Around the Globe | 20.04.2012, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 20.04.2012 | 16:00 UTC Afghanistan NATO seeks funding for Afghan security forces Afghanistan needs further funding for its police and army if it is to secure the peace after international troops pull out in 2014. But many potential donors are concerned about Afghanistan's track record on corruption. Opinion: NATO runs for Afghan exit Pullout plans unchanged despite photo scandal Afghan attacks raise specter of Taliban terror Timetable for withdrawal 'hardly manageable' Religion Religious tolerance far from guaranteed in Egypt Despite a long history of living side-by-side, tensions are rising between Egypt's Christian Coptic community and ultra-conservative Muslims. Listen to the radio report Egyptians debate religion's place in constitution Egypt's Copts vent their fury at army and media Salafists stoke fears of rising extremism in Egypt's power vacuum Middle East Foreign policy unlikely to change under new Syrian leadership Large parts of the Syrian people have risen up against their regime. But a Middle East expert tells DW that the country's leadership and the opposition have quite a few points in common when it comes to foreign policy. Syria's unprecedented unrest Ideas abound for post-Assad Syria Syria's minorities unite against Assad Energy Kirchner's crusade against 'big oil' Argentina's president, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner, plans to nationalize the oil company, YPF, supposedly to defend national interests, but the takeover could have disastrous political and economic consequences. Argentina's oil plans anger Spain 'Latin America must open up' EU backs Spain in oil dispute with Argentina Argentina criticized for energy firm take-over bid Finance Is Spain Europe's next problem economy? The debt crisis is back with a vengeance. For the first time, Madrid had to pay over 6 percent interest for 10-year bonds - a warning sign for many economists. ECB may buy bonds as market pressure on Spain rises Austerity strikes turn violent as thousands protest in Spain Eurogroup concerned about Spain Climate How much skepticism can the climate take? Influential skeptics continue to challenge the scientific consensus that CO2 emissions are responsible for climate change. Have they got a point? Greenpeace: e-car is just 'mobility for the rich' Worldwatch publishes 'State of World' report Women in Bangladesh fight climate change Society Middle class San Franciscans fleeing city Tony Bennett famously left his heart in San Francisco. And, for thousands of middle class residents in the City by the Bay, their hearts may be the only part of them they can afford to leave there. Human Rights 'Singing for democracy' The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Azerbaijan's capital Baku in late May. Human-rights activists are hoping to point the spotlight at the state of human rights in the country. Roman Lob wins the German Eurovision finals   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012