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Around the Globe 31.08.2012 | 16:00 UTC Media US journalists trade independence for access In the US, journalists are sacrificing editorial independence in exchange for access to top politicians. The practice has a long history in Germany, where interviews often must be authorized before publication. United behind Romney Romney, Obama fear gun control could backfire Romney banks on Ryan to shore up conservative base Romney urges congressman to stand aside over rape remark Syria Economists planning Syria's 'Marshall Plan' Over a year of conflict has destroyed the foundations of Syria's economy. Economists working on the "Day After" project want to use the reconstruction to make some fundamental reforms. Aid workers caught between fronts in Syria Syrian opposition plans 'The Day After' in Berlin Archeological treasures face destruction in Syria Film Egyptian revolution film premieres in Venice The film from Ibrahim Batout, "Winter of Discontent," starring Amr Waked, Salah al Hanafy and Farah Youssef, was created during the revolution in Egypt. Now the film is due to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. German filmmakers choose Toronto over Venice German filmmakers defy the apocalypse Freedom on four wheels in East Germany Culture Archeologist saves cultural treasures with cards Ancient cultural treasures are common casualties in military conflicts. But an international team of archeologists is working together with soldiers all over the world to protect valuable cultural artifacts. Listen to the report by Nancy Greenleese Burned library symbolizes multiethnic Sarajevo World Cup threatens indigenous group in Rio Were the ancient Sumerians the world's first brewers? Paralympics Techno-Doping debate levels the playing field The Paralympics are more professional than ever - with new sporting records thanks to technology. But some say 'techno-doping' gives disabled athletes an unfair advantage. Paralympians impaired, but unimpeded Returning to the Paralympic roots Economy BRIC states fade into MIST For over a decade, the BRIC states have held sway over swaths of the world economy. But another set of nations, united under the acronym MIST, is ready to knock a brick out of the economic wall. China struggles to reach ambitious green goals Which sectors can weather the economic crisis? Brazil grapples with growth and the common good Literature Thomas Mann's second home in Manhattan Fleeing the Nazi regime, German author Thomas Mann found it difficult to adapt to life in the US. But in New York he felt at home in Hotel Bedford and made a new start with the help of influential social contacts. Kurt Tucholsky - enigmatic author and satirist Hermann Hesse - misunderstood but loved Wagner remains an Israeli taboo Latin America Urban boom contaminates Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca sits on the border of Peru and Bolivia, a marvelous, shimmering, blue wonder. But as cities along its banks boom, untreated waste has started to cloud its waters. Peru's shared natural riches Water Strategy for Bolivia Israel helps India clean up the Ganges river The Global 3000 Forum Green gadgets: smart, fun and eco-friendly German scientists use fungi to clean soil, water   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012