It's a Global Century, not an Asian Century
It is almost taken for granted nowadays that this is to be the "Asian Century," marking an irreversible political/economic shift in global power from West to East. China has replaced Germany as the world's leading exporter, while South Korea's Korean Electric recently outbid Electricite de France to build three nuclear reactors in Abu Dhabi.
Global world and nuclear security by Nursultan Nazarbayev
In one month, the anniversary of the end of World War II will be marked. There are millions around the world who took part in the fighting in the middle of the last century.
Iran's President Attacks Obama On Nuclear Threat
ran's president issued a scathing personal attack on U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday, calling him an "inexperienced amateur" who was quick to threaten to use nuclear weapons against U.S. enemies.
Kyrgyzstan: Did Moscow Subvert a U.S. Central Asian Ally?
Members of the besieged government of Kyrgyzstan suspect that Moscow precipitated the violent upheaval that has swept the former Soviet republic in Central Asia.
Opinion: Putin's visit to Katyn is itself an historic event
On Wednesday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk met to remember the massacre at Katyn 70 years ago. DW's Bartosz Dudek calls this a milestone for Russian-Polish relations.
Indian government promises strong response to Maoists
India's security forces have stepped up the search for Maoist rebels in the insurgency-hit eastern state of Chhattisgarh, following Tuesday's deadly attack that killed 76 policemen.
Deutsche Telekom moves against Apple, Google and net neutrality
Deutsche Telekom is Europe's largest telecommunications provider, and also one of Germany's most profitable companies. Its CEO, Rene Obermann, recently took a surprising stance on the concept of net neutrality.
Anger at corruption and rising prices fuelled violence in Kyrgyzstan
Violent clashes between police and protestors broke out on Wednesday in Kyrgyzstan. The protests are in response to the country's endemic corruption and the rising cost of living.
|
|
