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 01:01:37 +0200 Sun, 19 May 2013 01:01:37 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/rumors-tie-father-of-boston-bombers-to-kyrgyzstan-mafia-boss-a-897935.html#ref=rss As law-enforcement officials search for clues about the early life of the Boston Marathon bombers, a number of conspiracy theories are coming to light. Many are based on alleged ties between the men's father and a local mafia boss in Kyrgyzstan. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:56:44 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/rumors-tie-father-of-boston-bombers-to-kyrgyzstan-mafia-boss-a-897935.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-officials-fear-return-of-islamist-fighters-in-syria-a-896745.html#ref=rss German security officials believe that a number of Germans have teamed up with radical Islamists on the frontlines in Syria. What worries them most are the training and ties they've gained abroad -- and whether they'll continue the jihad once home. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:22:58 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-officials-fear-return-of-islamist-fighters-in-syria-a-896745.html German security officials believe that a number of Germans have teamed up with radical Islamists on the frontlines in Syria. What worries them most are the training and ties they've gained abroad -- and whether they'll continue the jihad once home.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-minister-says-authorities-concerned-about-lone-wolf-terrorists-a-896493.html#ref=rss The Boston terrorist attack has more than just Americans worried. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich discusses the deadly event, calls for increased video surveillance and warns of future attacks by other lone wolves. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:18:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-minister-says-authorities-concerned-about-lone-wolf-terrorists-a-896493.html The Boston terrorist attack has more than just Americans worried. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich discusses the deadly event, calls for increased video surveillance and warns of future attacks by other lone wolves.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/essay-bombs-and-terror-can-t-destroy-our-way-of-life-a-895734.html#ref=rss In the years since 9/11, the response to acts of terror has been disproportionately strong in the United States. After Boston, President Obama took pains to remain calm, breaking with a deplorable tradition. The more routine our response to these crimes, the weaker they become. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/essay-bombs-and-terror-can-t-destroy-our-way-of-life-a-895734.html In the years since 9/11, the response to acts of terror has been disproportionately strong in the United States. After Boston, President Obama took pains to remain calm, breaking with a deplorable tradition. The more routine our response to these crimes, the weaker they become.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tsarnaev-brothers-may-represent-a-new-breed-of-terrorist-a-895777.html#ref=rss After last week's terror attacks in Boston, Americans themselves seem to have been surprised by their measured response. The more they get to know about the Tsarnaev brothers, though, the more it will become clear that they will now have to get used to a new breed of terrorist. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:37:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tsarnaev-brothers-may-represent-a-new-breed-of-terrorist-a-895777.html After last week's terror attacks in Boston, Americans themselves seem to have been surprised by their measured response. The more they get to know about the Tsarnaev brothers, though, the more it will become clear that they will now have to get used to a new breed of terrorist.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-on-boston-bombing-us-reaction-shows-new-maturity-a-894852.html#ref=rss America's measured reaction to the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon has been admirable, German editorialists write on Wednesday. Remaining calm in the face of deep uncertainty is the key to defeating the aims of terrorists, they argue. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:36:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-on-boston-bombing-us-reaction-shows-new-maturity-a-894852.html America's measured reaction to the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon has been admirable, German editorialists write on Wednesday. Remaining calm in the face of deep uncertainty is the key to defeating the aims of terrorists, they argue. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-prosecutors-hope-neo-nazi-trial-will-spark-reforms-a-894504.html#ref=rss German federal prosecutors handling the neo-Nazi terrorism case due to come to trial on May 6 say regional authorities underestimated the capabilities of right-wing extremists. They hope the trial will boost central authorities' power to investigate future cases. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:57:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-prosecutors-hope-neo-nazi-trial-will-spark-reforms-a-894504.html German federal prosecutors handling the neo-Nazi terrorism case due to come to trial on May 6 say regional authorities underestimated the capabilities of right-wing extremists. They hope the trial will boost central authorities' power to investigate future cases. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/solidarity-and-security-concerns-in-europe-after-boston-marathon-bombs-a-894612.html#ref=rss European leaders on Tuesday offered their condolences to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, expressing widespread shock over the attacks. With a number of major sporting events coming up in their own countries, officials are also scrambling to increase security. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:42:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/solidarity-and-security-concerns-in-europe-after-boston-marathon-bombs-a-894612.html European leaders on Tuesday offered their condolences to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, expressing widespread shock over the attacks. With a number of major sporting events coming up in their own countries, officials are also scrambling to increase security.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-government-favors-putting-hezbollah-on-eu-terrorist-list-a-891665.html#ref=rss The German Interior and Foreign ministries want Lebanon's Hezbollah movement to be placed on the EU's list of terrorist groups if suspicions are confirmed that the organization was behind the bus bombing in Bulgaria last year in which five Israeli tourists were killed. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:23:54 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-government-favors-putting-hezbollah-on-eu-terrorist-list-a-891665.html The German Interior and Foreign ministries want Lebanon's Hezbollah movement to be placed on the EU's list of terrorist groups if suspicions are confirmed that the organization was behind the bus bombing in Bulgaria last year in which five Israeli tourists were killed.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-pakistan-president-pervez-musharraf-a-890771.html#ref=rss Pakistan's relations with the United States have reached a low point, the country's economy is struggling and terrorist attacks have become a regular occurrance. Ex-president Pervez Musharraf tells SPIEGEL ONLINE he thinks he can change all that if returned to power, despite facing deep distrust from the electorate. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:45:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-pakistan-president-pervez-musharraf-a-890771.html Pakistan's relations with the United States have reached a low point, the country's economy is struggling and terrorist attacks have become a regular occurrance. Ex-president Pervez Musharraf tells SPIEGEL ONLINE he thinks he can change all that if returned to power, despite facing deep distrust from the electorate.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/police-overlook-explosives-in-search-of-bonn-salafist-apartment-a-890728.html#ref=rss German authorities investigating alleged plans by Islamists to assassinate a far-right leader appear to have made a serious mistake. After overlooking explosives in their initial search of a suspect's apartment, they then detonated the material without first taking samples for analysis. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:36 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/police-overlook-explosives-in-search-of-bonn-salafist-apartment-a-890728.html German authorities investigating alleged plans by Islamists to assassinate a far-right leader appear to have made a serious mistake. After overlooking explosives in their initial search of a suspect's apartment, they then detonated the material without first taking samples for analysis.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-language-propaganda-video-calls-for-holy-war-in-syria-a-888394.html#ref=rss A disturbing video has emerged on the Internet showing a radical Islamist rebel in Syria speaking to the camera in German. The man, who authorities say lived in the German city of Kassel for years, calls on Muslim viewers to come to Syria and wage a "holy war" against the government. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:21:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-language-propaganda-video-calls-for-holy-war-in-syria-a-888394.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-germany-knew-about-the-ankara-us-embassy-bomber-a-882349.html#ref=rss The case of the suicide bomber who killed one and injured three in Ankara earlier this month is straining German-Turkish relations. German investigators had been monitoring the radical leftist for years. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-germany-knew-about-the-ankara-us-embassy-bomber-a-882349.html The case of the suicide bomber who killed one and injured three in Ankara earlier this month is straining German-Turkish relations. German investigators had been monitoring the radical leftist for years. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/eu-leaders-mull-firmer-stance-against-hezbollah-a-882054.html#ref=rss The US is urging EU countries to follow its lead in labelling Hezbollah a terrorist organization. Bulgaria's claim that the militant Lebanese group was behind a deadly attack on Israeli tourists in July already has EU leaders calling for action. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:55:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/eu-leaders-mull-firmer-stance-against-hezbollah-a-882054.html The US is urging EU countries to follow its lead in labelling Hezbollah a terrorist organization. Bulgaria's claim that the militant Lebanese group was behind a deadly attack on Israeli tourists in July already has EU leaders calling for action.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-bomber-kills-two-at-us-embassy-in-ankara-turkey-a-880990.html#ref=rss A suspected suicide bomber detonated a bomb at an entrance to the US Embassy in Ankara Friday afternoon, leaving the bomber and one Turkish security guard dead. The number of wounded is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:59:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-bomber-kills-two-at-us-embassy-in-ankara-turkey-a-880990.html A suspected suicide bomber detonated a bomb at an entrance to the US Embassy in Ankara Friday afternoon, leaving the bomber and one Turkish security guard dead. The number of wounded is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-lawless-sahel-offers-a-vast-sanctuary-to-islamist-extremists-a-880056.html#ref=rss France is advancing quickly against the Islamists in northern Mali, having already made it to Timbuktu. But the Sahel offers a vast sanctuary for the extremists, complete with training camps, lawlessness and plenty of ways to make money. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-lawless-sahel-offers-a-vast-sanctuary-to-islamist-extremists-a-880056.html France is advancing quickly against the Islamists in northern Mali, having already made it to Timbuktu. But the Sahel offers a vast sanctuary for the extremists, complete with training camps, lawlessness and plenty of ways to make money.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mali-offensive-opens-new-front-in-the-fight-against-terror-a-878750.html#ref=rss France has found early success in its fight against Islamist extremists in northern Mali. But Saharan terrorist groups have close ties and are prepared for a prolonged battle. The hostage crisis in Algeria shows that the new front in the war on terror could become a protracted conflict. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:35:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mali-offensive-opens-new-front-in-the-fight-against-terror-a-878750.html France has found early success in its fight against Islamist extremists in northern Mali. But Saharan terrorist groups have close ties and are prepared for a prolonged battle. The hostage crisis in Algeria shows that the new front in the war on terror could become a protracted conflict.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/algeria-hostage-crisis-highlights-islamist-threat-across-north-africa-a-878313.html#ref=rss Dozens of hostages have reportedly been killed after Algerian forces attempted a rescue operation at a natural gas complex overtaken by Islamist gunmen. The incident demonstrates the brutality and determination with which militant Islamists in North Africa operate, just a short plane ride south of European soil. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/algeria-hostage-crisis-highlights-islamist-threat-across-north-africa-a-878313.html Dozens of hostages have reportedly been killed after Algerian forces attempted a rescue operation at a natural gas complex overtaken by Islamist gunmen. The incident demonstrates the brutality and determination with which militant Islamists in North Africa operate, just a short plane ride south of European soil.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/kurdish-activists-murdered-in-paris-had-german-ties-a-877352.html#ref=rss The murder of three Kurdish activists in Paris last week remains a mystery, but SPIEGEL has uncovered details about their ties to Germany. Two of the women were under investigation by German federal prosecutors. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:57:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/kurdish-activists-murdered-in-paris-had-german-ties-a-877352.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/how-willi-voss-went-from-abetting-terror-to-working-for-the-cia-a-875374.html#ref=rss Willi Voss started as a petty criminal in Germany's industrial Ruhr Valley. Before long, though, he found himself helping the PLO, even playing a minor role in the 1972 Munich Olympics attack. He went on to become a valuable CIA informant, and has now written a book about his life in the shadows. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:07:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/how-willi-voss-went-from-abetting-terror-to-working-for-the-cia-a-875374.html By SPIEGEL Staff ]]>