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Around the Globe 17.02.2012 | 17:00 UTC Arab World 'The uprising was not about liberal democracy' A year ago Hosni Mubarak was toppled from power. A spirit of hope hung heavy in the air, however one year on people in Egypt are still coming to terms with his legacy. DW talked to Andrea Teti about the country's future. Voices from Tahrir Square Growing uncertainty over Egypt's future Egypt's new revolution 'against the military' Opinion: Violence in Egypt was not accidental United States 'War on Terror' knocks on American homeland's door Osama bin Laden is dead, but Washington's War on Terrorism continues to rage in the hearts and minds of many Americans. New counterterrorism provisions raise the specter of mandatory military detention in the US. Ten years of Guantanamo - and no end in sight 'A new kind of torture' as Guantanamo detainees lose hope US claims authority to kill American-born terrorists without trial Middle East US options on Syria limited As the Syrian government cracks down on the opposition, calls to protect civilians are growing louder. But many defense experts warn against military intervention. Germany expels Syrian diplomats as assault continues Syria death toll rises as Arab League proposes new mission Syrians abroad feel the world abandons their cause Security Syrian agents intimidate dissidents in Germany Two alleged Syrian spies have been arrested for spying on Syrian dissidents in Germany. The intelligence agencies say that such spying is by no means rare but they do what they can to protect them. Suspected Syrian spies arrested in Germany Refugees torn over return to violent Syria Russia continues to back Syria's Assad Germany vows to press on despite Syria UN veto Civil Rights German foreign policy works to support gay rights Homosexuals are marginalized in many countries: some 80 nations make homosexuality punishable by law. Germany has put renewed emphasis on gay rights, and is working with the EU to protect homosexuals everywhere. German cabinet seeks stronger ties with emerging countries UN chief Ban tells African Union summit to uphold gay rights Economy Is Greece still viable? As Greece grapples with debts and deadlines, Yanis Varoufakis, writing for DW's Transatlantic Voices column, argues that the country has been skirting the edge of a debt crisis since its inception. 'Alliance between banks and governments at the heart of eurozone crisis' Mediterranean blues - a plan for growth? Immigration Spain's immigrants Amid Spain's economic crisis, many illegal immigrants want to return to Africa, but lack the means to get home. Migrants wake up to a nightmare in Europe People Jazz breaks down barriers in Panama Panama has the fastest growing economy in Latin America, but it is also split by class conflicts between rich and poor. Jazz pianist Danilo Perez tries to heal some of those conflicts through free music education. Listen to Reese Erlich's report More DW Shift – Living in the Digital Age How is the Internet changing society around the world? Check out SHIFT – the magazine for digital culture, issues and technology. It's our weekly show with insights delivered directly from blogs and boardrooms.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012