Topic: Germany

U.S. limited in Georgia crisis

American effort to spread democracy wanes in post-Iraq era.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about fighting terrorism, ending homelessness, and finding ice on Mars.

Ethical investing: Are US alternative-energy companies a good buy?

About a third of these firms are in the US, but some overseas prospects are too good to pass up, according to fund manager Carey Callaghan.

Save the climate: Eat a kangaroo

If Australians were to give up farming sheep and cows for meat and eat kangaroos instead, the country would significantly reduce its greenhouse gases, a new study has found.

Historic trees to the rescue

Her grandfather’s arboretum saved her biology project and seeded a timeless gift.

In medals race, more countries in running

The Olympic Games are entering an era of unprecedented equality among nations.

Iran sanctions likely to rise as election issue

Tehran dismisses latest UN offer on nuclear program, prolonging the debate over more sanctions.

USA

Gatekeeper for clean sports

Don Catlin, one of the world’s top antidoping researchers, is tired of chasing down drugs. Now, he wants to help clean athletes prove their innocence.

Report: China is world's leading renewable-energy producer

A report from the Climate Group found that China leads the world in installed renewable energy and is overtaking more developed countries in developing sustainable technologies.

The Forger's Spell

How a second-rate painter fooled Europe and the Nazis.

Spanish athletes set winning trend

Spain's Olympic hopes soar after recent championship victories suggest that increased investments and better athlete training are paying off.

Tourism rises globally, but not to U.S.

With a weak dollar, America is a great buy for foreigners, yet visits are falling.

How Obama's foreign tour plays at home

He burnished his foreign policy credentials, analysts say, but will his Berlin speech backfire?

Does U.S. lumber need labeling?

Certifiers of responsible practices aim to curb illegal logging. But enforcement hikes prices for consumers.

Freeing the futures of German youths

New programs aim to ensure low-income kids can aspire to promising careers.

How Obama's foreign tour plays at home

He burnished his foreign policy credentials, analysts say, but will his Berlin speech backfire?

In Berlin, Obama calls for stronger U.S.-Europe partnership

The Illinois senator addressed an enthusiastic crowd of some 250,000 that stretched for a mile to the storied Brandenburg Gate.

Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK

The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday, was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.

Opinion: India's global ambition and the nuclear deal

Unlike China, India doesn't have a clear vision for its role in the world.

In Berlin, Obama calls for stronger U.S.-Europe partnership

The Illinois senator addressed an enthusiastic crowd of some 250,000 that stretched for a mile to the storied Brandenburg Gate.

Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK

The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday, was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.

Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama likely to return US to role of 'honest broker.' McCain sees fighting Islamic extremists as paramount.

Why your happiness matters to the planet

Surveys and research link true happiness to a smaller footprint on the ecology.

Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama likely to return US to role of 'honest broker.' McCain sees fighting Islamic extremists as paramount.