Friday, October 29, 2010

Has Germany really come to terms with its past? | Jan-Werner Mueller | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Has Germany really come to terms with its past? | Jan-Werner Mueller | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Zapatero faces election defeat in Catalonia despite cabinet reshuffle

Zapatero faces election defeat in Catalonia despite cabinet reshuffle

Cameron claims EU budget victory

Cameron claims EU budget victory

Barack Obama says explosive package terror threat is 'credible' | World news | The Guardian

Barack Obama says explosive package terror threat is 'credible' | World news | The Guardian

EU leaders back limited treaty changes

EU leaders back limited treaty changes

China says talks with Japan have been 'ruined'

China says talks with Japan have been 'ruined'

Report: North Korea, South Korea exchange shots

Report: North Korea, South Korea exchange shots

Suspicious packages 'contain explosive material,' Obama says - CNN.com

Suspicious packages 'contain explosive material,' Obama says - CNN.com

Thursday, October 28, 2010

'Hotel Rwanda' hero denies sending money to rebels - CNN.com

'Hotel Rwanda' hero denies sending money to rebels - CNN.com

Mexican cops quit after station attacked with 1,000 bullets, grenades...

Mexican cops quit after station attacked with 1,000 bullets, grenades...

UPDATE 4-Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies | Reuters

UPDATE 4-Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies | Reuters

Swiss agree tax compromise with Germany

Swiss agree tax compromise with Germany

Germany Says U.S. Federal Reserve Heading `Wrong Way' With Monetary Easing

Germany Says U.S. Federal Reserve Heading `Wrong Way' With Monetary Easing

EU agrees 'imperfect' deal to regulate hedge funds

EU agrees 'imperfect' deal to regulate hedge funds

Serbia moves step closer to joining EU

Serbia moves step closer to joining EU

Armed EU guards to patrol Greece-Turkey border

Armed EU guards to patrol Greece-Turkey border

German Committee Recommends Cutbacks in Defense Spending

German Committee Recommends Cutbacks in Defense Spending

Europe gives up IMF seats to emerging powers, China

Europe gives up IMF seats to emerging powers, China

EU concedes IMF seats in 'historic' shake-up

EU concedes IMF seats in 'historic' shake-up

German foreign ministry helped Nazis flee country after the war had ended

German foreign ministry helped Nazis flee country after the war had ended

Truth about German diplomats' collusion in Holocaust is revealed

Truth about German diplomats' collusion in Holocaust is revealed

Why the stability pact is irrelevant

Why the stability pact is irrelevant

The Iron Chancellor in the Euro Trap

The Iron Chancellor in the Euro Trap

Germany to Make Forced Marriage a Crime

Germany to Make Forced Marriage a Crime

NKorea Demands SKorea Resume Large-Scale Food Aid

NKorea Demands SKorea Resume Large-Scale Food Aid

Monday, October 25, 2010

U.N. condemns attack on Congo peacekeeping mission

U.N. condemns attack on Congo peacekeeping mission

Somali Islamists parade forces in capital

Somali Islamists parade forces in capital

Yemen launches anti-al Qaeda operation

Yemen launches anti-al Qaeda operation

Russia to resume wheat flour exports

Russia to resume wheat flour exports

Stone Age door found in Zurich

Stone Age door found in Zurich

Indian army kills 3 on Pakistan border

Indian army kills 3 on Pakistan border

Japan protests Chinese patrols near disputed islands

Japan protests Chinese patrols near disputed islands

Japan adding subs amid tension with China – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

Japan adding subs amid tension with China – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

Somali pirates thwarted off Kenya coast

Somali pirates thwarted off Kenya coast

Greece Likely to Default Within Three Years, El-Erian Says - Bloomberg

Greece Likely to Default Within Three Years, El-Erian Says - Bloomberg

Merkel Caves in to Sarkozy: Germany's Allies Shocked by Euro Zone Backdown - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Merkel Caves in to Sarkozy: Germany's Allies Shocked by Euro Zone Backdown - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Second quake hits Christchurch

Second quake hits Christchurch

Iran 'blocks ex-president Khatami's website'

Iran 'blocks ex-president Khatami's website'

Taliban commanders emerge for Afghanistan peace talks

Taliban commanders emerge for Afghanistan peace talks

Yulia Tymoshenko urges West to stop ignoring Russian takeover of Ukraine

Yulia Tymoshenko urges West to stop ignoring Russian takeover of Ukraine

Britain to lose EU rebate as Coalition faces split on treaty changes

Britain to lose EU rebate as Coalition faces split on treaty changes

Suicide bombers shouting 'Allahu Akbar' assault government building

Suicide bombers shouting 'Allahu Akbar' assault government building

Turkish PM won't attend climate conference if Israeli PM there

Turkish PM won't attend climate conference if Israeli PM there

Myanmar blocks election monitors

Myanmar blocks election monitors

Spain sues GOOGLE over Street View...

Spain sues GOOGLE over Street View...

Mexican authorities seize 105 tons of marijuana...

Mexican authorities seize 105 tons of marijuana...

Saudi prince convicted of murdering his servant...

Saudi prince convicted of murdering his servant...

Vladimir Putin sparks fresh rumours he really has divorced wife Ludmila | Mail Online

Vladimir Putin sparks fresh rumours he really has divorced wife Ludmila | Mail Online

Fall of Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary

Fall of Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary

Japan promises to talk to China despite protests

Japan promises to talk to China despite protests

UK ex-prime minister Thatcher admitted to hospital

UK ex-prime minister Thatcher admitted to hospital

Egypt shuts more private TVs, arrests opposition

Egypt shuts more private TVs, arrests opposition

Sarkozy: We'll crack down on protests...

Sarkozy: We'll crack down on protests...

Monday, October 18, 2010

Xi Jinping of China: Xi Jinping likely to become China's next president - latimes.com

Xi Jinping of China: Xi Jinping likely to become China's next president - latimes.com

BBC News - Defence review: HMS Ark Royal to be scrapped

BBC News - Defence review: HMS Ark Royal to be scrapped

Australia expands asylum centres

Australia expands asylum centres

Sunday: Pirates seize South Korean boat

Sunday: Pirates seize South Korean boat

Nigeria militant's brother held

Nigeria militant's brother held

Al-Shabab lose Somali border town

Al-Shabab lose Somali border town

BBC News - Russian troops withdraw from Georgian town

BBC News - Russian troops withdraw from Georgian town

China's VP appointed to key military post

China's VP appointed to key military post

Ex-head of Chinese's nuclear agency expelled from Communist Party

Ex-head of Chinese's nuclear agency expelled from Communist Party

Turkish dam plan threatens 'remarkable' Roman ruins - CNN.com

Turkish dam plan threatens 'remarkable' Roman ruins - CNN.com

Chilean president heads to England

Chilean president heads to England

Russia Risks Mass Unrest Under Current Regime, Gorbachev Says - Bloomberg

Russia Risks Mass Unrest Under Current Regime, Gorbachev Says - Bloomberg

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Riot police, protesters clash at Acropolis...

Riot police, protesters clash at Acropolis...

Xenophobia takes root in German mainstream - The Local

Xenophobia takes root in German mainstream - The Local

'Guns protruded from the soil. We dug it all out carefully by hand'

'Guns protruded from the soil. We dug it all out carefully by hand'

'I do not think that exceptions for corner bars or beer tents make much sense'

'I do not think that exceptions for corner bars or beer tents make much sense'

Turks accuse Israel of war crimes at int'l court

Turks accuse Israel of war crimes at int'l court

UAE says it opposed Canada's Security Council bid

UAE says it opposed Canada's Security Council bid

Somali-American is new prime minister in Somalia

Somali-American is new prime minister in Somalia

British Leader Raises Case of Aid Worker's Killing

British Leader Raises Case of Aid Worker's Killing

Europe's Capital of Anti-Semitism: Budapest Experiences A New Wave of Hate - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -

Europe's Capital of Anti-Semitism: Budapest Experiences A New Wave of Hate - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -

Westerwelle: Germany working to free journalists arrested in Iran

Westerwelle: Germany working to free journalists arrested in Iran

Turkish EU affairs minister tells Turkish Germans to integrate

Turkish EU affairs minister tells Turkish Germans to integrate

European Commission to push member states to do more to help Roma

European Commission to push member states to do more to help Roma

Brussels says Greek loan extension 'media invention'

Brussels says Greek loan extension 'media invention'

Nuclear Weapons Likely to Stay in Germany

Nuclear Weapons Likely to Stay in Germany

IMF chief calls for 'change' as disputes left unresolved

IMF chief calls for 'change' as disputes left unresolved

Germany to use its UN Security Council seat to make case for reform

Germany to use its UN Security Council seat to make case for reform

S. African envoys seek to rescue shaky Zimbabwe power-sharing deal - CNN.com

S. African envoys seek to rescue shaky Zimbabwe power-sharing deal - CNN.com

Zimbabwe constitution reform hits another delay - FoxNews.com

Zimbabwe constitution reform hits another delay - FoxNews.com

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Canada withdraws from UN Security Council race - Telegraph

Canada withdraws from UN Security Council race - Telegraph

France approves plan to strip foreign-born criminals of French nationality

France approves plan to strip foreign-born criminals of French nationality

Hillary Clinton pushes Kosovo to start talks with Serbia

Hillary Clinton pushes Kosovo to start talks with Serbia

Saudi Prince slept in double bed with manservant - Telegraph

Saudi Prince slept in double bed with manservant - Telegraph

Chinese reformers push on censorship

Chinese reformers push on censorship

Extreme Opinions: Right-Wing Attitudes On the Rise in Germany - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - Internationa

Extreme Opinions: Right-Wing Attitudes On the Rise in Germany - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - Internationa

Führer Show: A Visit to Germany's First-Ever Hitler Exhibition - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Führer Show: A Visit to Germany's First-Ever Hitler Exhibition - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Italy-Serbia match called off due to violence - Soccer - SI.com

Italy-Serbia match called off due to violence - Soccer - SI.com

DAY 70: Chile's trapped miners finally hoisted to the surface...

DAY 70: Chile's trapped miners finally hoisted to the surface...

FT.com / Asia-Pacific - Chinese dominate list of richest women

FT.com / Asia-Pacific - Chinese dominate list of richest women

Jörg Haider's Legacy: Corruption Scandals Shake Faith in Austrian Democracy - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News.

Jörg Haider's Legacy: Corruption Scandals Shake Faith in Austrian Democracy - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News.

Tension between Berlin and Tehran: Two German Journalists Arrested in Iran - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -

Tension between Berlin and Tehran: Two German Journalists Arrested in Iran - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -

Berlin Takes on Brussels: Merkel's Ongoing Fight to Extend Coal Subsidies - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -.

Berlin Takes on Brussels: Merkel's Ongoing Fight to Extend Coal Subsidies - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News -.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Court orders resumption of war trial

Court orders resumption of war trial

Karzai: 'Unofficial personal contacts' taking place with Taliban

Karzai: 'Unofficial personal contacts' taking place with Taliban

Kyrgyz go to polls after turbulent year

Kyrgyz go to polls after turbulent year

Israeli Cabinet OKs loyalty oath

Israeli Cabinet OKs loyalty oath

N. Korea leader, son at lavish parade

N. Korea leader, son at lavish parade

Most dangerous part of rescue coming

Most dangerous part of rescue coming

Spain’s Socialists and Unions Struggle to Adapt | TuscaloosaNews.com

Spain’s Socialists and Unions Struggle to Adapt | TuscaloosaNews.com

Sharia law being used in Germany in Muslims' domestic disputes - The Local

Sharia law being used in Germany in Muslims' domestic disputes - The Local

Government report recommends forbidding Muslim garment in public

Government report recommends forbidding Muslim garment in public

Chavez backs China over Nobel for jailed dissident...

Chavez backs China over Nobel for jailed dissident...

France 'can't rule out' UN creation of Palestinian state...

France 'can't rule out' UN creation of Palestinian state...

Chinese Nobel winner's wife detained

Chinese Nobel winner's wife detained

Chavez backs China over Nobel for jailed dissident - FoxNews.com

Chavez backs China over Nobel for jailed dissident - FoxNews.com

St. Maarten, Curacao celebrate increased autonomy - FoxNews.com

St. Maarten, Curacao celebrate increased autonomy - FoxNews.com

Far-right support surges in Vienna - FoxNews.com

Far-right support surges in Vienna - FoxNews.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

World seeks to avoid 'currency war'...

World seeks to avoid 'currency war'...

Dutch look at weeding out pot cafés; Incoming government to review 'tolerance policy'...

Dutch look at weeding out pot cafés; Incoming government to review 'tolerance policy'...

Russian spy waves off cosmonauts...

Russian spy waves off cosmonauts...

China to be 'second richest country by 2015'...

China to be 'second richest country by 2015'...

Russia Ends Opposition to Rights Court - NYTimes.com

Russia Ends Opposition to Rights Court - NYTimes.com



Consider this piece in conjunction with the previously posted piece on Russia and the ECHR.

SCLJ | Slavic Center for Law & Justice

SCLJ | Slavic Center for Law & Justice

Burqa ban clears legal hurdle

Burqa ban clears legal hurdle

N. Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un to Succeed Father

N. Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un to Succeed Father

Germany: Iran has to come clean on nuclear program

Germany: Iran has to come clean on nuclear program

EUobserver / EU-China summit ends in discord

EUobserver / EU-China summit ends in discord

EUobserver / US call for Nato cyber-strike capacity causes division

EUobserver / US call for Nato cyber-strike capacity causes division

EU urged to back bid for membership of aviation organisation: theparliament.com

EU urged to back bid for membership of aviation organisation: theparliament.com

EUobserver / Chinese leader urges EU to give up more IMF power

EUobserver / Chinese leader urges EU to give up more IMF power

Chinese dissident Liu wins Nobel Peace Prize - Yahoo! News

Chinese dissident Liu wins Nobel Peace Prize - Yahoo! News

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Nicolas Sarkozy asked Queen if she 'ever got bored'

Nicolas Sarkozy asked Queen if she 'ever got bored'

Wen Jiabao promises political reform for China

Wen Jiabao promises political reform for China

Ethiopian officials release top opposition leader

Ethiopian officials release top opposition leader

Taliban in 'secret talks' with Karzai's government to end the war in Afghanistan

Taliban in 'secret talks' with Karzai's government to end the war in Afghanistan

German tank theft pair on the run - Telegraph

German tank theft pair on the run - Telegraph

Italy to deploy army to tackle Mafia

Italy to deploy army to tackle Mafia

Blair: radical Islam has outmanoeuvred West

Blair: radical Islam has outmanoeuvred West

FT.com / UK / Politics & policy - Move to delay UK spending cuts

FT.com / UK / Politics & policy - Move to delay UK spending cuts

TORY CONFERENCE: David Cameron tells Britain 'Your country needs you' | Mail Online

TORY CONFERENCE: David Cameron tells Britain 'Your country needs you' | Mail Online

Kenya ends EU deal to prosecute suspected pirates

Kenya ends EU deal to prosecute suspected pirates

Alleged DRC rebel chief arrested over rapes

Alleged DRC rebel chief arrested over rapes

Report: N. Korean defectors near 20k

Report: N. Korean defectors near 20k

S. Korea, EU drop tariffs

S. Korea, EU drop tariffs

Afghan Police Seize Iranian Explosives Disguised As Food, Toys...

Afghan Police Seize Iranian Explosives Disguised As Food, Toys...

Bolivian president involved in soccer scuffle - CNN.com

Bolivian president involved in soccer scuffle - CNN.com

Real IRA claims responsibility for N.Ireland car bomb - CNN.com

Real IRA claims responsibility for N.Ireland car bomb - CNN.com

Chavez denies that Venezuela helped train Basque separatists

Chavez denies that Venezuela helped train Basque separatists

State of emergency in Ecuador extended

State of emergency in Ecuador extended

France: UK terror attack 'highly likely'

France: UK terror attack 'highly likely'

'Toxic sludge' spill in Hungary kills 4, threatens Danube...

'Toxic sludge' spill in Hungary kills 4, threatens Danube...

Greek debt and deficit figures 'to shoot up'...

Greek debt and deficit figures 'to shoot up'...

Monday, October 4, 2010

Why does Germany still owe money for the first world war? | World news | The Guardian

Why does Germany still owe money for the first world war? | World news | The Guardian

Baader-Meinhof trial opens in Germany | World news | The Guardian

Baader-Meinhof trial opens in Germany | World news | The Guardian

East Germans are still different | Sabine Rennefanz | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

East Germans are still different | Sabine Rennefanz | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Moscow's ousted mayor in 'pro-democracy' campaign | World news | The Guardian

Moscow's ousted mayor in 'pro-democracy' campaign | World news | The Guardian

Germany sees Stuttgart rail development become hot election issue | World news | The Guardian

Germany sees Stuttgart rail development become hot election issue | World news | The Guardian

Lebanon brands Ahmadinejad visit a 'provocation'

Lebanon brands Ahmadinejad visit a 'provocation'

British intelligence officials tipped off Nigerians about Abuja bomb attacks

British intelligence officials tipped off Nigerians about Abuja bomb attacks

Geert Wilders trial suspended after he attacks judge - Telegraph

Geert Wilders trial suspended after he attacks judge - Telegraph

UPDATE: UK cuts child benefit payments in austerity drive...

UPDATE: UK cuts child benefit payments in austerity drive...

Hamburg cell at heart of terrorist plot against Europe - CNN.com

Hamburg cell at heart of terrorist plot against Europe - CNN.com

Dutch politician on trial on hate speech charges...

Dutch politician on trial on hate speech charges...

FOXNews.com - 5 Germans said killed in Pakistan missile strike

FOXNews.com - 5 Germans said killed in Pakistan missile strike

FOXNews.com - Human Rights Court: Mexico responsible for rapes

FOXNews.com - Human Rights Court: Mexico responsible for rapes

Friday, October 1, 2010

Opposition Leaders Arrested in Iran « Liveshots

Opposition Leaders Arrested in Iran « Liveshots

Bin Laden Eyed In Euro-Terror Plot

Bin Laden Eyed In Euro-Terror Plot

US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala...

US apologizes for '40s syphilis study in Guatemala...

Mice join fight against invasive snakes on Guam - News - Stripes

Mice join fight against invasive snakes on Guam - News - Stripes

Reunification Renovations: A Massive Facelift for Eastern Germany - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Reunification Renovations: A Massive Facelift for Eastern Germany - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

The World from Berlin: Germany Shocked by 'Disproportionate' Police Action in Stuttgart - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

The World from Berlin: Germany Shocked by 'Disproportionate' Police Action in Stuttgart - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

The Irish tragedy | Presseurop – English

The Irish tragedy | Presseurop – English

Spanish fathers entitled to breastfeeding leave - CNN.com

Spanish fathers entitled to breastfeeding leave - CNN.com