once welcomed US intervention in the failed state. But in a SPIEGEL interview, the Pakistani journalist says the West's model for development is fundamentally flawed and must be changed. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:30:16 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-ahmed-rashid-on-the-failures-of-the-west-in-afghanistan-a-874034.html Ahmed Rashid, one of the world's foremost experts on Afghanistan, once welcomed US intervention in the failed state. But in a SPIEGEL interview, the Pakistani journalist says the West's model for development is fundamentally flawed and must be changed. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/bonn-bomb-triggers-calls-for-greater-use-of-cctv-surveillance-in-germany-a-873185.html#ref=rss Germany's former capital narrowly escaped a deadly bombing last week when a device placed on a train station platform failed to detonate. The authorities suspect radical Islamists, but they are having trouble finding the perpetrators due to a lack of recorded surveillance images. The case has reignited calls for greater use of CCTV in Germany. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:42:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/bonn-bomb-triggers-calls-for-greater-use-of-cctv-surveillance-in-germany-a-873185.html Germany's former capital narrowly escaped a deadly bombing last week when a device placed on a train station platform failed to detonate. The authorities suspect radical Islamists, but they are having trouble finding the perpetrators due to a lack of recorded surveillance images. The case has reignited calls for greater use of CCTV in Germany.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/despite-attempts-at-transparency-problems-remain-for-guantanamo-trial-a-862897.html#ref=rss Pre-trial hearings in the prosecution of 9/11 mastermand Khalid Sheikh Mohammed began last week at the US base at Guantanamo. Chief Prosecutor Mark Martins hopes to create as fair a trial as possible, despite the death penalty being almost a foregone conclusion. But the challenges are daunting and the American government is making his task difficult. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:42:23 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/despite-attempts-at-transparency-problems-remain-for-guantanamo-trial-a-862897.html Pre-trial hearings in the prosecution of 9/11 mastermand Khalid Sheikh Mohammed began last week at the US base at Guantanamo. Chief Prosecutor Mark Martins hopes to create as fair a trial as possible, despite the death penalty being almost a foregone conclusion. But the challenges are daunting and the American government is making his task difficult.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/syrian-rebels-dispute-reports-about-al-qaida-fighters-in-their-ranks-a-849983.html#ref=rss Intelligence reports claim that members of the al-Qaida terrorist network are streaming into Syria to join the rebel ranks. But the rebels deny the allegations and say that jihadists are not welcome. In any case, it is the Assad regime that has long had ties to al-Qaida. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:51:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/syrian-rebels-dispute-reports-about-al-qaida-fighters-in-their-ranks-a-849983.html Intelligence reports claim that members of the al-Qaida terrorist network are streaming into Syria to join the rebel ranks. But the rebels deny the allegations and say that jihadists are not welcome. In any case, it is the Assad regime that has long had ties to al-Qaida.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-islamists-travel-to-egypt-a-849802.html#ref=rss Salafist Muslims influenced by a controversial preacher are leaving Germany to move to Egypt in search of the "true" Islam. German intelligence officials, who have been cracking down on radical Muslim groups recently, are concerned they may end up in networks linked to al-Qaida. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:47:05 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-islamists-travel-to-egypt-a-849802.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/former-osama-bin-laden-bodyguard-living-in-germany-a-848668.html#ref=rss A man who was part of Osama bin Laden's team of bodyguards has been living in the western German city of Bochum for years. Authorities say the Tunisian man is a "dangerous preacher," but attempts to expel him from the country have so far failed. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:59:02 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/former-osama-bin-laden-bodyguard-living-in-germany-a-848668.html A man who was part of Osama bin Laden's team of bodyguards has been living in the western German city of Bochum for years. Authorities say the Tunisian man is a "dangerous preacher," but attempts to expel him from the country have so far failed. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tense-relationship-between-the-us-and-pakistan-since-bin-laden-death-a-832291.html#ref=rss Washington and Islamabad have barely been on speaking terms since US forces killed Osama bin Laden last year. But with American and NATO troops set to leave neighboring Afghanistan soon, nuclear-armed Pakistan has little motivation to improve relations. Hatred of the US is growing in the country. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:59:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tense-relationship-between-the-us-and-pakistan-since-bin-laden-death-a-832291.html Washington and Islamabad have barely been on speaking terms since US forces killed Osama bin Laden last year. But with American and NATO troops set to leave neighboring Afghanistan soon, nuclear-armed Pakistan has little motivation to improve relations. Hatred of the US is growing in the country.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spiegel-interview-with-german-foreign-intelligence-chief-a-827780.html#ref=rss The new head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence service, Gerhard Schindler, 59, tells SPIEGEL he wants the agency to become more willing to take risks. He also says al-Qaida is becoming more influential in northern Africa and that the killing of Osama bin Laden hasn't significantly weakened it. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:20:25 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spiegel-interview-with-german-foreign-intelligence-chief-a-827780.html The new head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence service, Gerhard Schindler, 59, tells SPIEGEL he wants the agency to become more willing to take risks. He also says al-Qaida is becoming more influential in northern Africa and that the killing of Osama bin Laden hasn't significantly weakened it. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-drone-rationale-hints-at-war-with-iran-a-821151.html#ref=rss When it comes to America's security, President Barack Obama has turned out to be just as ruthlessly determined as his predecessor -- particularly when it comes to using drones to wage the war on terror. But the target of his recent legal repositioning might have much less to do with terrorists than with Iran. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:47:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-drone-rationale-hints-at-war-with-iran-a-821151.html When it comes to America's security, President Barack Obama has turned out to be just as ruthlessly determined as his predecessor -- particularly when it comes to using drones to wage the war on terror. But the target of his recent legal repositioning might have much less to do with terrorists than with Iran.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-against-assad-foreign-extremists-a-danger-to-syria-s-revolution-a-815415.html#ref=rss Al-Qaida's leader is calling on Muslims to join in Syria's revolution and to fight the Assad regime. But jihadists from neighboring countries may already have joined the ranks of the opposition Free Syrian Army. Their presence could be the death blow to the revolution. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:02:12 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-against-assad-foreign-extremists-a-danger-to-syria-s-revolution-a-815415.html Al-Qaida's leader is calling on Muslims to join in Syria's revolution and to fight the Assad regime. But jihadists from neighboring countries may already have joined the ranks of the opposition Free Syrian Army. Their presence could be the death blow to the revolution.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tension-in-yemen-al-qaida-activity-puts-regime-change-in-doubt-a-811134.html#ref=rss The security situation in Yemen is fragile -- but in recent days it has been even more so. Al-Qaida militants seized a city near the capital, threatening plans for President Saleh to step down. Although he has now left the country and the militants have abandoned the city, there is continued fighting and questions about the future. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:28:51 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tension-in-yemen-al-qaida-activity-puts-regime-change-in-doubt-a-811134.html The security situation in Yemen is fragile -- but in recent days it has been even more so. Al-Qaida militants seized a city near the capital, threatening plans for President Saleh to step down. Although he has now left the country and the militants have abandoned the city, there is continued fighting and questions about the future.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-attacks-in-nigeria-islamist-terror-network-gains-strength-in-africa-a-806749.html#ref=rss On Christmas Day, the extremist Muslim sect Boko Haram carried out a suicide attack on a church in Nigeria that killed dozens. By allying itself with groups such as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, it has been gaining in strength and is threatening to spark a religious war in Nigeria. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:02:26 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-attacks-in-nigeria-islamist-terror-network-gains-strength-in-africa-a-806749.html On Christmas Day, the extremist Muslim sect Boko Haram carried out a suicide attack on a church in Nigeria that killed dozens. By allying itself with groups such as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, it has been gaining in strength and is threatening to spark a religious war in Nigeria.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/victory-or-martyrdom-al-qaida-still-planning-attacks-in-germany-a-803120.html#ref=rss German authorities last week arrested a suspected terrorist thought to have links to al-Qaida. Even more concerning, he appears to have been pursuing attack plans despite the arrests of three of his presumed accomplices in April. Officials believe that more members of the so-called Düsseldorf cell may still be at large. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:41:57 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/victory-or-martyrdom-al-qaida-still-planning-attacks-in-germany-a-803120.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anwar-al-awlaki-the-death-of-jihad-s-english-language-mouthpiece-a-789427.html#ref=rss Anwar al-Awlaki was one of al-Qaida's most important propagandists and influenced a number of attackers and jihadists, including two Germans. Now the Yemeni and US governments have confirmed that he has been killed in an air strike along with a second US citizen. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:45:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anwar-al-awlaki-the-death-of-jihad-s-english-language-mouthpiece-a-789427.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-dick-cheney-i-think-there-will-be-further-terror-attacks-a-788383.html#ref=rss Former US Vice President Dick Cheney was a major supporter of the wars launched by the US under President George W. Bush. He spoke with SPIEGEL about why he thinks he was right even in hindsight, the future of terrorism after Osama bin Laden and why Guantanamo is an "excellent facility." Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:56 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-dick-cheney-i-think-there-will-be-further-terror-attacks-a-788383.html Former US Vice President Dick Cheney was a major supporter of the wars launched by the US under President George W. Bush. He spoke with SPIEGEL about why he thinks he was right even in hindsight, the future of terrorism after Osama bin Laden and why Guantanamo is an "excellent facility."]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-fbi-agent-ali-soufan-we-did-exactly-what-al-qaida-wanted-us-to-do-a-785558.html#ref=rss Former FBI agent Ali Soufan successfully interrogated captured Islamist terrorists after 9/11 without resorting to "enhanced' techniques. In a SPIEGEL interview, he revealed how he got jihadists to talk using tea and trucker magazines and explained how 9/11 could have been prevented. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-fbi-agent-ali-soufan-we-did-exactly-what-al-qaida-wanted-us-to-do-a-785558.html Former FBI agent Ali Soufan successfully interrogated captured Islamist terrorists after 9/11 without resorting to "enhanced' techniques. In a SPIEGEL interview, he revealed how he got jihadists to talk using tea and trucker magazines and explained how 9/11 could have been prevented.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/bush-s-tragic-legacy-how-9-11-triggered-america-s-decline-a-785405.html#ref=rss 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. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:01:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/bush-s-tragic-legacy-how-9-11-triggered-america-s-decline-a-785405.html 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/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-is-in-the-jihadists-crosshairs-a-785343.html#ref=rss 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. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:27:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-world-from-berlin-germany-is-in-the-jihadists-crosshairs-a-785343.html 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.]]>