http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Wed, 22 May 2013 14:44:16 +0200 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:44:16 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/us-depeschen-zeigen-wie-kissinger-brandt-schmidt-und-honecker-sah-a-893472.html#ref=rss WikiLeaks hat US-Botschaftsdepeschen veröffentlicht, die einen Blick auf deutsche Politiker in den siebziger Jahren erlauben. Von Brandts Ostpolitik über Honeckers gescheiterte Kontaktversuche bis zu Schmidts Tabakkonsum - die USA waren stets informiert. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:13:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/us-depeschen-zeigen-wie-kissinger-brandt-schmidt-und-honecker-sah-a-893472.html WikiLeaks hat US-Botschaftsdepeschen veröffentlicht, die einen Blick auf deutsche Politiker in den siebziger Jahren erlauben. Von Brandts Ostpolitik über Honeckers gescheiterte Kontaktversuche bis zu Schmidts Tabakkonsum - die USA waren stets informiert.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/hamburg-revokes-2010-tax-exemption-for-wikileaks-supporter-a-865671.html#ref=rss The tax authority in the city-state of Hamburg is suddenly playing an important role in determining the future of the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks. By revoking the tax-exempt status of the site's main financial supporter in Germany for the 2010 calendar year, the authority could place a further strain on the organization's future. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/hamburg-revokes-2010-tax-exemption-for-wikileaks-supporter-a-865671.html The tax authority in the city-state of Hamburg is suddenly playing an important role in determining the future of the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks. By revoking the tax-exempt status of the site's main financial supporter in Germany for the 2010 calendar year, the authority could place a further strain on the organization's future. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-newspapers-comment-on-assange-case-a-850625.html#ref=rss Ecuador may have granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asylum, but it seems unlikely that he will ever make it to the South American country. More to the point, say German commentators, is the fact that both Ecuador and Britain have granted Assange an even larger soap box. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:28:19 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/german-newspapers-comment-on-assange-case-a-850625.html Ecuador may have granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asylum, but it seems unlikely that he will ever make it to the South American country. More to the point, say German commentators, is the fact that both Ecuador and Britain have granted Assange an even larger soap box.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ecuador-grants-asylum-to-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-a-850458.html#ref=rss Ecuador on Thursday said it would grant political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been holed up in the country's embassy in London for weeks now. Britain says it still intends to extradite the whistleblower to Sweden, where he faces questioning over allegations of sexual offenses. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:36:55 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ecuador-grants-asylum-to-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-a-850458.html Ecuador on Thursday said it would grant political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been holed up in the country's embassy in London for weeks now. Britain says it still intends to extradite the whistleblower to Sweden, where he faces questioning over allegations of sexual offenses. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/hackers-against-neo-nazis-anonymous-takes-on-germany-s-far-right-a-806939.html#ref=rss The loose-knit hacker collective Anonymous has a new target in its sights: Germany's far-right scene. The group has launched a new WikiLeaks-style website publishing confidential data obtained from the far-right NPD party and other extremist groups. It's all part of an ongoing war on neo-Nazis that the group has dubbed Operation Blitzkrieg. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:06:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/hackers-against-neo-nazis-anonymous-takes-on-germany-s-far-right-a-806939.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/whistleblower-in-court-us-determined-to-punish-bradley-manning-a-803726.html#ref=rss For some, Bradley Manning is a hero. Others feel that the US soldier, who is accused of providing secret documents to WikiLeaks, is a traitor and a threat to American security. The military proceedings against him, which begin Friday, are likely to end in a guilty verdict. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:16:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/whistleblower-in-court-us-determined-to-punish-bradley-manning-a-803726.html For some, Bradley Manning is a hero. Others feel that the US soldier, who is accused of providing secret documents to WikiLeaks, is a traitor and a threat to American security. The military proceedings against him, which begin Friday, are likely to end in a guilty verdict.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-the-principle-of-wikileaks-has-been-destroyed-a-784048.html#ref=rss The release of the complete archive of unredacted US State Department diplomatic cables has been condemned by WikiLeaks' previous media partners and has drawn strong criticism from editorialists at major German publications. Some accuse Julian Assange of abusing his power. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:11:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-the-principle-of-wikileaks-has-been-destroyed-a-784048.html The release of the complete archive of unredacted US State Department diplomatic cables has been condemned by WikiLeaks' previous media partners and has drawn strong criticism from editorialists at major German publications. Some accuse Julian Assange of abusing his power. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/leak-at-wikileaks-a-dispatch-disaster-in-six-acts-a-783778.html#ref=rss Some 250,000 diplomatic dispatches from the US State Department have accidentally been made completely public. The files include the names of informants who now must fear for their lives. It is the result of a series of blunders by WikiLeaks and its supporters. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/leak-at-wikileaks-a-dispatch-disaster-in-six-acts-a-783778.html Some 250,000 diplomatic dispatches from the US State Department have accidentally been made completely public. The files include the names of informants who now must fear for their lives. It is the result of a series of blunders by WikiLeaks and its supporters.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/leak-at-wikileaks-accidental-release-of-us-cables-endangers-sources-a-783084.html#ref=rss A WikiLeaks file containing the original leaked US State Department cables has inadvertently been released onto the Internet. The documents have not been edited to protect sources, meaning that the lives of informants could be at risk. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:38:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/leak-at-wikileaks-accidental-release-of-us-cables-endangers-sources-a-783084.html A WikiLeaks file containing the original leaked US State Department cables has inadvertently been released onto the Internet. The documents have not been edited to protect sources, meaning that the lives of informants could be at risk.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/traitor-or-whistleblower-the-divided-life-of-bradley-manning-a-775053.html#ref=rss Chat transcripts by Bradley Manning, the alleged source of secret US government documents for WikiLeaks, will be used as evidence in his military trial. They reveal a conflicted and lonely young soldier who felt strongly about revealing "almost criminal" behavior. He's spent 14 months in jail, but there is still no date for his trial. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/traitor-or-whistleblower-the-divided-life-of-bradley-manning-a-775053.html Chat transcripts by Bradley Manning, the alleged source of secret US government documents for WikiLeaks, will be used as evidence in his military trial. They reveal a conflicted and lonely young soldier who felt strongly about revealing "almost criminal" behavior. He's spent 14 months in jail, but there is still no date for his trial.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/saudi-proposal-king-suggested-chips-could-be-implanted-in-gitmo-inmates-a-759012.html#ref=rss WikiLeaks documents on Guantanamo and earlier diplomatic cables reveal the arbitrary treatment of prisoners at the infamous camp. They also underscore America's fears of not being able to properly monitor prisoners after their release. One cable obtained by SPIEGEL describes a suggestion by the Saudi king to implant electronic chips to monitor released inmates. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:46:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/saudi-proposal-king-suggested-chips-could-be-implanted-in-gitmo-inmates-a-759012.html WikiLeaks documents on Guantanamo and earlier diplomatic cables reveal the arbitrary treatment of prisoners at the infamous camp. They also underscore America's fears of not being able to properly monitor prisoners after their release. One cable obtained by SPIEGEL describes a suggestion by the Saudi king to implant electronic chips to monitor released inmates. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/cruel-and-unusual-punishment-protests-grow-of-bradley-manning-s-treatment-in-detention-a-750883.html#ref=rss The conditions under which presumed WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning are being held have been tightened again. Even US politicians believe they're illegal. In the latest development, a key State Department official has resigned over critical remarks he made about Manning's detainment. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:34:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/cruel-and-unusual-punishment-protests-grow-of-bradley-manning-s-treatment-in-detention-a-750883.html The conditions under which presumed WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning are being held have been tightened again. Even US politicians believe they're illegal. In the latest development, a key State Department official has resigned over critical remarks he made about Manning's detainment.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-bradley-manning-campaign-i-have-watched-my-friend-degrade-over-time-a-750879.html#ref=rss David House, 23, is an IT expert from Boston who works for the Bradley Manning Support Network, which is campaigning on behalf of the alleged WikiLeaks whistleblower. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, House speaks about the charges against Manning, the harsh conditions under which he is being held and the possibility that he could face the death penalty. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:30 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-bradley-manning-campaign-i-have-watched-my-friend-degrade-over-time-a-750879.html David House, 23, is an IT expert from Boston who works for the Bradley Manning Support Network, which is campaigning on behalf of the alleged WikiLeaks whistleblower. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, House speaks about the charges against Manning, the harsh conditions under which he is being held and the possibility that he could face the death penalty.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/new-wikileaks-revelations-bad-blood-between-german-and-french-executives-at-eads-a-749885.html#ref=rss The Brits are "schizophrenic," the French CEO was an "over-ambitious maniac" and leadership changes were like "musical chairs in the boardroom." Newly uncovered diplomatic cables obtained from whistleblower WikiLeaks illustrate the tension between aerospace giant EADS' European partners. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:54:32 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/new-wikileaks-revelations-bad-blood-between-german-and-french-executives-at-eads-a-749885.html The Brits are "schizophrenic," the French CEO was an "over-ambitious maniac" and leadership changes were like "musical chairs in the boardroom." Newly uncovered diplomatic cables obtained from whistleblower WikiLeaks illustrate the tension between aerospace giant EADS' European partners.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/wikileaks-founder-in-court-assange-set-to-appeal-extradition-ruling-a-747562.html#ref=rss A court in London ruled on Thursday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be extradited to Sweden to face accusations of sexual molestation there. But with appeals looming, it could be months before he leaves Britain. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:58:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/wikileaks-founder-in-court-assange-set-to-appeal-extradition-ruling-a-747562.html A court in London ruled on Thursday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be extradited to Sweden to face accusations of sexual molestation there. But with appeals looming, it could be months before he leaves Britain.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/star-lawyer-alan-dershowitz-assange-is-a-new-kind-of-journalist-a-746942.html#ref=rss Alan Dershowitz has recently become part of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's legal team. He spoke with SPIEGEL about what the First Amendment has to say about WikiLeaks and the legal implications of social media's role in the Arab uprisings. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:11:25 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/star-lawyer-alan-dershowitz-assange-is-a-new-kind-of-journalist-a-746942.html Alan Dershowitz has recently become part of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's legal team. He spoke with SPIEGEL about what the First Amendment has to say about WikiLeaks and the legal implications of social media's role in the Arab uprisings.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/carnival-of-the-obscene-investigators-pursue-the-internet-activists-of-anonymous-a-745883.html#ref=rss Now that the WikiLeaks wave has subsided, the fight for Internet freedom is entering a new phase. Investigators are zeroing in on activists belonging to the group Anonymous, a loose organization which launched attacks on websites which crossed WikiLeaks. But who are they? And what can they be charged with? Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:27:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/carnival-of-the-obscene-investigators-pursue-the-internet-activists-of-anonymous-a-745883.html Now that the WikiLeaks wave has subsided, the fight for Internet freedom is entering a new phase. Investigators are zeroing in on activists belonging to the group Anonymous, a loose organization which launched attacks on websites which crossed WikiLeaks. But who are they? And what can they be charged with?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/lifting-the-lid-on-wikileaks-an-inside-look-at-difficult-negotiations-with-julian-assange-a-742163.html#ref=rss The publication of the US diplomatic cables was a journalistic sensation for WikiLeaks and its media partners, including SPIEGEL. In an excerpt from a new book, Holger Stark and Marcel Rosenbach recount the tense negotiations with Julian Assange in the run-up to the publication of the diplomatic cables. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:57:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/lifting-the-lid-on-wikileaks-an-inside-look-at-difficult-negotiations-with-julian-assange-a-742163.html The publication of the US diplomatic cables was a journalistic sensation for WikiLeaks and its media partners, including SPIEGEL. In an excerpt from a new book, Holger Stark and Marcel Rosenbach recount the tense negotiations with Julian Assange in the run-up to the publication of the diplomatic cables.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/operation-groundhog-in-kazakhstan-the-us-seeks-to-protect-former-soviet-nuclear-testing-site-a-741679.html#ref=rss Plutonium is lying around, virtually unprotected, at a test site in Kazakhstan where the Soviets once detonated more than 500 nuclear bombs. Could the dangerous material fall into the hands of terrorists? Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:29:34 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/operation-groundhog-in-kazakhstan-the-us-seeks-to-protect-former-soviet-nuclear-testing-site-a-741679.html Plutonium is lying around, virtually unprotected, at a test site in Kazakhstan where the Soviets once detonated more than 500 nuclear bombs. Could the dangerous material fall into the hands of terrorists?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-gazprom-cables-not-a-competitive-global-company-a-737990.html#ref=rss Gas giant Gazprom was meant to catapult Russia back into its role as a global superpower. Executives dreamed of the "most valuable company in the world." But secret cables from the US Embassy in Moscow provide a different picture: The Americans consider the mega firm to be chaotically organized and corrupt. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:58:55 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-gazprom-cables-not-a-competitive-global-company-a-737990.html Gas giant Gazprom was meant to catapult Russia back into its role as a global superpower. Executives dreamed of the "most valuable company in the world." But secret cables from the US Embassy in Moscow provide a different picture: The Americans consider the mega firm to be chaotically organized and corrupt.]]>