Around the Globe | 28.10.2011, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 28.10.2011 | 16:00 UTC   Trans-Atlantic Relations US and Europe play the blame game In the European debt crisis, blame is being passed back and forth across the Atlantic between the US and European nations themselves. But this week's crisis summit in Brussels relieved some of the tension. EU courts China as a potential investor Merkel wants more eurozone cooperation Court puts injunction on new German EFSF committee Global markets continue cautious rally after EU debt deal Opinion: Merkel perseveres at EU debt talks, surprises doubters European press review: The debt crisis is far from over Background: the tools meant to fix Europe's broken finances Economy Mediterranean blues - a plan for growth? There is widespread agreement that without a 'plan for growth' in Mediterranean countries the European crisis of debt, austerity and international solidarity will continue and get worse, writes Wolfgang Streeck. Germany Germany faces questions over alleged spy agency involvement in Libya After abstaining from the UN vote on the no-fly zone over Libya and opposing NATO's military intervention, Germany faces an inquest over allegations that its spies were involved in tracking Colonel Gadhafi. Germany's Libya policy reveals a nation in transition Germany looks to rebuild after standing on sidelines over Libya Berlin under fire over 'secret' participation in NATO's Libya mission Arab World 'The term Islamist doesn't mean anything anymore' Not since 1989 has a whole region undergone democratic revolution, but what are the common denominators in the Arab Spring? DW asked Lebanese lecturer and activist Ziad Majed, and he gave some surprising answers. 'The Tunisians have voted and we must all respect that' 'It was a good day for Tunisia,' says chief EU election observer Moderate Islamist party claims victory in Tunisia Foreign Trade New EU rules could force miners to air their dirty laundry Brussels is considering new laws to force both privately owned and publicly listed oil, gas and mining companies to report all payments to foreign governments. Anti-corruption groups say the regulations are long overdue. Africa struggles with a tug-of-war over natural resources Corruption threatens climate finance Transparency needed to avoid a water war Africa US Special Forces deployment to Uganda raises concerns US President Barack Obama's decision to send US Special Forces after the notorious Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda has raised questions on Capitol Hill about the timing and motives behind the deployment. Somalia the focus of Washington's covert anti-terror war Aid groups urge action to stop atrocities by the Lord's Resistance Army US enters murky legal waters as drone use increases US support for Somali government raises questions over military aid Insurance African livestock insurance scheme pays out first claims Andrew Mude, the man behind an innovative livestock insurance program, reflects upon the scheme's successes so far - and its future potential. Listen to the full interview with cattle insurance entrepreneur Andrew Mude Electronics producers target low-cost smart phones to Africans Horn of Africa needs more money, says UN Kenyan refugee camps struggling with growing Somali exodus Asia Dams threaten Mekong's fish and region's security The Mekong River provides food, water and work for millions of people, but development plans for hydroelectric dams pose a threat to the environment and diets. As a key decision looms, neighbors look on anxiously. The price of food Floods in Asia threaten global rice production Climate change threatens food security in developing nations Hydropower dams threaten livelihoods of Cambodia's poor   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011