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Friday, November 2, 2012

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Transatlantic Relations
US lukewarm on potential Chancellor Steinbrück
US policymakers hope that a potential German Chancellor Peer Steinbrück would ensure continuity on existing German policy - especially as it might affect US economic and other interests, writes Kevin Lees.
US Election
US voters abroad mobilize for presidential poll
Many Americans abroad have already postmarked their ballots for the presidential election. In Germany, Democrats and Republicans are debating the issues in a political culture that's often far outside American context.
US Election
US parties wrangle over new election laws
Republicans and Democrats are at loggerheads over laws in some states requiring voters to show proof of who they are. Will the new rules prevent voter fraud or keep millions away from the polls?
Transatlantic Relations
Germany to check gold reserves stored abroad
Much of Germany's gold reserves are stored abroad, in vaults in the US, Britain and France. No one has actually seen the gold bars for a long time - which has prompted German federal auditors to call for a look.
Military
Legal gray areas permit German covert missions
Their missions are dangerous and covert. Details about German Special Forces operations are only revealed in the aftermath - if at all. And even then, not much information gets out.
Drugs
Bolivia breaks the mold in 'war on drugs'
Instead of ruining farmers' livelihoods by eradicating their coca plots, Bolivia is applying "social control." It's led to a drop in the plant's cultivation in a country the US blames for being a source of illegal drugs.
Africa
Islamists ban traditional storytellers in Mali
Islamic groups are imposing sharia law in northern Mali. Secular music is banned along with performances by griots, the traditional African singers and storytellers, who in earlier times, used to act as mediators.
Music
Bregovic breaks down racism with 'gypsy' music
Discrimination against Roma and Sinti communities continues to be a major problem across Europe. But the "gypsy" inspired music of world-famous Balkan musician Goran Bregovic is breaking down stereotypes.
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