Friday, 8 July 2011

Around the Globe | 08.07.2011, 16:00 UTC

DEUTSCHE WELLE / DW-WORLD.DE Newsletter

08.07.2011, 16:00 UTC
AROUND THE GLOBE

International news from all over the world.

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Overview of Topics

* Governments turn to NGOs as proxy conflict negotiators
* Germany's tank deal breaks last export taboo
* Defectors line up in Libya's Western mountains rebel stronghold
* Spreading the word: Syria's digital revolution
* Berlin should lead by example to help South Sudan
* Morals take precedent over justice
* Enlightened self-interest is key to reducing consumption, expert says
* South Koreans celebrate winning Winter Olympics bid
* PARTNER SITE: Commentary from atlantic-community.org

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Governments turn to NGOs as proxy conflict negotiators

State actors are increasingly turning to private organizations to broker
peace deals in the world's conflict zones as governments look for ways to
avoid the risks associated with direct involvement in mediation.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI0

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Germany's tank deal breaks last export taboo

Germany's tank deal with Saudi Arabia has caused outrage, drawing criticism
from across the political spectrum. But while the government maintains its
silence, critics say it marks a sea change in arms export policy.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI1

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Defectors line up in Libya's Western mountains rebel stronghold

Formed by defectors from the Libyan army, the Western mountains' first
National Army battalion is the most experienced group among opposition
rebels fighting at the frontline close to Tripoli.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI2

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Spreading the word: Syria's digital revolution

Just across the border, Syrians are doing what they can to help their
countrymen fighting at home. That support is driven by the increasing use
of social media which paved the way for change in Tunisia and Egypt.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI3

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Berlin should lead by example to help South Sudan

South Sudan is the world's youngest nation - and one the most fragile. A UN
mission to stabilize the country lacks critical resources. That's why
Berlin should increase its contribution argues Thorsten Benner.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI4

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Morals take precedent over justice

A report on an alleged mass rape in Iran has shocked the public. A group of
men allegedly crashed a secret party and violently raped six women, who
were 'immorally' dressed, intoxicated and had danced with the men.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI5

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Enlightened self-interest is key to reducing consumption, expert says

Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohan Munasinghe favors a bottom-up approach to
achieving sustainable consumption that appeals to the self-interest of
wealthy individuals and communities.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI6

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South Koreans celebrate winning Winter Olympics bid

South Koreans woke up on Thursday to news that their nation will host the
2018 Winter Olympics. After two consecutive unsuccessful bids, Pyeongchang
won over the International Olympic Committee judges in South Africa.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbpi8I46uhvfpI7

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PARTNER SITE: Commentary from atlantic-community.org

Atlantic-community.org is an online platform for transatlantic debate on
key issues of international politics and globalization. Find thought
provoking analysis from international policy leaders and decision makers.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
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