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Friday, October 5, 2012

Around the Globe | 05.10.2012, 16:00 UTC

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Mexico
Mexicans face nightmare of abductions
A spate of kidnappings has added a new dimension to the violence in Mexico. Police and politicians are often powerless to react due to rampant corruption and bureaucratic obstacles.
Defense
The Pentagon's pivot problems
Amid recent territorial tensions between China and Japan, the US is trying to reassure its allies in the region without alarming China. However, the Pentagon risks missing out on tangible results, writes Richard Weitz.
Arab World
A borderline war
The crisis in Syria is in danger of drawing in neighboring countries. Despite the Syrian government's immediate apology, the shelling on the Turkish border has led to concerns about possible escalation.
Refugees
Europe's uncoordinated refugee policy
Refugees to Europe can count their blessings - or not - depending on which country they arrive in. There are still major differences between the European Union states in asylum policy and standards at refugee camps.
International Relations
Germany and Russia's love-hate millennium
German-Russian relations are not exactly amicable at the moment. But a new Berlin exhibition shows that over the past 1,000 years Germany and Russia were not always enemies. At times, they were even good friends.
Civil Rights
Jailed Cambodian activist says fight must go on
Cambodian government critic Mam Sonando was sentenced to 20 years in jail on charges of inciting a "secessionist" movement. Many are calling it a government warning against protests.
Finance
Would a wealth tax be effective?
Germans are caught up in a heated debate over whether to reintroduce a wealth tax eliminated in 1997. New taxes for the rich to help reduce national deficits are an issue in many European countries.
Environment
Corals at the mercy of storms and starfish
According to a new study, Australia has lost half its coral reefs. But the main cause of the damage is not climate change, but storms and a starfish.
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