An interview with Josef Rauvolf, the man who brought Beat literature and underground culture in the Czech Republic

by Antonio Baroni

Between the pristine white walls of DOX gallery, people are waiting for the lecture while monotonous noise comes out of a player. Already a hint of warholian style, I guess (the lecture is indeed part of the exhibition Ghosts of Bohemia, about Andy Warhol and other members of his Factory).

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The US and Russia are currently negotiating a successor to the START nuclear disarmament treaty. But continued American plans for a missile shield in Europe have proven to be a major stumbling block. President Obama's vision of a nuclear-free world is in danger.

by Christian Neff

translated from German by Christopher Sultan

Photo: Reuters.

Original article from Der Spiegel.

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Icelanders were out on the streets Sunday celebrating the results of a referendum that overwhelmingly rejected the reimbursement of Britain and the Netherlands for savings lost when Icesave collapsed. German commentators say that Iceland is right.

by John Ward

Original article from Der Spiegel

Photo DPA.

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Is Italy, post the fall of the Roman Empire, passing through its second period of decadence? Who knows? What everybody does know is that Silvio Berlusconi has provoked a lot of different reactions in public opinion, both in Italy and abroad...

By Antonio Baroni

Photo by Wenn

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Western democracies love to sing the praises of their own ultra-liberal policies, promoting them as panacea to others. Some countries have turned ideological faith into an International trademark. France boasts to be the Human Rights keeper, The Netherlands have achieved worldwide fame for tolerance and The U.S. shamelessly plug their image as "the defenders of democracy". In reality are these bold axioms anything more than international marketing?

By Kevin Calonne.

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U.S. agency says Google can be power marketer

* Google will use authority to manage its energy costs

* Other companies that use much power have similar authority

* Google does not own facilities to generate electricity

by Tom Doggett

Original article from Reuters.

Original picture here.

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Over the weekend, the head of the Protestant church in Germany was caught drunk driving. While German commentators condemned Margot Kässmann's actions, most did not feel that she should lose her job. Nevertheless on Wednesday it became clear that the bishop felt her position was untenable.

by Cathrin Schaer  

Original article here.

Photo: DBA.

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