https://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:05:38 +0100 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:05:38 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de https://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/v12/logo/spiegelonline_400x44_amp.png https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-rui-pinto-of-football-leaks-a-1302330.html#ref=rss Rui Pinto, the face of Football Leaks, has spent the last nine months in prison. For the first time, he is now speaking out about the 147 charges against him and his time spent in pre-trial detention. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:05:23 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-rui-pinto-of-football-leaks-a-1302330.html Rui Pinto, the face of Football Leaks, has spent the last nine months in prison. For the first time, he is now speaking out about the 147 charges against him and his time spent in pre-trial detention.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/shiori-ito-rape-case-has-japan-talking-about-sexual-assault-a-1294763.html#ref=rss The journalist Shiori Ito woke up in a hotel room naked and with no memory of what had happened. She is suing the man who brought her there and allegedly sexually assaulted her. It is a case that has divided Japan. On Wednesday, she won. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:02:26 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/shiori-ito-rape-case-has-japan-talking-about-sexual-assault-a-1294763.html The journalist Shiori Ito woke up in a hotel room naked and with no memory of what had happened. She is suing the man who brought her there and allegedly sexually assaulted her. It is a case that has divided Japan. On Wednesday, she won.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-responds-to-browder-criticisms-of-magnitsky-story-a-1301716.html#ref=rss Former investor Bill Browder has accused DER SPIEGEL of having incorrectly represented the circumstances surrounding the death of the Russian Sergei Magnitsky. DER SPIEGEL rejects the criticism for the reasons we have outlined below. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:48:27 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-responds-to-browder-criticisms-of-magnitsky-story-a-1301716.html Former investor Bill Browder has accused DER SPIEGEL of having incorrectly represented the circumstances surrounding the death of the Russian Sergei Magnitsky. DER SPIEGEL rejects the criticism for the reasons we have outlined below.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/is-it-too-late-to-save-the-climate-a-1300898.html#ref=rss A report recently released by the UN strongly suggests that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could be impossible to achieve. Researchers are now warning of a tipping point in the fight against climate change. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:51:40 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/is-it-too-late-to-save-the-climate-a-1300898.html A report recently released by the UN strongly suggests that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could be impossible to achieve. Researchers are now warning of a tipping point in the fight against climate change. ]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-russian-agents-hunt-down-kremlin-opponents-in-europe-a-1300091.html#ref=rss A secret Russian death squad appears to be killing Moscow's enemies in the West in an effort to destabilize Europe. Perpetrators with connections to the Russian government appear to be responsible for the slaying of a Georgian national in Berlin. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:03:08 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-russian-agents-hunt-down-kremlin-opponents-in-europe-a-1300091.html By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/why-a-deal-with-the-taliban-may-be-inevitable-in-afghanistan-a-1298956.html#ref=rss In areas of Afghanistan where German troops once built schools, the Taliban is now capturing one district after the other. With no end to the war in sight, voices calling for a deal with the Taliban are growing. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:34:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/why-a-deal-with-the-taliban-may-be-inevitable-in-afghanistan-a-1298956.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/west-must-respond-to-china-persecution-of-uighurs-a-1298955.html#ref=rss There are many disturbing aspects to modern-day China, but its treatment of the Uighurs is the most despicable. The West must come up with a response to the inhuman persecution. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:04:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/west-must-respond-to-china-persecution-of-uighurs-a-1298955.html There are many disturbing aspects to modern-day China, but its treatment of the Uighurs is the most despicable. The West must come up with a response to the inhuman persecution.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/political-disputes-overshadow-nato-military-successes-a-1298953.html#ref=rss In recent years, NATO has been militarily successful, but it has also been a political problem child. Indeed, Emmanuel Macron has disparaged it as "brain dead" and Donald Trump once called it "obsolete." The alliance is clearly at a crossroads. Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:34:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/political-disputes-overshadow-nato-military-successes-a-1298953.html In recent years, NATO has been militarily successful, but it has also been a political problem child. Indeed, Emmanuel Macron has disparaged it as "brain dead" and Donald Trump once called it "obsolete." The alliance is clearly at a crossroads.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/investigation-the-wave-of-cocaine-flooding-europe-a-1296275.html#ref=rss Drug syndicates are flooding Europe with very pure cocaine. Consumers need only send an encrypted text and a dealer will show up at their doorstep. And the authorities are all but powerless to stop them. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:25:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/investigation-the-wave-of-cocaine-flooding-europe-a-1296275.html Drug syndicates are flooding Europe with very pure cocaine. Consumers need only send an encrypted text and a dealer will show up at their doorstep. And the authorities are all but powerless to stop them. By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/chinese-oppression-of-the-uighurs-like-cultural-genocide-a-1298171.html#ref=rss German anthropologist Adrian Zenz was instrumental in uncovering the extent of China's oppression of its Muslim Uighur minority. In an interview, he criticizes Western inaction and warns that China has already begun exporting its tools of oppression. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:01:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/chinese-oppression-of-the-uighurs-like-cultural-genocide-a-1298171.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eyewitnesses-on-the-unrest-in-iran-a-1298170.html#ref=rss Poverty, hardship and a sense of hopelessness are driving protesters into the streets in Iran, where they have been met with brutality by the Revolutionary Guard. Witnesses describe the dramatic events unfolding in the country. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:41:44 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eyewitnesses-on-the-unrest-in-iran-a-1298170.html Poverty, hardship and a sense of hopelessness are driving protesters into the streets in Iran, where they have been met with brutality by the Revolutionary Guard. Witnesses describe the dramatic events unfolding in the country.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-case-of-sergei-magnitsky-anti-corruption-champion-or-corrupt-anti-hero-a-1297796.html#ref=rss The story of Sergei Magnitsky has come to symbolize the brutal persecution of whistleblowers in Russia. Ten years after his death, inconsistencies in Magnitsky's story suggest he may not have been the hero many people -- and Western governments -- believed him to be. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:16:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-case-of-sergei-magnitsky-anti-corruption-champion-or-corrupt-anti-hero-a-1297796.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-ex-president-of-bolivia-evo-morales-a-1297793.html#ref=rss Bolivia's long-time president, Evo Morales, has fled to exile in Mexico. DER SPIEGEL spoke to him about what led to his departure and the conditions under which he would consider returning. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:07:22 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-ex-president-of-bolivia-evo-morales-a-1297793.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tuk-tuk-revolt-iraq-protesters-face-down-state-violence-a-1297579.html#ref=rss A fleet of three-wheeled taxis makes up the backbone of the anti-government protests in Baghdad. They bring supplies to the front lines and return with the wounded. It is a dangerous game, but one they are determined to win. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:22:49 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tuk-tuk-revolt-iraq-protesters-face-down-state-violence-a-1297579.html A fleet of three-wheeled taxis makes up the backbone of the anti-government protests in Baghdad. They bring supplies to the front lines and return with the wounded. It is a dangerous game, but one they are determined to win.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/unrest-escalates-as-hong-kong-edges-toward-precipice-a-1297134.html#ref=rss With police firing on protestors and students undergoing weapons training, the situation has escalated dramatically in Hong Kong in recent days. The city is rapidly moving toward the precipice as the opposition's original goals fade into the background Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:33:39 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/unrest-escalates-as-hong-kong-edges-toward-precipice-a-1297134.html With police firing on protestors and students undergoing weapons training, the situation has escalated dramatically in Hong Kong in recent days. The city is rapidly moving toward the precipice as the opposition's original goals fade into the background]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anti-government-protests-democracy-s-crisis-of-faith-reaches-south-america-a-1296733.html#ref=rss For many of the protesters in South America, democracy has not been the guarantor of stability and prosperity it promised to be. Leaders remain corrupt, inequality is still rampant and no one has a viable economic plan for the future. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:36:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/anti-government-protests-democracy-s-crisis-of-faith-reaches-south-america-a-1296733.html For many of the protesters in South America, democracy has not been the guarantor of stability and prosperity it promised to be. Leaders remain corrupt, inequality is still rampant and no one has a viable economic plan for the future.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/indian-external-affairs-minister-on-kashmir-climate-trump-a-1296790.html#ref=rss Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar defends his government's isolation of Kashmir and explains how his country is doing better on climate protection than the Europeans. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 09:34:05 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/indian-external-affairs-minister-on-kashmir-climate-trump-a-1296790.html Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar defends his government's isolation of Kashmir and explains how his country is doing better on climate protection than the Europeans.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/deathly-silence-an-inside-look-at-kashmir-a-1296450.html#ref=rss Kashmir has been largely cut off from the outside world for months and the internet remains cut off. Residents share stories of state violence and terror. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:43:52 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/deathly-silence-an-inside-look-at-kashmir-a-1296450.html Kashmir has been largely cut off from the outside world for months and the internet remains cut off. Residents share stories of state violence and terror.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nord-stream-2-the-cold-war-returns-to-germany-a-1296251.html#ref=rss Shortly before its completion, the United States aims to torpedo the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project that would carry natural gas from Russia to Germany. Berlin is caught between the fronts in a global conflict over energy. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nord-stream-2-the-cold-war-returns-to-germany-a-1296251.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-on-trump-foreign-policy-with-robert-kagan-a-1295597.html#ref=rss Prominent U.S. conservative Robert Kagan warns that it is time for Europe to "grow up." In an interview, he talks about Trump's stance on foreign policy, the crumbling liberal democratic consensus and the precarious future of Germany and the EU. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:07:02 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-on-trump-foreign-policy-with-robert-kagan-a-1295597.html Prominent U.S. conservative Robert Kagan warns that it is time for Europe to "grow up." In an interview, he talks about Trump's stance on foreign policy, the crumbling liberal democratic consensus and the precarious future of Germany and the EU.]]>