http://m.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:30:36 +0200 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:30:36 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1157138.html#ref=rss Before Islamic State invaded, Qaraqosh was home to Iraq's largest Christian community. Now liberated after three years of occupation, little remains and former residents are considering whether its worth rebuilding in a country with an unclear future. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:28:45 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1157138.html Before Islamic State invaded, Qaraqosh was home to Iraq's largest Christian community. Now liberated after three years of occupation, little remains and former residents are considering whether its worth rebuilding in a country with an unclear future. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1157071.html#ref=rss Naomi Klein helped launch the anti-globalization movement with her book, "No Logo." Twenty years later, DER SPIEGEL spoke to her about the Hamburg G-20, the current generation of protesters and her concern about how Donald Trump will react in a crisis. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:16:38 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1157071.html Naomi Klein helped launch the anti-globalization movement with her book, "No Logo." Twenty years later, DER SPIEGEL spoke to her about the Hamburg G-20, the current generation of protesters and her concern about how Donald Trump will react in a crisis.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-1157040.html#ref=rss Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron hope to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. Yet even as military cooperation moves forward, the two countries are still far apart on eurozone reforms. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:50:55 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-1157040.html Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron hope to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. Yet even as military cooperation moves forward, the two countries are still far apart on eurozone reforms.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-1156983.html#ref=rss Alexander Zverev, 20, is Germany's best male tennis player and has made it to the top 16 at Wimbledon this week, his best Grand Slam performance ever. SPIEGEL spoke with him about breaking rackets, lifting weights and the pitfalls of social media. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:08:52 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/a-1156983.html Alexander Zverev, 20, is Germany's best male tennis player and has made it to the top 16 at Wimbledon this week, his best Grand Slam performance ever. SPIEGEL spoke with him about breaking rackets, lifting weights and the pitfalls of social media.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156842.html#ref=rss The Hamburg summit is over. Overshadowed by the violence on the streets outside, Angela Merkel and the rest of the G-20 leaders managed to find mini-compromises on major issues. But the question remains: Was it worth it? Sat, 08 Jul 2017 22:17:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156842.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156838.html#ref=rss Reports, interviews and analysis: Take a look back at highlights of our coverage of this week's G-20 summit, which brought leaders of the world's leading industrialized countries to Hamburg to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 21:27:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156838.html Reports, interviews and analysis: Take a look back at highlights of our coverage of this week's G-20 summit, which brought leaders of the world's leading industrialized countries to Hamburg to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156827.html#ref=rss All G-20 participants, except for the U.S., underlined their commitment to the Paris climate change agreement. It is a significant success for Merkel, even if Turkish President Erdogan changed his mind after the summit. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:05:07 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156827.html All G-20 participants, except for the U.S., underlined their commitment to the Paris climate change agreement. It is a significant success for Merkel, even if Turkish President Erdogan changed his mind after the summit.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156814.html#ref=rss Stores were looted, cars burned and bands of anarchists marauded through the streets. At times, the police were completely overwhelmed by the scale of violence at the G-20 summit in Hamburg. What went wrong? Sat, 08 Jul 2017 18:52:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156814.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156792.html#ref=rss Ivanka Trump briefly took her father's place at the G-20 negotiating table on Saturday. But hostess Angela Merkel is happy to have the U.S. president's daughter at the summit. A good relationship with Ivanka provides a reliable channel to the White House. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:14:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156792.html Ivanka Trump briefly took her father's place at the G-20 negotiating table on Saturday. But hostess Angela Merkel is happy to have the U.S. president's daughter at the summit. A good relationship with Ivanka provides a reliable channel to the White House.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156773.html#ref=rss Black-masked rioters left behind a trail of destruction in Hamburg on Friday night -- and showed that they are only interested in violence. But real political protest is more important than ever. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 15:45:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156773.html Black-masked rioters left behind a trail of destruction in Hamburg on Friday night -- and showed that they are only interested in violence. But real political protest is more important than ever.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156758.html#ref=rss The G-20 may have many shortcomings, but it is more important than ever for addressing the global problems humanity faces. It's a format we should strengthen -- not something we should get rid of. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 14:44:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156758.html The G-20 may have many shortcomings, but it is more important than ever for addressing the global problems humanity faces. It's a format we should strengthen -- not something we should get rid of. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156575.html#ref=rss In her closing G-20 speech on Saturday, Merkel noted that the summit's final declaration reveals clear disagreement with the U.S. on climate issues. She says she's not optimistic that Washington will return to the Paris climate agreement. Sat, 08 Jul 2017 07:57:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156575.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156532.html#ref=rss In an interview, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses free trade, climate change and his country's delicate relationship with its neighbor to the south: Donald Trump's United States. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:44:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156532.html In an interview, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses free trade, climate change and his country's delicate relationship with its neighbor to the south: Donald Trump's United States.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156584.html#ref=rss The U.S. is isolated when it comes to climate change at the G-20 -- and it is a disagreement that will likely be mentioned in the summit's closing declaration, SPIEGEL has learned. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:02:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156584.html The U.S. is isolated when it comes to climate change at the G-20 -- and it is a disagreement that will likely be mentioned in the summit's closing declaration, SPIEGEL has learned.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156549.html#ref=rss The police stopped the "Welcome to Hell" demo on Thursday night with brute force. Both sides escalated the situation, with some police action sparking panic in the crowds. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:07:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-1156549.html The police stopped the "Welcome to Hell" demo on Thursday night with brute force. Both sides escalated the situation, with some police action sparking panic in the crowds.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156502.html#ref=rss Will the G-20 summit in Hamburg lead to progress in solving the biggest challenges facing the world, such as hunger, poverty and climate change. Not likely. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:51:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156502.html Will the G-20 summit in Hamburg lead to progress in solving the biggest challenges facing the world, such as hunger, poverty and climate change. Not likely.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156308.html#ref=rss German security agencies have deployed a machine gun-wielding unit in Hamburg to stop violent protests that have disrupted the G-20 currently taking place. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:51:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156308.html German security agencies have deployed a machine gun-wielding unit in Hamburg to stop violent protests that have disrupted the G-20 currently taking place.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-1156320.html#ref=rss On the eve of the G20, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed no signs that he is interested in reconciliation with Germany. But he has driven away many of his other former allies as well. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 22:44:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-1156320.html On the eve of the G20, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed no signs that he is interested in reconciliation with Germany. But he has driven away many of his other former allies as well.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1155762.html#ref=rss Almost one year ago, a coup attempt took place against Turkish President Erdogan. Even today, it remains unclear who was behind the attempt to overthrow the government. SPIEGEL reviewed numerous documents to create a chronology of events, as they happened. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:25:49 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1155762.html Almost one year ago, a coup attempt took place against Turkish President Erdogan. Even today, it remains unclear who was behind the attempt to overthrow the government. SPIEGEL reviewed numerous documents to create a chronology of events, as they happened.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156296.html#ref=rss On the eve of his first meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump blasted the Russian president's "destabilizing behavior." Yet history shows that global stability improves when Moscow and Washington get along. And the recipe for doing so was on full display in Paris recently. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:39:48 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1156296.html On the eve of his first meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump blasted the Russian president's "destabilizing behavior." Yet history shows that global stability improves when Moscow and Washington get along. And the recipe for doing so was on full display in Paris recently.]]>