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Around the Globe 30.11.2012 | 17:00 UTC United States 'Republican Party not the party I grew up with' Christine Todd Whitman, the former governor of New Jersey and former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, talks to DW about her frustration with her party and Germany's environmental record. Egypt Egypt proves reliable mediator in Gaza crisis After eight days of war between Israel and Hamas, the guns have gone silent. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi played a key role in brokering the cease-fire, but at home criticism builds over a controversial decree. Opinion: Two 'winners' - but many losers Cairo mediators achieve breakthrough cease-fire Egypt's Morsi takes on sweeping powers Israel German-Israeli ties: Still best of friends? Despite German Chancellor Angela Merkel's strong, traditional backing for Israel, some Germans are becoming more critical of the country and calling into question Germany's unequivocal support. Israel - tough times, tough neighborhood Israel and Palestinians wage social media war Women Campaigner's prize money for traumatized Liberian women A German relief organization that was founded during the Bosnian wars in the 1990s to help victims of rape is now assisting women in remote parts of Liberia. 'No more impunity for men' Liberia's Charles Taylor appeals war crimes conviction Liberia closes Ivorian frontier after peacekeeper deaths Defense Confusion over Turkey's request for Patriots Turkey's request to NATO for Patriot missiles has created confusion among many politicians and experts. Why exactly does Turkey need the weapons and why has the Turkish government requested the missiles now? German Patriot missiles could defend Turkey Politics Kosovo, Europe's cultural ghetto By definition, art breaks down boundaries. But for artists from Kosovo, there are social and political borders that cannot be overcome. Strict visa requirements are isolating them from the international art scene. Uranium risks haunt Kosovo survivors Audit slams effectiveness of EU's Kosovo mission Clinton to push Balkans reform Arab World Sexual harassment in Tahrir Square sparks activism Women are increasingly afraid to walk the streets of Cairo, worried they will be attacked or groped in public. Nihal Saad Zaghloul has taken on a daring task to put an end to sexual harrassment in Egypt. Egypt's women insist on their rights Fully veiled and on air Egypt's women demand end to harassment Environment Whalers, environmentalists ready for showdown As Japan's whaling fleet prepares to put to sea for its annual operations in the Antarctic Ocean, its arch foes from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society are waiting just over the horizon. Journal # Japanese whalers are accused of ramming protesters in the Southern Ocean # 06.01.2010 16 Sea Shepherd: 'Watson would never get out of jail' Anger over South Korea's whaling plan Japanese whaling fleet accused of using tsunami funds More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012