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Around the Globe 04.11.2011 | 17:00 UTC   Economy The long learning curve of the European Union The European debt crisis has already shattered many of the founding myths of the European Monetary Union. But more need to fall fast if Europe hopes to ever fully resolve the crisis, argues Peter A. Hall. ECB cuts interest rates to ward off recession United States Mitt Romney seen as the lesser of several evils In one year Americans will elect a new president. The incumbent Barack Obama has a tough fight ahead for his reelection. But it's still uncertain who his Republican opponent will be. 'I feel a kinship with the people patrolling in front of Wall Street' For many Republicans, Rick Perry is Mr. Right with a blemish United States Big failures, small successes mark Obama's environmental record As presidential candidate Barack Obama ran on a bold green agenda. He vowed to reverse the climate change policy of his predecessor and push for green jobs. But one year before the election the results are mixed at best. Time to start adapting to climate change, scientists say US airlines sue EU over emissions caps Climate talks juggernaut grinds forward at UN conference Arab World 'If justice doesn't start now, Libya will become a second Afghanistan' As Libyans begin to enjoy their new-found freedom, the country faces a myriad of problems in the months ahead. A former exiled Libyan tells Deutsche Welle about the dangers of Libya turning into the next Afghanistan. Debate begins over how history will view NATO's intervention in Libya Opinion: A new era begins in Libya Arab World Egyptians abroad demand right to vote Tahrir Square riveted the world this year with the passionate calls for democracy in Egypt. Nine months after Mubarak's ouster, non-resident Egyptians are still wondering if they will be permitted to vote this month. Egypt crisis fuels fears of Mubarak-era crackdown Disillusionment sets in among opposition activists in Egypt Clashes in Egypt continue as protesters vent disillusionment Human Rights Ugandan journalist fights for gay rights Homosexuals in Uganda risk being discriminated against, beaten up and raped. Lillian is a Ugandan journalist, who has been granted asylum in Germany. She was lucky, as many asylum applications are denied. Commonwealth removes gender discrimination from royal succession Gay conversion therapy gaining European followers Under international pressure, Uganda mulls amending anti-gay bill Education Survivors teach Khmer Rouge history to Cambodia's teachers Cambodia adopted a standard curriculum to help students learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. To make sure the message gets across, victims of the regime's crimes tell their stories to teachers. Khmer Rouge Case 002 is to start next month Judge quits Khmer Rouge tribunal over political interference Khmer Rouge hearings draw to a close in Phnom Penh   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011