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Friday, October 26, 2012

Around the Globe | 26.10.2012, 16:00 UTC

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US Election
Power, purpose and practice: The US and Europe
The EU and the US seem to have lost their way in terms of using their power capabilities in a globalized world. Regardless of who wins the US election, they need to work on improving their ties, writes Thomas Risse.
Consumer Protection
German giants join GM food fight in California
On November 6, California will vote whether genetically modified food should be labeled - a long-standing practice in Europe. The move has drawn fierce opposition from US corporate interests - and two German firms.
Immigration
Is Germany growing more open to immigrants?
Studies show that increasing numbers of highly skilled immigrants are coming to Germany. They face a number of hurdles, but there are positive signs in the country's changing attitudes toward them.
United States
Fracking on the agenda in US elections
Ten years ago few people had even heard of the energy extraction technique known as 'fracking.' Now the issue is set to play an important role for many US voters in the presidential election in November.
Afghanistan
Afghan farmers weigh up saffron against opium
The Afghan government sees saffron as a good alternative to opium. Some farmers have successfully made the transition, whereas others are sticking to poppy.
European Ties
To each his own
Scots, Basques and Catalans all want their own states; in Belgium, the Flemish and the Walloons may split. The drive for independence across the continent is a centrifugal counterforce to greater European integration.
History
Uncovered files shed light on Hitler's Wehrmacht
The discovery of files in Washington has provided fresh insight into a perennially controversial issue: the Nazi Wehrmacht, its self-image and its war crimes. DW talked to historian Felix Römer about his findings.
Syria
Syrian propaganda, in German
Everything is great in Syria - at least according to the German-language news broadcast by Radio Damascus. Syria's state broadcaster is trying to improve the government's image abroad with foreign language news.
More DW
PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch
The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch.

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