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How Vladimir Putin Brought the West Together - Leon Neal / REUTERS

United By Danger How Vladimir Putin Brought the West Together

The Ukraine war is uniting the West – politically, militarily, morally. But what will the world's democracies do with this newfound unity? Can they succeed in preventing further escalation?

The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East - Alex Plavevski / epa

Indo-Pacific Arms Race The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East

Chinese warplanes over the Taiwan Strait, nuclear-powered submarines for Australia, hypersonic rockets in North Korea: Military posturing has turned the Far East into a dangerous place. By Georg Fahrion, Katharina Graça Peters, Alexander Sarovic und Bernhard Zand

Japanischer Comedian mit Spitzhacke attackiert - Yoshio Tsunoda / AFLO / imago images

Takeshi Kitano Japanischer Comedian mit Spitzhacke attackiert

Bekannt wurde er für Klamauk und knallharte Darstellungen von Verbrechen - nun wurde Regisseur und Schauspieler Takeshi Kitano selbst fast Opfer eines Gewaltverbrechens. Die Motive des Täters sind noch unklar.

Hunderttausende Japaner sollen sich vor Fluten in Sicherheit bringen - Kyodo / dpa

Warnung vor Überschwemmungen Hunderttausende Japaner sollen sich vor Fluten in Sicherheit bringen

Starke Regenfälle suchen Japan heim. Besonders betroffen ist die Insel Kyushu. Hunderttausende Einwohner wurden vor der Gefahr von Überschwemmungen und Erdrutschen gewarnt.

Asteroiden-Proben in Australien angekommen - JAXA / EPA-EFE / Shutterstock

Japanische Raumsonde »Hayabusa2« Asteroiden-Proben in Australien angekommen

Nach sechs Jahren im All hat die japanische Raumsonde »Hayabusa 2« Proben auf der Erde abgeliefert, die sie auf einem fernen Asteroiden sammelte. Die Sonde warf das Material in einer Kapsel Richtung Australien ab.

Bärenalarm in Niigata - TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/ AFP

Japan Bärenalarm in Niigata

In der japanischen Präfektur Niigata häufen sich gefährliche Aufeinandertreffen von Bären und Menschen. Die Tiere sind vor dem Winterschlaf offenbar auf der Suche nach Futter.

Hunderttausende fliehen vor sintflutartigen Regenfällen - Kyodo News/ imago images

Unwetter in Japan Hunderttausende fliehen vor sintflutartigen Regenfällen

Starke Überflutungen stürzen den Südwesten Japans ins Chaos. Die Regierung forderte die Menschen auf, ihre Häuser zu verlassen und in Schutzräume zu flüchten.

A Rape Case Finally Has Japan Talking about Sexual Assault - Robin Hinsch/ DER SPIEGEL

Breaking Taboos A Rape Case Finally Has Japan Talking about Sexual Assault

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. Von Alexandra Rojkov

Tragisches Unglück bei TV-Aufzeichnung Japanischer Kinderstar fällt ins Koma

Es sollte ein Gag sein - doch der Vorfall endete beinahe tödlich: Während der Aufzeichnung einer TV-Show verlor eine Zwölfjährige das Bewusstsein, nachdem sie Helium eingeatmet hatte. Jetzt gibt es Vorwürfe gegen die Senderchefs.

Japaner verklagt Frauen-Uni

Berufswunsch Diätspezialist Japaner verklagt Frauen-Uni

Ein junger Japaner will Diätspezialist werden, doch die einzige Hochschule in der Nähe, die das Studium anbietet, ist eine Frauen-Universität. Jetzt klagt der Mann wegen Diskriminierung.

Berlin Nixes Holocaust Memorial Request - TOBIAS SCHWARZ / REUTERS

Xi Jinping's Germany Trip Berlin Nixes Holocaust Memorial Request

Amid tensions over Japan's historical war crimes, Chinese President Xi Jinping had wanted Chancellor Angela Merkel to show him World War II memorials during his upcoming visit to Berlin. Germany, however, wants no part of Beijing's propaganda offensive.

A Never-Ending Disaster at Fukushima - Japan Nuclear Regulation Authori/ dpa

Japan's Nuclear Migraine A Never-Ending Disaster at Fukushima

Japan is stumbling helplessly from one crisis to the next as it battles the ongoing disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. US nuclear inspector Dale Klein is demanding the intervention of foreign experts, but a quick solution is unlikely. Von Marco Evers

Fighting for Sumo Harsh Life Deters Would-Be Wrestlers

Sumo is as Japanese as Mount Fuji or the cherry blossom festival, but the traditional sport is facing problems. Deterred by the harsh training and life of privation that comes with joining a stable, dwindling numbers of boys are interested in becoming sumo wrestlers. Von Felix Lill

Can the World Handle Higher Interest Rates? - Tannen Maury/ dpa

End of Cheap Money Can the World Handle Higher Interest Rates?

For the last five years, the world's leading central banks have been combatting the crisis with extremely low interest rates and vast bond purchases. Now the American Fed is breaking ranks, as it cautiously suggests a change in its policy -- sending the markets into turmoil. Von Martin Hesse, Anne Seith und Wieland Wagner

Can Japan Jumpstart Its Economy? - Franck Robichon/ picture alliance / dpa

Risky 'Abenomics' Can Japan Jumpstart Its Economy?

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic plan has rallied the Nikkei index and offered hope to those weighed down by the country's economic problems. But critics fear it could lead to national bankruptcy. Von Wieland Wagner

Japan's PM Courts Old Dangers - Kimimasa Mayama/ picture alliance / dpa

Atavistic Abe Japan's PM Courts Old Dangers

Japan's once and current prime minister, Shinzo Abe, is determined to restore his country to its former greatness. Apart from focusing on its ailing economy, the nationalist leader is talking tough with its much stronger neighbors. Von Wieland Wagner

Japan's Growing Sovereign Debt Time Bomb - KIM KYUNG-HOON/ REUTERS

The Greece of Asia Japan's Growing Sovereign Debt Time Bomb

The eyes of the financial world are on Greece and other heavily indebted euro-zone countries. But Japan is in even worse shape. The country's debt load is immense and growing, to the point that a quarter of its budget goes to servicing it. The government in Tokyo has done little to change things. Von Anne Seith

Former Owner Criticizes Japanese Government - STR/ AFP

Senkaku Islands Dispute Former Owner Criticizes Japanese Government

The Senkaku Islands are at the center of a conflict between Japan and China, which both lay claim to the tiny outcrops. The islands used to belong to a rich Japanese family, who recently sold them to the government. One of the members of the family told SPIEGEL that Tokyo should have done more to defend Japan's sovereignty. Von Wieland Wagner

Stronger Chinese Navy Worries Neighbors and US - Zha Chunming/ AP

Power in the Pacific Stronger Chinese Navy Worries Neighbors and US

China and the US seem to be on a collision course in the Pacific. Beijing is significantly bolstering its navy, and Washington is shifting its military focus to the Asia-Pacific Region. Many fear it could alter the balance of power in a region rich in oil and crucial for global trade. Von Bernhard Zand

Japan Retreats from a Nuclear-Free Future - AP

Energy Conundrum Japan Retreats from a Nuclear-Free Future

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, Japan turned its attention to renewable energies. Such technologies, however, will take years to develop. In the mean time, the country is importing increased amounts of fossil fuels -- and flirting with a return to nuclear energy. Von Wieland Wagner

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