Around the Globe | 11.11.2011, 17:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 11.11.2011 | 17:00 UTC   Middle East Germany won't back Palestinian quest for UN membership The Palestinian bid for membership in the UN stands little chance for success in the Security Council. Along with Washington which has threatened to use its veto power, Berlin also opposes the Palestinian quest. Israel and Palestinian Authority argue over Quartet timetable Germany opposes Palestinian independence bid at UN Peace process in the balance after Palestinian statehood bid Opinion Opinion: Political parties hold new Greek premier in a chokehold Following nearly four days of negotiations, Greece finally has a new interim prime minister - independent finance expert Lucas Papademos. But DW's Spiros Moskovou doubts he will be able to make much headway. New Greek prime minister to roll out painful austerity measures Papademos the pragmatist: a portrait of Greece's new prime minister Opinion: Greek leadership struggle was undignified Investment How Brazil can benefit from helping Europe A financial contribution by Brazil to help the EU combat its debt crisis would be small, but provide an opportunity to improve ties with Europe and play a bigger international role. The unwanted unifying effects of the debt crisis BRIC nations resist economic turbulence Commentary: A bailout for Europe - with strings attached Asia Asia Pacific region becomes main focus of US foreign policy As the United States presses ahead with its disengagement from Afghanistan and Iraq, the Obama administration has determined that the Asia Pacific region will be the main focus of US foreign policy. US wary of China as arms spending heads in opposite directions Washington's arms deal with Taiwan threatens US-China relations Europe in danger of losing ground to US in relations with China Nuclear India-Pakistan-Iran: The troubled triangle India, Pakistan and Iran have a complicated and troubled relationship. The recent IAEA report has made it all the more complicated. China and Russia call for major investment to stimulate growth India and Pakistan talk trade to bolster ties Transparency needed to avoid a water war China and India must learn to get along Politics A picture of Pakistan as drawn by a member of the Bhutto dynasty Fatima Bhutto has not followed her family into a political career, but has written a book about the politics, violence and gulf between the rich and the poor that characterize the Pakistan of old and new. 'Ally from hell?' 'Pure fiction,' says Pakistan Pakistan to liberalize trade with India Pakistan rejects allegations of links with Taliban Energy Libya may serve as example to other oil rich countries Post-Gadhafi Libya could emerge as a model for other oil rich nations looking to make their energy industries more just and socially responsible, one transparency campaigner told Deutsche Welle. Listen to the interview here. 'For Libyans, the priority is taking care of basic needs' German companies eye opportunities in Libya UN says Ogoniland oil cleanup could become world's largest Arab World Monarchies band together in the wake of Arab Spring The democratic revolutions in the Arab world and Northern Africa have recalibrated alliances in the region. So who is cozying up to whom, and can new ties help conservative states to survive the upheaval? Saudi Arabia seeks new alliances in the Arab world Libya's Berbers feel rejected by transitional government Syrian regime sends out mixed signals as violence continues Coming home You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011