Brand in französischem Chemiewerk gelöscht

Fire extinguished in French chemical plant

Fire in French chemical plant extinguished


Der Großbrand in einem als besonders gefährlich geltenden Chemiewerk in der nordfranzösischen Stadt Rouen ist gelöscht. Das teilte die Präfektur der Normandie am Freitag mit. Das Feuer war in der Nacht auf Donnerstag ausgebrochen. Verletzt wurde bei dem Vorfall niemand. Die Feuerwehr war mit rund 200 Löschfahrzeugen im Einsatz.

The large fire was put out at a chemical plant considered to be particularly hazardous and located in the northern French city of Rouen. This was reported by the prefecture of Normandy on Friday. The fire had broken out Thursday night. No one was injured during the incident. The fire department deployed around 200 fire engines.

A major fire in a chemical plant regarded as especially dangerous, in the northern French town of Rouen, has been put out. This was announced by the prefecture of Normandy on Friday. The fire had broken out in the early hours of Thursday. Nobody was injured in the incident. The fire service was at the scene with around 200 fire engines.


They were able to control the fire.
Fire prevented from spreading


Anrainer waren aufgerufen, ihre Häuser nicht zu verlassen. Gebäude im Umkreis von 500 Metern wurden evakuiert, Schulen und Kindergärten blieben am Donnerstag geschlossen. In dem Chemiewerk am Ufer der Seine werden Zusatzstoffe für Schmierstoffe hergestellt. Die Fabrik gehört zum Unternehmen Lubrizol von US-Milliardär Warren Buffett und unterliegt der sogenannten Seveso-Richtlinie der EU, die besonders strenge Sicherheitsauflagen vorschreibt.

Residents had been requested not to leave their homes. Buildings in a radius of 500 meters were evacuated, schools and kindergartens remained closed on Thursday. The chemical plant on the banks of the Seine manufactures additives for lubricants. The plant belongs to the company Lubrizol owned by US billionaire Warren Buffett and is subject to the so-called Seveso Directive of the EU, which stipulates particularly strict safety requirements.

Locals were called upon not to leave their houses. Buildings within 500 meters were evacuated, with schools and kindergartens remaining closed on Thursday. In the chemical plant located on the banks of the river Seine, lubricant additives are produced. The factory belongs to US billionaire Warren Buffett's Lubrizol group and is subject to the EU's so-called Seveso directives, which prescribe especially strict safety requirements.


In dem Werk arbeiten rund 400 Menschen. Die Chemiefabrik sorgte bereits in der Vergangenheit für Schlagzeilen - etwa, als 2013 durch ein Leck das Gas Methanthiol entwich und die Umgebung weitreichend nach faulen Eiern roch. Im Jahr 2015 flossen nach einem Betriebsunfall rund 2.000 Liter Mineralöl ins Abwassersystem der Stadt.

Around 400 people work at the plant. The chemical plant has made headlines in the past, for example in 2013 when methane thiol escaped through a leak and the entire area smelled of rotten eggs. In 2015, around 2,000 liters of mineral oil flowed into the city's sewer system following an industrial accident.

Around 400 people work at the plant. The chemical factory has also made headlines in the past - such as in 2013 when the gas methanethiol leaked out, causing an extensive area to smell of rotten eggs. After an accident in 2015, around 2,000 liters of mineral oil leaked out into the town's sewage system.


Frau kündigt ihren Job, um 57 Tage nach ihrer verschwundenen Hündin zu suchen

Woman Quits Her Job to Search for her Lost Dog for 57 Days

Woman Quits Her Job to Search for Her Lost Dog for 57 Days


Zwei Monate lang suchte eine Frau aus Washington nach ihrem verschwundenen Hund - und kündigte dafür extra ihren Job. Der siebenjährige Border Collie war während eines Kurzurlaubs in Montana aus dem Hotelzimmer abgehauen. 57 Tage fehlte von der Hündin jede Spur - doch Carole King gab nicht auf.

For two months, a woman from Washington searched for her lost dog—and she quit her job to do it. The seven-year-old border collie took off out of a hotel room during a short vacation in Montana. There was no sign of the dog for 57 days, but Carole King wouldn't give up.

A woman from Washington searched for her lost dog for two months – and quit her job for that reason alone. The seven-year-old Border Collie had run away from a hotel room during a short vacation in Montana. There was no trace of her for 57 days – but Carole King did not give up.


"Es war furchtbar. Mir wurde übel", sagte Carole King dem "Daily Inter Lake". Sie und ihr Mann hatten Hündin Katie im Hotelzimmer gelassen, während sie zum Abendessen gingen. Als sie anschließend ins Hotel zurückkehrten, war Katie verschwunden. Sie suchten nach dem Tier, doch ohne Erfolg.

"It was dreadful. It made me ill," Carole King told the "Daily Inter Lake." She and her husband had left the dog Katie in the hotel room while they went to dinner. When they returned to the hotel, Katie had disappeared. They looked for their pet in vain.

“It was horrible. I felt sick.” Carole King told the Daily Inter Lake. She and her husband had left their dog Katie in the hotel room while they went to dinner. When they came back, Katie was gone. They looked for the animal, but to no avail.


Thunder had Frightened the Dog
Thunder had made the dog panic


In der Hoffnung, Katie könnte sich noch irgendwo im Hotel aufhalten, ging Carole King zur Rezeption. "Der Angestellte sagt: "Sie ist vor ungefähr vier, viereinhalb Stunden abgereist"", erinnert sich Carole King gegenüber "Daily Inter Lake". Als sich die automatische Eingangstür geöffnet habe, sei Katie sofort rausgerannt. Vermutlich hatte ein lauter Donner den Hund in Panik versetzt.

Hoping that Katie was still somewhere in the hotel, Carole King went to the reception desk. "The employee said, ‘She took off around four to four-and-a-half hours ago,'" Carole King remembered when talking to the "Daily Inter Lake." Katie had run out when the automatic entry door opened. Loud thunder had presumably caused the dog to panic.

Hoping that Katie could still be somewhere in the hotel, Carole King went to the reception desk. “The employee said that she had left about four to four and a half hours ago,” Carole told the Daily Inter Lake. When the automatic entrance door opened, Katie ran outside immediately. Presumably loud thunder had made the dog panic.


Mit Flyern und Aufrufen in Facebook-Gruppen suchten die Kings nach ihrem geliebten Hund. Doch aus Tagen wurden Wochen. "Ich habe nie aufgegeben. Ich habe nie die Hoffnung verloren", sagte Carole King dem "Daily Inter Lake", die ihren Job als Postangestellte kündigte, um ihre Suche nach Katie fortzusetzen.

With flyers and calls in Facebook groups, the Kings searched for their beloved dog. But days turned into weeks. "I never gave up. I never lost hope," said Carole King to the "Daily Inter Lake," and quite her job as a postal worker to continue looking for Katie.

The Kings searched for their beloved dog with fliers and posts in Facebook groups. But days turned into weeks. “I never gave up. I never lost hope.” Carole King told the Daily Inter Lake. She quit her job as a postal worker to continue her search for Katie.


57 Tage nach Katies Verschwinden bekam Carole King einen Anruf: Ein Mann meldete sich und sagte, dass sich Katie in seinem Hof befände. Doch als King dort ankam, war Katie bereits wieder verschwunden. Sie suchte die Nachbarschaft ab und plötzlich stand ihre Hündin unter einem Baum. "Ich habe sie nur umarmt. Ich wollte sie nicht gehen lassen", erinnerte sich King laut "Daily Inter Lake". "Die Tränen flossen. Die Leute hielten in ihren Fahrzeugen an, stiegen aus und umarmten uns. Ich glaube, die ganze Nachbarschaft wusste, dass wir sie gefunden hatten".

Fifty-seven days after Katie's disappearance, Carole King got a call. A man answered and said that Katie was in his yard. But when King arrived, Katie had already run off again. She searched the neighborhood and suddenly saw her dog standing under a tree. "I embraced her. I never wanted to let go," King remembered, according to the "Daily Inter Lake." "The tears flowed. People stopped their cars, got out, and hugged us. I believe the whole neighborhood knew we had found her."

57 days after Katie’s disappearance, Carole King received a call: a man contacted her and said that Katie was in his yard. By the time King arrived, however, Katie had already disappeared again. She searched the neighborhood and suddenly her dog was there, under a tree. “I just held her in my arms. I didn’t want to let her go.” King remembered, according to the Daily Inter Lake. “Tears flowed. People stopped their cars, got out and hugged us. I think the whole neighborhood knew that we had found her.”


Verluste bei der Bundeswehr: Maschinengewehre verschwinden spurlos

Losses for the German Army: Machine Guns Disappear Without a Trace

Losses at the Bundeswehr: machine guns disappear without trace


Friday, September 27, 2019
Friday, September 27th, 2019


Sechs Maschinengewehre des Typs MG3 sind nach wie vor verschwunden.

Six MG3 machine guns have still not been found.


In den vergangenen Jahren gehen der Bundeswehr zahlreiche Waffen und zehntausende Schuss Munition verloren. Darunter sind auch drei Maschinengewehre. Der Verbleib ist in den meisten Fällen unklar. Die Opposition spricht von einem "beängstigenden" Ausmaß.

In recent years, the German Federal Army has lost numerous weapons and ten thousand rounds of ammunition. These include three machine guns. In most cases, their whereabouts are unclear. According to the opposition, this is an "alarming" extent.

In recent years the Bundeswehr has lost numerous weapons and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition. These include three machine guns. In most cases, their whereabouts still remain unknown. The opposition has described the extent as "worrying".


Bei der Bundeswehr verschwinden immer wieder Waffen und Munition - viele davon bisher spurlos. Seit Anfang 2014 verbuchte die Truppe den Verlust von 39 Waffen, 39 Waffenteilen und fast 20.000 Schuss Munition. Das geht aus einer als Verschlusssache eingestuften Auflistung des Bundesverteidigungsministeriums hervor, über die das Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland berichtet.

The German Army is continuing to lose weapons and ammunition, often without a trace. Since the beginning of 2014, the armed forces has registered a loss of 39 weapons, 39 weapon components, and almost 20,000 rounds of ammunition. This is revealed in a classified listing of the German Ministry of Defense on which the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) ("Editor Network Germany") has reported.

Weapons and ammunition disappear repeatedly from the Bundeswehr - much thus far without a trace. Since the start of 2014, troops registered the loss of 39 weapons, 39 weapon parts and almost 20,000 rounds of ammunition. This has emerged from a listing categorized as classified information by the federal ministry of defense, as reported by the German Editor Network RND.


Laut dem Papier aus dem Büro von Verteidigungsstaatssekretär Peter Tauber von der CDU sind bislang zwei Waffen, ein Waffenteil und 3474 Schuss Munition wieder aufgetaucht. Bei den nach wie vor verschwundenen Waffen und Waffenteilen handelt es sich unter anderem um sechs Maschinengewehre vom Typ MG3, elf Gewehre vom Typ G3, vier Gewehre vom Typ G36, sechs Signalpistolen sowie zwei Pistolen vom Typ P8. Zudem fehlen 30 Waffenrohre für Maschinengewehre vom Typ MG3.

According to the paper from the office of Defense State Secretary Peter Tauber of the CDU, two weapons, one weapon component, and 3,474 rounds of ammunition have resurfaced so far. The weapons and weapon components that are still missing include six MG3 machine guns, eleven G3 rifles, four G36 rifles, six signal pistols, and two P8 pistols. And 30 MG3 machine gun barrels are missing.

According to the paper from the office of the state defense secretary, CDU Bundestag member Peter Tauber, two weapons, one weapon part and 3,474 rounds of ammunition have thus far turned up. Amongst the weapons and parts still not found there were six MG3 machine guns, 11 G3 rifles, four G36 rifles, six signal pistols as well as two P8 pistols. A further 30 gun barrels for MG3 machine guns are also missing.


Der Umfang von Waffen- und Munitionsverlusten bei der Bundeswehr sei "beängstigend", sagte die Linken-Bundestagsabgeordnete Martina Renner. Dies gelte umso mehr, da im Zuge von Ermittlungen kaum etwas wieder aufgefunden worden sei. Die Linken-Politikerin sprach von einer "dürftigen Bilanz". Renner kritisierte, dass an der Auflistung nicht erkennbar sei, ob sich unter der verschwundenen Munition auch diejenige befinde, die im Zusammenhang mit den Ermittlungen gegen den unter Terrorverdacht stehenden Bundeswehroffizier Franco A. gefunden worden sei. "Und das obwohl ein Unterstützer von Franco A. kürzlich wegen des Besitzes dieser Munition verurteilt wurde", sagte Renner.

The extent of the loss of weapons and ammunition by the German Army is "alarming," said Martina Renner, a member of the Left party in the Bundestag. This is all the more true since hardly anything was found during the investigations. The politician from the Left party spoke of a "poor balance sheet." Renner criticized the fact that the listing did not make clear whether the disappeared ammunition included that which was found in connection with the investigations against the German Army officer Franco A., who is suspected of terrorism. "And this, although a supporter of Franco A. was recently sentenced for the possession of this ammunition," said Renner.

How arms and ammunition loss is handled at the Bundeswehr is "worrying", said Martina Renner, a Bundestag member for the party Die Linke. This all the more so as during investigations "barely anything" had been retrieved. The politician for Die Linke spoke of a "meager total". Renner criticized that the listing did not reveal whether the listing of missing ammunition included they type found in the possession of Franco A., the Bundeswehr officer under suspicion of terrorism. "And this although a supporter of Franco A. had recently been found guilty of being in possession of this ammunition", Renner said.


Öltanker "Stena Impero" verließ iranischen Hafen

‘Stena Impero' Oil Tanker left Iranian port

Oil Tanker Stena Impero Leaves Iranian Port


Mehr als zwei Monate nach seiner Festsetzung durch die iranischen Behörden hat der britische Öltanker "Stena Impero" am heutigen Freitag den Hafen der Stadt Bandar Abbas verlassen. Wie Schiffsbeobachtungsdaten von Refinitiv zeigten, setzte sich der Tanker in Bewegung und verließ den iranischen Hafen. Als Zielhafen wurde Port Rashid in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten angegeben.

More than two months after its determination by the Iranian authorities, the British oil tanker ‘Stena Impero' has left the port in the city of Bandar Abbas this Friday. As Refinitiv ship observation data showed, the tanker set in motion and left the Iranian port. Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates was given as the destination port.

Today, Friday, more than two months after it was detained by the Iranian authorities, the British oil tanker Stena Impero left the port of the city Bandar Abbas. As ship-tracking data from Refinitiv showed, the tanker was set in motion and left the Iranian port. The stated port of destination was Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates.


Der Tanker war eigentlich schon am Montag von der iranischen Regierung freigegeben worden, doch blieb er zunächst weiter in iranischen Gewässern. Aus der Reederei hieß es, dass man einen offiziellen Bescheid aus Teheran abwarten wollte.

In practice, the tanker had already been released by the Iranian government on Monday, though it remained in Iranian waters for a time. The speech indicated that an official notification from Tehran was preferred.

The tanker had actually been released by the Iranian government on Monday already, but it remained in Iranian waters. The shipping company stated that it wanted to wait for an official notification from Tehran.


Die "Stena Impero" war am 19. Juli von den iranischen Revolutionsgarden in der Seestraße von Hormuz unter dem Vorwurf aufgebracht worden, gegen Sicherheitsbestimmungen verstoßen zu haben. Es wurde jedoch vermutet, dass der Iran damit auf die umstrittene, vorübergehende Festsetzung eines iranischen Öltankers vor dem zu Großbritannien gehörenden Gibraltar reagierte.

On the 19th July, the ‘Stena Impero' had been accused by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Hormuz Strait of violating safety regulations. However, it was suspected that Iran was reacting to the controversial temporary determination of an Iranian oil tanker by British run Gibraltar.

The Stena Impero was detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz on charges of having violated security regulations. However, it was suspected that Iran was reacting to Britain’s controversial temporary seizure of an Iranian tanker off Gibraltar, which belongs to Great Britain.


Die Straße von Hormuz ist eine der wichtigsten Seestraßen der Welt. Sie verbindet den Persischen Golf mit dem Indischen Ozean. Ein Großteil des globalen Ölexports wird durch die Meerenge verschifft. Die Spannungen in der Region hatten sich in den vergangenen Monaten immens verschärft. Die Handelsschifffahrt wurde in den Konflikt zwischen den USA und dem Iran hineingezogen. Es kam zu mehreren Zwischenfällen mit Tankern und Drohnen.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important Straits in the world. In connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. Much of the world's global oil exports are shipped through this strait. The tensions in the area had been escalating immeasurably during the past few months. Merchant shipping has been drawn into the conflict between USA and Iran. There have been several incidents with tankers and drones.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways in the world. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. A large part of global oil exports is shipped through the Strait. The tensions in the region have intensified immensely in recent months. Merchant shipping has been drawn into the conflict between the US and Teheran. There have been several incidents involving tankers and drones.


Merkel würdigt den Mut der Menschen bei der Friedlichen Revolution

Merkel hails people's courage in the Peaceful Revolution

Merkel praises the courage of the people during the Peaceful Revolution


Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel hat das Engagement der Menschen in der DDR gewürdigt, die vor 30 Jahren bei der Friedlichen Revolution auf die Straße gegangen sind. Im Herbst 1989 hätten mutige Bürger das damalige DDR-Regime ins Wanken gebracht, sagte Merkel bei einem Festakt der Thüringer CDU-Fraktion zum bevorstehenden Tag der Deutschen Einheit in Erfurt. Die Kanzlerin erinnerte unter anderem an die Besetzung der Stasi-Zentrale. "Der Staatssicherheit wurde der Schrecken genommen", sagte sie.

Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel has praised the engagement of people in the GDR who took to the streets in the Peaceful Revolution 30 years ago. In the fall of 1989 courageous citizens toppled the East German regime, said Merkel at a ceremony held by the Thuringian branch of the CDU party in Erfurt marking the forthcoming Day of German Unity. The chancellor recalled events such as the occupation of the Stasi headquarters. "The State Security police were deprived of their terror," she said.

Chancellor Angela Merkel praised the courage of the people in the GDR who took to the streets during the Peaceful Revolution 30 years ago. In the fall of 1989 brave citizens made the GDR regime falter, Merkel said during a ceremonial act of the parliamentary group of the Thuringian CDU for the German Unity Day in Erfurt. The chancellor recalled the occupation of the Stasi headquarters. “The terror of the state security service has been stripped away”, she said.


Musk seeks delivery record
Musk strives for delivery record


Teslas Quartal hält möglicherweise Rekord bereit. Trotz Auslieferungsboom gab es zuletzt Verluste beim Elektroautokonzern.

Tesla's quarter may be record-breaking. Despite the boom in deliveries, the electric car company has seen losses recently.

Tesla’s quarter might break record. The electric car group experienced losses despite delivery boom.


New York.Tesla-Chef Elon Musk hat seinem Elektroautokonzern mit der Aussicht auf neue Rekordzahlen kräftig Auftrieb an der Börse gegeben. "Wir haben die Chance, unser erstes Quartal mit 100.000 Auslieferungen zu erreichen", schrieb Musk in einer vom Branchenblog "Electrek" veröffentlichten E-Mail an Tesla-Mitarbeiter.

New York. Tesla boss Elon Musk has given his electric car company a strong boost on the stock market with the prospect of new record numbers. "We have the opportunity to reach 100,000 deliveries in our first quarter," Musk wrote in an email to Tesla employees published by industry blog Electrek.

New York. With the prospect of record numbers, Tesla head Elon Musk caused his electric car company's stock to boom. “We have the chance to reach our first quarter with 100,000 deliveries”, Musk wrote in an email for Tesla employees published by the business blog “Electrek”.


Die Nachfrage sei stark, so dass Tesla 110000 Bestellungen verbuchen könnte, hieß es in Musks Rundschreiben weiter. Die Herausforderung sei, die Autos zügig an die Kundschaft zu bringen. Dazu müsse Tesla zum Quartalsende so viele Ressourcen wie möglich aufbieten.

Demand is so strong that Tesla was able to record 110000 orders, according to Musk's newsletter. The challenge is getting the cars to customers quickly. To do so, Tesla had to mobilize as many resources as possible at quarter-end.

Musk’s message continued that the demand is so high Tesla could book 110,000 orders. The challenge is now to swiftly deliver the cars to customers. For that Tesla needs to raise as much resources as possible by the end of the quarter.


Anlegern gefiel das: Teslas Aktien gingen mit einem Plus von über sechs Prozent aus dem Handel. So stark hat der Kurs seit fast vier Monaten nicht mehr zugelegt. Im zweiten Quartal hatte Tesla gut 95000 Autos ausgeliefert und damit seinen bisherigen Bestwert erreicht.

Investors liked this: Tesla shares closed the day with a gain of over six percent. The price has not increased so much in almost four months. In the second quarter, Tesla delivered around 95,000 cars and hit its best value to date.

Investors liked that: Tesla’s stocks finished with an increase of over six percent. The price had not increased this much for almost four months. Tesla delivered around 95,000 cars in the second quarter and with that reached its current record level.


Musk braucht Rekorde, um seine hohen Ziele zu erreichen. 2019 will er insgesamt 360000 bis 400000 Wagen ausliefern. Dafür müssen im laufenden und kommenden Vierteljahr sechsstellige Zahlen her. Vor allem der günstigste Tesla Model 3 ist gefragt, doch hier sind die Gewinnspannen gering. Trotz des Booms gab es zuletzt Verluste.

Musk needs records to achieve his ambitious goals. In 2019, he wants to deliver a total of 360,000 to 400,000 cars. The company would have to hit six-digit figures in the current and upcoming quarter to do so. The less expensive Tesla Model 3 is in particular demand, but its profit margins are low. There have been losses recently despite the boom.

Musk needs records to reach his high goals. He wants to deliver a total of 360,000 to 400,000 cars in 2019. This requires six-digit numbers in the current and coming quarter. Especially in demand is the cheap Tesla Model 3 but the profit margins are small. Despite the boom there have been losses recently.


Rätsel gelöst: Deswegen können wir uns nicht selbst kitzeln

Puzzle solved: This is why we cannot tickle ourselves

Mystery Solved: Why We Cannot Tickle Ourselves


Eine Art Bremse im Großhirn verhindert, dass Menschen sich selber kitzeln können. Dies fanden Wissenschafter der Humboldt-Universität in Berlin mit Hilfe von Experimenten an Ratten heraus, wie sie am Donnerstagabend mitteilten. Dabei seien auch Fortschritte bei der Frage erzielt worden, warum Kinder sich so heftig gegen das Kitzeln wehren, nur um dann mehr zu verlangen.

There is a sort of a stopping brake in our cerebrum, preventing us from tickling ourselves. This was discovered by scientists at the Humboldt University in Berlin after conducting experiments on rats, as reported on Thursday. Progress was also made in answering the question as to why children resist tickling, only to ask for more later.

A kind of brake in the cerebrum prevents people from tickling themselves. Researchers from the Humboldt University in Berlin came to this conclusion after experimenting with rats, as they reported on Thursday evening. There has also been progress on answering the question of why children resist tickling so fiercely, but then demand for more.


Schließlich habe sich auch gezeigt, warum allein das Näherkommen einer kitzelnden Hand schon vor der Berührung Lachen auslöst. Dies liege an einer tiefliegenden Schicht im Großhirn, die bereits bei der Erwartung des Kitzelns das Lachen auslöse.

It was also determined why the mere approach of a tickling hand triggers laughter ever before contact. The reason can be found in a deep layer of the cerebrum which triggers laughter even through only expectation of tickling.

Finally, it has been shown why the approach of a tickling hand alone already triggers laughter. This is due to a deep layer in the cerebrum which triggers laughter as soon as tickles are expected.


Den Angaben zufolge zeigten frühere Forschungen, dass Ratten mit "Lachen" im Ultraschallbereich reagieren, wenn sie von Menschen gekitzelt werden. Dieses "Lachen" werde durch den Teil der Großhirnrinde vermittelt, welcher der zentralen Verarbeitung der haptischen Wahrnehmung diene.

According to the data, previous research has shown that rats react by "laughing" in the ultrasonic range when tickled by humans. This "laughter" travels through the part of the cerebral cortex, which is used for the central processing of haptic perception.

According to the information, earlier research showed how rats react with laughter in the ultrasonic range when they are tickled by humans. This “laughter” is being transmitted via the part of the cerebral cortex that serves the central processing of haptic perception.


Lachen wird während Selbstberührung unterdrückt

The laughter is suppressed when the touch originates from the person themselves.

Laughter is suppressed when you touch yourself


Bisher sei davon ausgegangen worden, dass das Gehirn zwischen Selbstberührung und Berührung durch Andere unterscheiden könne - also deshalb Menschen sich nicht selbst kitzeln können. Die Berliner Forscher fanden nun aber bei den Experimenten an den Ratten heraus, dass das Lachen ebenso wie die Aktivität des betreffenden Bereichs der Großhirnrinde während einer Selbstberührung unterdrückt werden. Dies sei auch so, wenn sich Lebewesen selbst putzen. Während der Fremdberührung und des Kitzelns durch die Wissenschafter seien die Aktivität im Hirn und der Impuls zu lachen aber verstärkt worden.

Until now, it was assumed that the brain is able to tell the difference between the touch originating from oneself, as opposed to from others, which would explain why people cannot tickle themselves. The researchers from Berlin have now discovered, from their experiments on rats that laughter and the activity of the cerebral cortex is suppressed during self-touching. This is also true when animals clean themselves. However, when the touching and tickling was done by the scientists, the brain activities as well as the impulse to laugh increased.

So far it has been assumed that the brain can differentiate between self-touch and touch by others – that is why humans cannot tickle themselves. But the Berlin researchers have found out in experiments on rats that laughter, as well as the activity in the corresponding area of the cerebral cortex, are suppressed during self-touching. This is also the case when animals clean themselves. However, during the touching and tickling by the researchers, brain activity and the impulse to laugh are amplified.


Passiere aber die Selbstberührung und die Berührung durch andere zur selben Zeit, sei das Lachen ebenfalls unterdrückt. Dies deute darauf hin, dass das Gehirn der Ratte eben nicht zwischen der Selbstberührung und der Berührung durch andere unterscheiden könne. Die neuen Erkenntnisse legten nahe, dass die Menschen sich nicht selbst kitzeln können, weil die Selbstberührung eine Bremse im Großhirn aktiviere.

And, if the self-touching and touching by another were to occur at the same time, the laughter is suppressed anyway. This indicated that the rat´s brain could not determine whether the touch came from itself or the scientists. The new findings explained that humans cannot tickle themselves because tickling triggers a stopping brake in the cerebrum.

But if self-touch and touch by others occur at the same time, laughter is suppressed as well. This suggests that rats' brains cannot distinguish between self-touch and touch by others. The new findings also suggest that humans cannot tickle themselves because of a brake in the cerebrum that is activated through self-touch.


Die Ratten seien außerdem trainiert worden, selbst zu kitzeln. Dabei brachen sie diese Initiation im Experiment demnach manchmal vorzeitig ab, zeigten Fluchtverhalten oder Schreckstarre. Diese Ambivalenz gleiche dem Verhalten der Kinder. Die Ambivalenz des Kitzelns sei eine Verhaltensreaktion, die bei Ratten und Menschen gleich sei.

The rats were taught to tickle themselves. They sometimes stopped this activity prematurely, displaying flight behavior or paralysis. This ambivalence is similar to the way children behave. The tickle ambivalence is a behavioral reaction that is found in rats and humans.

The rats themselves had also been trained to initiate tickling. They sometimes discontinued this initiation prematurely in the experiment, showing flight behavior or fright rigidity. This ambivalence is similar to children's behavior. The ambivalence of tickling is a behavioral reaction that is the same in rats and humans.


Katastrophe abgewendet: Großbrand in französischem Chemiewerk gelöscht

Catastrophe averted: Major fire at French chemical plant extinguished

Disaster Avoided: Major Fire in French Chemical Plant Extinguished


Der Großbrand in einem als besonders gefährlich geltenden Chemiewerk in der nordfranzösischen Stadt Rouen ist gelöscht. Das teilte die Präfektur der Normandie der Nachrichtenagentur AFP am Freitag mit. Das Feuer war in der Nacht zu Donnerstag ausgebrochen.

The large fire was put out at a chemical plant considered to be particularly hazardous and located in the northern French city of Rouen. The prefecture of Normandy reported the incident to the AFP news agency on Friday. The fire broke out Thursday night.

The major fire in a chemical plant regarded as particularly hazardous in the northern French town of Rouen has been extinguished, as the prefecture of Normandy informed the news agency AFP. The fire started Thursday night.


Nach Behördenangaben sollen keine gesundheitsgefährdenden Stoffe ausgetreten sein. Die genommenen Proben geben keinen Grund zur Beunruhigung, wie Präfekt Pierre-André Durand am Freitagmorgen bei einer Pressekonferenz sagte. Verletzt wurde bei dem Vorfall niemand. Die Feuerwehr war mit rund 200 Löschfahrzeugen im Einsatz.

According to information from officials, no hazardous material has escaped. The samples taken show no reason for alarm, said prefect Pierre-André Durand at a press conference Friday morning. No one was injured during the incident. The fire department deployed around 200 fire trucks.

According to the authorities, no harmful materials escaped. Samples taken give no cause for concern, as prefect Pierre-André Durand said in the course of a press conference on Friday morning. No one was injured in the incident. The fire department deployed around 200 fire trucks.


Schulen und Kindergärten wurden geschlossen

Schools and kindergartens were closed.
Schools and kindergartens were closed


Anwohner waren aufgerufen, ihre Häuser nicht zu verlassen. Gebäude im Umkreis von 500 Metern wurden evakuiert, Schulen und Kindergärten blieben am Donnerstag geschlossen.

Residents were asked not to leave their homes. Buildings within a radius of 1,650 feet were evacuated, and schools and kindergartens remained closed on Thursday.

Local residents were requested to stay at home. Buildings within 500 meters were evacuated, and schools and kindergartens remained closed on Thursday.


Fabrik gehört zum Unternehmen Lubrizol von US-Milliardär Warren Buffett

Plant belongs to the company Lubrizol owned by US billionaire Warren Buffett

Factory belongs to the US billionaire Warren Buffet’s company Lubrizol


In dem Chemiewerk am Ufer der Seine werden Zusatzstoffe für Schmierstoffe hergestellt. Die Fabrik gehört zum Unternehmen Lubrizol von US-Milliardär Warren Buffett und unterliegt der sogenannten Seveso-Richtlinie der EU, die besonders strenge Sicherheitsauflagen vorschreibt. In dem Werk arbeiten rund 400 Menschen.

The chemical plant on the banks of the Seine manufactures additives for lubricants. The plant belongs to the company Lubrizol owned by US billionaire Warren Buffett and is subject to the EU's "Seveso Directive", which stipulates particularly strict safety requirements. Around 400 people work at the plant.

The chemical plant on the banks of the Seine produces additives for lubricants. The factory belongs to US billionaire Warren Buffet’s company Lubrizol and is subject to what is known as the Seveso directive of the EU, which prescribes particularly stringent safety requirements. Approximately 400 people work at the factory.


Die Chemiefabrik sorgte bereits in der Vergangenheit für Schlagzeilen - etwa, als 2013 durch ein Leck das Gas Methanthiol entwich und die Umgebung weitreichend nach faulen Eiern roch. Im Jahr 2015 flossen nach einem Betriebsunfall rund 2000 Liter Mineralöl ins Abwassersystem der Stadt.

The chemical plant has made headlines in the past—as in 2013, when methanethiol escaped via a leak and the entire area smelled of rotten eggs. In 2015, around 440 gallons of mineral oil flowed into the city's sewer system following an industrial accident.

The chemical plant has hit the headlines in the past – for instance in 2013, when there was a leakage of the gas methanethiol and the extended surroundings smelled of rotten eggs. After an industrial accident in 2015, around 2,000 liters of mineral oil flowed into the city’s sewage system.


Brexit: Johnson von eigener Schwester kritisiert

Brexit: Johnson criticized by own sister

Brexit: Johnson criticized by his own sister


Die Schwester des Premiers kommentierte die Rede Boris Johnsons bei der ersten Sitzung im Parlament nach Aufhebung der Zwangspause am Mittwochabend. Der Premier droht damit, das Land am 31. Oktober ohne Abkommen aus der EU zu führen, sollte sich Brüssel nicht auf seine Forderungen nach Änderungen am Brexit-Abkommen einlassen. Wie er das erreichen will, ist jedoch unklar.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's sister commented on his speech at the first session of Parliament after the forced shutdown was lifted on Wednesday evening. The Prime Minister threatened to lead the country out of the EU without an agreement on October 31 should Brussels not accept his demands for changes to the Brexit agreement. How he wants to achieve that is yet unclear.

The prime minister Boris Johnson's sister commented on his speech on Wednesday evening's first parliamentary session since the lifting of the prorogation of parliament. The prime minister threatened to lead the country out of the EU on October 31 without a deal if Brussels would not go along with his demands for changes to the Brexit agreement. How he intends to achieve this remains unclear.


Über Cox, die sich für den Verbleib Großbritanniens in der Europäischen Union eingesetzt hatte, sagte der Premier: "Der beste Weg, um das Andenken von Jo Cox zu ehren und dieses Land wieder zu einen, wäre den EU-Austritt zu vollziehen". Cox war 2016 während des Referendum-Wahlkampfs von einem Rechtsextremisten ermordet worden.

Speaking about Cox, who had worked to keep Britain in the European Union, the Prime Minister said: "The best way to honor the memory of Jo Cox and bring this country together would be to get Brexit done." Cox was murdered in 2016 by a right-wing extremist during the referendum vote.

With regard to Cox, who had campaigned for Great Britain to remain within the European Union, the prime minister said: "The best way to honor the memory of Jo Cox and reunite this country will be to conclude withdrawal from the EU." Cox was murdered back in 2016 by a rightwing extremist during the referendum campaign.


Mahnmal zu Anschlägen von Oslo und Utöya wird enthüllt

A monument to attacks in Oslo and Utöya is unveiled

Monument to attacks in Oslo and Utöya unveiled


Mehr als acht Jahre nach den Anschlägen in Oslo und Utöya mit 77 Toten wird am Samstag in Norwegen ein Mahnmal zu Ehren der Opfer enthüllt. Das Monument "Jernrosene" (deutsch: die Eisenrosen) besteht aus rund 1.000 eisernen Rosennachbildungen. Sie erinnern an die Rosen, die von Tausenden Menschen in den Tagen und Wochen nach den Anschlägen vor dem Dom in Oslo abgelegt hatten.

More than eight years after attacks in Oslo and Utöya with 77 deceased a memorial is unveiled in Norway on Saturday to honor the victims. The monument "Jernrosene" (English: the iron roses) consists of around 1,000 iron rose replicas. They are reminiscent of the roses which thousands of people brought to the Oslo Cathedral in the days and weeks after the attacks.

More than eight years after the attacks in Oslo and Utöya with 77 fatalities, a monument in memory of the victims will be unveiled in Norway on Saturday. The monument Jernrosene (English: Iron Roses) consists of around 1,000 iron rose reproductions. They recall the thousands of roses that were placed in front of the cathedral in Oslo in the days and weeks after the attacks.


Am selben Ort soll nun das Projekt der Künstler Tobbe Malm und Tone Karlsrud enthüllt werden - die Rosen wurden dabei von Menschen aus aller Welt geschmiedet, darunter auch Überlebende und Angehörige der Opfer. Zur Eröffnung werden unter anderen Kronprinz Haakon und Kronprinzessin Mette-Marit erwartet.

The project of artists Tobbe Malm and Tone Karlsrud is now to be unveiled in the same place—the roses were forged by people from all round the world, among them survivors and dependents of the victims. Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit are expected to be present, amongst others, for the unveiling.

At the same location, the project created by the artists Tobbe Malm and Tone Karlsrud is to be unveiled - the roses were forged by people from all over the world, including survivors and relatives of the victims. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are also expected to attend.


Der Rechtsterrorist Anders Behring Breivik hatte am 22. Juli 2011 zunächst eine Autobombe im Regierungsviertel von Oslo gezündet und im Anschluss auf der Insel Utöya Dutzende Teilnehmer eines Ferienlagers der Jugendorganisation der sozialdemokratischen Arbeiterpartei erschossen. Insgesamt wurden bei den Anschlägen 77 Menschen getötet.

The right-wing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik had detonated a bomb in the Oslo government district on July 22nd, 2011, and then shot dozens of participants in a holiday camp on the Island of Utöya of a youth organization for the social democratic workers' party. In total 77 people were killed in the attacks.

On July 22, 2011 the rightwing terrorist Anders Behring Breivik first detonated a car bomb in Oslo's government district, before shooting dozens of people at a youth organization camp belonging to the Social Democrat Workers' Party on the island of Utöyan. In the attacks, a total of 77 people were killed.


Iran Releases British Tanker
Iran Releases British Oil Tanker


Die UN-Generaldebatte brachte keine Lösung im Iran-Konflikt. Doch nun gibt es ein Problem weniger. Der im Iran festgehaltene britische Öltanker "Stena Impero" konnte wieder in See stechen. Es könnte ein Puzzlestück im Friedensplan des iranischen Präsidenten Ruhani sein.

The UN General Assembly debate brought no solution in the Iran conflict. However, there is now one less problem. The British oil tanker "Stena Impero," which had been held in Iran, was able to set sail again. It could be a piece of the puzzle in Iranian President Ruhani's plan for peace.

The UN general debate failed to resolve the Iran conflict, but now there is one less problem. The British oil tanker Stena Impero, detained in Iran, was able to set sail again. This could be a piece of the puzzle on Iranian President Rouhani’s road map for peace.


Der seit Mitte Juli in der Straße von Hormus im Iran festgehaltene britische Öltanker "Stena Impero" ist zurück in internationalen Gewässern. Nach der Freigabe durch iranische Behörden ist das Schiff auf dem Weg nach Dubai, wie die Reederei Stena Bulk mitteilte.

The British oil tanker "Stena Impero," which had been impounded in the Strait of Hormuz in Iran, is back in international waters. After being released by Iranian authorities, the ship is on its way to Dubai, according to the shipping company Stena Bulk.

The British oil tanker Stena Impero, detained since mid-July in the Strait of Hormuz, is back in international waters. The ship is on its way to Dubai after being released by the Iranian authorities, according to the shipping company Stena Bulk.


Die "Stena Impero" habe den Hafen von Bandar Abbas verlassen und die Crew fahre nun unter anderem für medizinische Untersuchungen nach Dubai, erklärte Reedereichef Erik Hånell. Gegen Mittag habe das Schiff die iranischen Gewässer verlassen. "Schön, dass es vorbei ist", sagte er dem schwedischen Fernsehsender SVT.

The "Stena Impero" left the harbor of Bandar Abbas, and the crew is now travelling to Dubai for medical exams, among other reasons, said the shipping company's CEO Erik Hånell. The ship left Iranian waters around noon. "It's great that this is over," he said to the Swedish TV station SVT.

The Stena Impero has left the port of Bandar Abbas, and the crew is now sailing to Dubai for medical checkups, among other things, explained shipping company boss Erik Hånell. The ship left Iranian waters around noon. "It's good that it’s over," he told the Swedish TV station SVT.


Das Außenministerium in London bezeichnete die Festsetzung des Schiffes als illegal. "Das ist Teil eines Musters von Versuchen, die Freiheit der Meere zu beeinträchtigen. Wir arbeiten mit unseren internationalen Partnern daran, die Schifffahrt und das Internationale Recht aufrechtzuerhalten", hieß es in einer Mitteilung am Freitag.

The foreign ministry in London described the detainment of the ship as illegal. "This is part of a pattern of attempts to compromise the freedom of the seas. We work with our international partners to maintain ship travel and international law," they announced on Friday.

The Foreign Office in London proclaimed the detainment of the ship to be illegal. "This is part of a pattern of attempts to compromise the freedom of the seas. We are working with our international partners to uphold shipping and international law," it said in a statement on Friday.


Die iranischen Revolutionsgarden hatten den Tanker am 19. Juli unter dem Vorwurf festgesetzt, Vorschriften des Seerechts im Persischen Golf missachtet zu haben. Sieben der 23 Besatzungsmitglieder waren bereits Anfang September freigelassen worden. Den verbliebenen 16 Crewmitgliedern gehe es den Umständen entsprechend gut, sagte Hånell. Sie hätten sich angesichts der schwierigen und aufreibenden Situation in den vergangenen zehn Wochen professionell verhalten. Die Reederei arbeite nun daran, sie schnellstmöglich wieder mit ihren Familien zusammenzuführen.

The Iranian revolutionary guards impounded the tanker on July 19 under the pretext that it had violated maritime law in the Persian Gulf. Seven of the 23 crew members were already released at the beginning of September. The remaining 16 crew members are doing well under the circumstances, said Hånell. For the past ten weeks they have conducted themselves professionally in light of the difficult and grueling situation. The shipping company is now working to reunite them with their families as quickly as possible.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards had detained the tanker on July 19th on charges of having violated maritime law in the Persian Gulf. Seven of the 23 crew members had already been released in early September. All things considered, the remaining 16 crew members were doing well, said Hånell. They had behaved professionally in view of the difficult and stressful situation over the past ten weeks. The shipping company is working toward reuniting them with their families as quickly as possible.


Die britische Regierung vermutete hinter der Festsetzung der "Stena Impero" eine Reaktion auf einen ähnlichen Vorfall im britischen Gibraltar: Dort war Anfang Juli ein Supertanker mit Öl aus dem Iran, das für Syrien bestimmt gewesen sein soll, an die Kette gelegt worden. Die Lieferung verstieß den Behörden zufolge gegen EU-Sanktionen gegen das Kriegsland Syrien. Den Hinweis auf das Schiff hatten die Briten von den USA erhalten.

The British government suspects that behind the impounding of the "Stena Impero" is a reaction to a similar incident in British Gibraltar: There, a supertanker with oil from Iran that was supposedly destined for Syria was detained at the beginning of July. According to the authorities, the delivery violated EU sanctions against the warring nation of Syria. The British were notified about the ship from the USA.

The British government suspected that the Stena Impero was detained in response to a similar incident in Gibraltar: at the beginning of July, an Iranian supertanker with oil supposedly destined for Syria had been detained there. According to the authorities, the delivery violated EU sanctions against war-torn Syria. The British had received a tip-off about the ship from the United States.


Der Iran sprach von "Piraterie" und drohte mit Konsequenzen. Mitte August wurde die "Adrian Darya-1" schließlich freigegeben. Mutmaßungen, es habe sich um ein Tauschgeschäft gehandelt, um die "Stena Impero" freizubekommen, wies London vehement zurück.

Iran spoke of "piracy" and threatened that there would be consequences. The "Adrian Darya-1" was finally released in mid-August. London vehemently denied speculations that it was an exchange deal to get the "Stena Impero" released.

Iran declared this "piracy" and threatened that there would be consequences. The Adrian Darya-1 was eventually released in mid-August. London vehemently rejected speculation that it was an quid-pro-quo to get the Stena Impero released.


Die Straße von Hormus ist eine der wichtigsten Seestraßen der Welt. Sie verbindet den Persischen Golf mit dem Indischen Ozean. Ein Großteil des weltweiten Ölexports wird durch die Meerenge verschifft. Die Spannungen in der Region hatten sich in den vergangenen Monaten immens verschärft. Die Handelsschifffahrt wurde in den Konflikt zwischen den USA und dem Iran hineingezogen. Es kam zu mehreren Zwischenfällen mit Tankern und Drohnen.

The Straits of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world. In connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. Much of the world's global oil exports are shipped through this strait. The tensions in the area had been escalating immeasurably during the past few months. Merchant shipping has been drawn into the conflict between USA and Iran. There have been several incidents with tankers and drones.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean. The majority of global oil exports are shipped through the Strait. Tensions in the region have increased drastically in recent months. Commercial shipping has been drawn into the conflict between the United States and Iran. There have been several incidents involving tankers and drones.


Hinter den Spannungen zwischen Teheran und Washington steht der Atomstreit beider Länder. Die Amerikaner werfen der iranischen Führung vor, Atomwaffen bauen zu wollen. Der Iran weist das zurück. Die USA waren 2018 im Alleingang aus dem internationalen Atomabkommen ausgestiegen, das den Iran am Bau einer Atombombe hindern und zugleich dessen politische und wirtschaftliche Isolation beenden sollte. Seitdem setzt die US-Regierung die Führung in Teheran mit massiven Wirtschaftssanktionen gegen das Land unter Druck, um ein strengeres und auf andere Gebiete erweitertes Abkommen zu erzwingen. Der Iran widersteht dem Druck bisher.

Behind the tension between Teheran and Washington was the atomic conflict of the two nations. The Americans accuse the Iranian leadership of wanting to build nuclear weapons. Iran denies this. In 2018, the USA exited the international nuclear arms treaty that was to prevent Iran from building an atomic bomb while ending its political and economic isolation. Since then, the US government has pressured the leadership in Tehran with massive economic sanctions against the country to force a treaty that is stricter and expanded to other territories. So far, Iran has withstood that pressure.

Driving the tensions between Tehran and Washington is the nuclear dispute between the two countries. The Americans accuse the Iranian leadership of wanting to build nuclear weapons. Iran denies this. In 2018, the USA unilaterally withdrew from the international nuclear agreement intended to stop Iran from building a nuclear bomb and simultaneously end its political and economic isolation. Since then, the US government has been pressuring the leadership in Tehran with massive economic sanctions against the country in order to force a stricter agreement, extending over more areas. Iran has withstood the pressure so far.


Wegen des Streits um die "Stena Impero" und weiterer Vorfälle mit Tankern im Persischen Golf und Ölanlagen in Saudi-Arabien arbeiten die USA an einer Koalition für einen militärischen Schutz der Handelsschiffe in der Region.

Due to the dispute surrounding the "Stena Impero" and further incidents with tankers in the Persian Gulf and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the USA is working on a coalition for military protection of trade ships in the region.

Due to the dispute about the Stena Impero and other incidents involving tankers in the Persian Gulf and oil installations in Saudi Arabia, the United States are working on a coalition for the military protection of merchant ships in the region.


Der iranische Präsident Hassan Ruhani hatte bei der UN-Vollversammlung in New York einen Plan für Sicherheit und Frieden in der Straße von Hormus vorgelegt. Mit der Initiative "Koalition der Hoffnung" für den Persischen Golf wolle der Iran zusammen mit den arabischen Golfstaaten und ohne ausländische Schutzmächte für die Sicherheit der Schifffahrt im Persischen Golf sorgen.

During the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian President Hassan Ruhani presented a plan for security and peace in the Strait of Hormuz. With the initiative "coalition of hope" for the Persian Gulf, Iran wishes to ensure the security of ship travel in the Persian Gulf together with the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, without foreign protective powers.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had presented a road map for security and peace in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN General Assembly in New York. With the "Coalition of Hope" initiative for the Persian Gulf, Iran, together with the Arab Gulf States, but without foreign protective powers, wants to ensure the safety of shipping in the Persian Gulf.


Indien verbaut sich mit seiner protektionistischen Wirtschaftspolitik eine bessere Zukunft.

India Builds a Better Future with its Protectionist Economic Policy

India is blocking a better future for itself with its protectionist economic policy.


Indien wäre eigentlich zum "Kriegsgewinnler" prädestiniert. Angesichts der Strafzölle, die Amerikas Präsident Donald Trump gegen chinesische Hersteller verhängt, sehen sich ausländische Produzenten in der Volksrepublik gezwungen, umzudisponieren. Finanzchefs asiatischer Firmen, die erwägen, ihre Produktion aus China in ein anderes Land zu verlegen, nennen Indien in einer Umfrage der UBS als eine der bevorzugten Alternativen. Das hat freilich nicht nur mit den Unwägbarkeiten des chinesisch-amerikanischen Handelskrieges zu tun. Mit einem Riesen-Pool an jungen Arbeitskräften sowie einem Binnenmarkt von 1,3 Milliarden Konsumenten scheint Indien wie dafür geschaffen, in der global weitverzweigten Produktionskette eine bedeutendere Rolle zu spielen.

India really was predestined to be the "war profiteer." In light of the punitive tariffs imposed by the American President Donald Trump against Chinese manufacturers, foreign producers in the People's Republic are forced to make new arrangements. In a UBS survey, CFOs of Asian firms that are considering relocating their production outside China name India as one of the best alternatives. And surely this involves more than the uncertainties of the Chinese-American trade war. With a giant pool of young workers and a domestic market of 1.3 billion consumers, India seems ideally situated to play a more significant role in the global, widespread production chain.

India would actually be predestined to be a "war profiteer". With the punitive tariffs imposed on Chinese manufacturers by American president Donald Trump, foreign manufacturers in the People's Republic are finding themselves forced to relocate. In a UBS survey, financial heads of Asian firms considering moving production out of China to another country, name India as one of their preferred alternatives. This admittedly is not only related to the vagaries in the Chinese-American trade war. Having a giant pool of young labor and a domestic market with 1.3 billion consumers, India seems ideally situated to play a more important role in the globally spread-out manufacturing chain.


Doch nun ist Indien selber in Trumps Fokus geraten. Vom Haudegen im Weissen Haus abwertend als "Königreich der Zölle" betitelt, hat Amerika dem Schwellenland Anfang Juni die Handelsvergünstigungen für 2000 Produkte entzogen. Die USA bezichtigen Indien prohibitiv hoher Zölle und fordern einen besseren Marktzugang für Agrargüter, Mobiltelefone, Spirituosen, Motorräder und anderes mehr.

But now Trump is focusing on India itself. Pejoratively called the "Kingdom of the tariffs" by warhorses in the White House, America withdrew trade incentives for 2000 products from the newly industrialized country at the beginning of June. The USA is charging India prohibitively higher tariffs and demands better market access for agricultural goods, mobile phones, spirits, motorcycles, and more.

However, India now finds itself in Trump's sights. It was derogatorily called "Kingdom of Tariffs" by the swashbuckler in the White House, and America withdrew preferential trading on 2,000 products from the developing country at the beginning of June. The USA accuses India of having prohibitively high tariffs and is demanding improved market access for agricultural goods, mobile telephones, spirits, motorcycles, and much more.


Auf der Weltkarte der Handelskriege stellen die Reibereien mit Indien freilich bloss einen Nebenschauplatz dar. Zudem betrachtet Amerika die weltgrösste Demokratie auch durch die sicherheitspolitische Brille. Delhi und Washington verbindet die Sorge über Chinas Machtansprüche im Südindischen Ozean. Vor diesem Hintergrund mutet eine Salve amerikanischer Strafzölle gegen Indien unwahrscheinlich an. Indiens Premierminister Narendra Modi, der soeben eine zweite fünfjährige Amtszeit angetreten hat, dürfte sich deshalb in Sicherheit wiegen.

On the world map of the trade war, the friction with India is little more than a sideshow. Moreover, America sees the world's largest democracy through the lens of a security policy. Delhi and Washington are united in their concern over China's claims to power in the southern Indian Ocean. This makes a volley of American tariffs against India appear unlikely. So India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who just entered his second five-year term, can feel safe.

On the world map of trade wars, the friction with India is admittedly a side theater. Further, America also views the world's largest democracy through the prism of security politics. Delhi and Washington share concerns over China's military intentions in the southern Indian Ocean. Against this background, a salvo of American punitive tariffs against India seems unlikely. India's prime minister Narendra Modi, who has just commenced his second term in office, may therefore feel safe.


Das Problem liegt indes an einem anderen Ort: Die empirisch erhärtete These, dass offene Märkte die ökonomische Entwicklung beschleunigen, hat in der sozialistischen Republik Indien einen schweren Stand. Auch unter Modi. Sein Reformeifer zielt hauptsächlich auf den bürokratischen Irrsinn, der im Vielvölkerstaat allzu lange jedweden unternehmerischen Geist erstickte. Firmen erhalten jetzt schneller Baubewilligungen für Bauten. Sie profitieren von einer besseren Energie- und Verkehrsinfrastruktur, und ein griffigeres Insolvenz- und Konkursgesetz schafft Voraussetzungen dafür, scheintote Firmen mit hohen Schulden zügiger zu liquidieren.

But the problem lies elsewhere: The (empirically corroborated) proposition that open markets accelerate economic development has a difficult time in the socialist republic of India. Including under Modi. His zeal for reform mainly targets the bureaucratic insanity that suffocated any entrepreneurial spirit in the ethnically diverse country for far too long. Companies now obtain construction permits for buildings much faster. They profit from a better energy and traffic infrastructure, and a concise insolvency and bankruptcy law creates conditions for more rapid liquidation of companies with high debt that appear on their last legs.

The problem meanwhile lies elsewhere: the empirically substantiated theory that open markets accelerate economic development has a hard time in the socialist republic of India - even under Modi. His reformatory zeal is aimed primarily at the bureaucratic madness which has long stifled any entrepreneurial spirit in the multiethnic state. Companies now receive building permits more quickly; they benefit from improvements to energy and transportation infrastructure. At the same time a more effective insolvency and bankruptcy law lays the foundations for all-but-dead and highly indebted companies to be liquidated more swiftly.


Der Erfolg dieser Bemühungen lässt sich sehen und in den einschlägigen Rankings messen. Aus ökonomischer Optik hat sich in Indien in den ersten fünf Modi-Jahren vieles zum Besseren gewendet. Doch in der Handelspolitik gilt das nicht. Davon beseelt, international wenig wettbewerbsfähige Unternehmen vor ausländischen Anbietern zu schützen, errichtete die nationalkonservative Regierung sogar neue Schranken.

The success of these efforts is apparent and can be measured in the pertinent rankings. From an economic standpoint, much in India took a turn for the better during Modi's first five years. But its trade policy did not. Eager to keep foreign suppliers from threatening companies with little international competitiveness, the national government has even set up new barriers.

The success achieved with these efforts is impressive and can be measured by the relevant rankings. From an economic point of view, much has changed for the better in India during the first five Modi years. Yet this is not the case in trade politics. Inspired by wanting to protect internationally uncompetitive companies from overseas competitors, the national-conservative government has even created new hurdles.


Im Westen hängt Modi der Nimbus des energischen Reformers an, der sein Land wirtschaftlich radikal erneuert. Dieser Eindruck ist nicht zuletzt dem Umstand geschuldet, dass der charismatische Premierminister nur allzu gut weiss, welches Vokabular westlichen Managern gefällt. Im Kern rückte der "India First"-Advokat aber nie von einer protektionistischen Wirtschaftspolitik ab, was verhindert, dass indische Firmen gezwungen werden, sich anachronistischer Abläufe zu entledigen und so für den globalen Wettbewerb fit zu werden. Geschäftsleute, die dank der Abschottung ihrer Branchen überleben, gehören zu den Stammwählern von Modis nationalistischer Bharatiya Janata Party und beklatschen diese kurzsichtige Politik.

In the West, Modi wears a halo of the energetic reformer who radically regenerated his country's economy. This impression exists not least because the charismatic prime minister knows all too well what vocabulary pleases Western managers. Essentially, the "India First" advocate never wavers from a protectionist economic policy that keeps Indian companies from having to dispense with old-fashioned processes, although doing so would make them fit for global competition. Merchants that survive thanks to the isolation of their industries make up the core voters of Modi's nationalistic Bharatiya Janata Party and applaud this short-sighted policy.

In the West, Modi has the mystique of the energetic reformer who is subjecting his country to radical economic renewal. This impression is not least a result of the charismatic prime minister knowing all too well what language western managers like. However, at heart the "India First" advocate has never moved away from protectionist economic policies, holding back Indian companies from being forced to abandon anachronistic processes and thus becoming fit for global competition. Businesspeople who survive thanks to their branches being protected are among the core voters for Modi's nationalist Bharatiya Janata party and applaud this short-sighted policy.


Beisetzung von Jacques Chirac am Montag in Paris

Jacques Chirac to be Buried in Paris on Monday

Funeral of Jacques Chirac on Monday in Paris


Der ehemalige französische Staatspräsident Jacques Chirac soll einem Bericht zufolge in der kommenden Woche in Paris beigesetzt werden. Der frühere Staatschef werde am Montag auf dem Friedhof Montparnasse im Süden der französischen Hauptstadt bestattet, berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur AFP unter Berufung auf die Familie Chiracs. Die Bestattung werde im engen Familienkreis stattfinden. Für Sonntag war eine öffentliche Trauerfeier im Pariser Invalidendom angesetzt, wie Medien berichteten.

The former President of France, Jacques Chirac, will reportedly be buried in Paris during the coming weeks. The former head of state will be buried on Monday in Montparnasse Cemetery to the south of the French capital, the AFP news agency reported in reference to the Chirac family. The burial will take place within an intimate family circle. According to media reports, a public funeral in the Dôme des Invalides was set for Sunday.

Former French president Jacques Chirac is due to be buried in Paris next week, according to a report. The former head of state will be buried at the Montparnasse cemetery in the south of the French capital on Monday, the news agency AFP reported, according to Chirac’s family. The funeral will take place with immediate family. According to media reports, a public funeral service at the Dôme des Invalides in Paris was scheduled for Sunday.


Den Konkurrenten ins Ziel getragen: Dabo ist der erste heimliche Held der Leichtathletik-WM

The competitors made it to the finish line. Dabo is the first secret hero of the World Athletics Championships.

Carried the competitor to the finish: Dabo is the first secret hero of the World Championship in Athletics


Die Weltspitze war schon längst im Ziel, als sich im heruntergekühlten Khalifa International Stadion herzerwärmende Szenen abspielten. Im ersten Vorlauf der Männer über 5000 Meter fing Jonathan Busby aus Aruba gefährlich an zu schwanken. Er konnte sich gut 300 Meter vor dem Ziel kaum noch auf den Beinen halten, lief in ungesund gebückter Haltung, als Braima Suncar Dabo aus dem westafrikanischen Land Guinea-Bissau ihm plötzlich unterhakte und ihn stützend die letzte halbe Stadionrunde ins Ziel schleppte. Die Kräfte reichten bei beiden aber noch, um nach dem Zieldurchlauf die mitlaufende Armbanduhr zu stoppen. Als wäre die Szene nicht schon kurios genug gewesen.

His world title was already in sight, when heartwarming scenes played themselves out in Khalifa International Stadium. In the men's first 5000-meter run, Jonathan Busby from Aruba began to stagger dangerously. A good 300 meters before the finish line he was barely able to stay on his feet, walking in an unhealthy hunched posture, when Braima Suncar Dabo from the west African country of Guinea-Bissau suddenly linked arms with him and supported him for the last half round of the stadium to the finish line. After crossing the finish line, they both still had the strength to stop their moving wristwatch. As if the scene was not strange enough.

The best of the best had already reached the finish when a heartwarming scene took place in the cooled Khalifa International Stadium. In the first preliminary heat of the men's 5000 meters, Jonathan Busby from Aruba started to stagger dangerously. He could barely stay on his feet some 300 meters before the finish line and ran in an unhealthy, stooped posture when Braima Suncar Dabo from the West African country Guinea-Bissau suddenly linked arms and supported him the last half lap to the finish line. But both of them still had enough power to stop their watches after finishing the race, as if the scene was not curious enough already.


"Ich wollte ihm einfach helfen. Jeder in dieser Situation hätte das gleiche getan", sagte Dabo nach dem Rennen in Mixed Zone, als er vollkommen unerwartet die Aufmerksamkeit der versammelten Journalisten auf sich zog. Schüchtern wich er erst aus, wollte überhaupt nicht über seine Heldentat sprechen. Schließlich wollte er doch seine persönliche Bestzeit aufstellen und als er gemerkt hatte, dass dies schwierig werden würde, wollte er nur einem Leidensgenossen helfen. Und ohnehin wäre er nur stolz darauf, sein Land zu repräsentieren, das für die WM eingeladen wurde vom Weltverband. Unter normalen Umständen hätte er nicht mal starten dürfen. "Deshalb bin ich stolz, hier für mein Land zu laufen", sagte er.

"I just wanted to help him. Anyone in this situation would have done the same," Dabo said after running in a mixed zone, when he completely unexpectedly attracted the attention of the assembled journalists. First, he shyly evaded any mention of his heroic act. After all, he did try to set out his personal best and when he noticed, that this would be difficult, he decided just to support his fellow sufferer. In any case, he would only be proud to represent his country, which was invited for the World Championships by the World association. Under normal circumstances he would not even have been allowed to start. "For this reason I am proud to walk for my country," he said.

“I just wanted to help him. Everybody in this situation would have done the same”, Dabo said after the race in Mixed Zone, when he unexpectedly gained the attention of the present journalists. First he shyly evaded and didn’t even want to talk about his heroic deed. After all, he wanted to set his personal record, and when he noticed that this would be difficult, he just wanted to help a fellow in misery. And besides, he is just proud to represent his country, which was invited to the Championship by the World Association. Under normal circumstances he would not even be allowed to participate. “That’s why I’m proud to race for my country”, he stated.


Das tat er an dem Abend mit Nachdruck - und viel intensiver, als er sich das wohl gedacht hätte. Denn diese Heldentat wird in Erinnerung bleiben. Zumal Dabo seinen Konkurrenten Busby sogar den Vortritt im Ziel ließ und freiwillig den letzten Platz übernahm - übrigens gut fünf Minuten nach dem Äthiopier Selemon Barega, der diesen Vorlauf gewann. Genutzt hatte es am Ende alles nichts, denn der nur mit viel Hilfe ins Ziel gekommene Busby wurde genau deswegen am Ende vom Weltleichtathletik-Verband disqualifiziert.

He did this empathically on the evening—and much more intensely than he would have thought. Because this hero act will remain in public memory. Especially since Dabo gave his competitor Busby the finish line and volunteered for last place—a good five minutes after the Ethiopian Selemon Barega, who won this preliminary run. In the end, it was all of no use, because Busby who had been escorted to the finish line with a lot of propping up was disqualified precisely for that reason by the World Athletics Association.

That he did empathically in the evening – and way more intensive than he expected. This heroic deed will be remembered. Especially since Dabo gave way to his competitor Busby and voluntarily made last place – by the way some five minutes after the Ethiopian Selemon Barega, who won this preliminary. It didn’t help in the end, since Busby reached the finish line only with a lot of help and was disqualified by the World Athletic Association because of that.


Dabei war Dabo, der in Portugal wohnt und dort in Lissabon studiert, angetreten, um bei der WM in Doha eine persönliche Bestzeit aufstellen. Das gelang laut offiziellen Daten zwar mit 18:10,87 Minuten, er selbst war dennoch enttäuscht: "Ich wollte 17:55 Minuten laufen. Unter 18 Minuten war ich schon mal". Allerdings nur im Training, da zählen Bestzeiten nicht.

Dabo, who lives in Portugal and studies in Lisbon, had started to set a personal best at the World Championships in Doha. He succeeded in this with 18:10,87 minutes, which disappointed him. "I wanted to walk in 17:55 minutes. I had already reached under 18 minutes previously. But only in training, where best times don't count.

Dabo, who lives in Portugal and studies in Lisbon, had started in order to set a personal record in the Word Championship. That succeeded, according to official data, with 18:10.87 minutes, but he was disappointed nonetheless. “I wanted to run 17:55 minutes. I already was under 18 minutes,” but only during practice, where records do not count.


Millionenmasch: Ägypter rüsten sich für wilden Protesttag

March of millions: Egyptians get ready for wild day of protest

March of millions: Egyptians prepare for a wild day of protests


In Ägypten sind die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen im Vorfeld möglicher regierungskritischer Proteste verstärkt worden. Im Zentrum Kairos war am Freitag eine verstärkte Polizeipräsenz zu beobachten. Mehrere U-Bahn-Stationen blieben geschlossen, Straßen um den zentralen Tahrir-Platz wurden gesperrt.

Security measures have been strengthened in advance of possible anti-regime protests in Egypt. An increased police presence was observed in the center of Cairo on Friday. Several subway stations were closed and streets around the centrally located Tahrir Square were blocked off.

Security measures in Egypt have been reinforced prior to possible protests crticizing the government. Increased police presence has been observed in downtown Cairo. Several subway stations stayed closed. Streets surrounding the central Tahrir Square have been blocked.


Bereits in vergangenen Tagen hatte die Polizei ihre Straßenkontrollen verstärkt und die Handys von Fußgängern teilweise auf Nachrichten und Fotos im Zusammenhang mit den Protesten durchsucht. Hunderte waren laut zwei Nichtregierungsorganisationen festgenommen worden.

In the last few days, police had already increased road checks and searched the cell phones of passersby for messages and photos connected with the protests. Hundreds have been arrested, according to two non-government organizations.

In the past few days police already increased roadside checks and cell phones of pedestrians have been searched for messages and pictures regarding the protests. Hundreds have been arrested, according to two NGOs.


Opponents of El-Sisi
Opponents of el-Sisi


Vergangenes Wochenende war es in Kairo, Alexandria, Suez und Mansura zu Protesten mit Hunderten Teilnehmern gekommen. Sie richteten sich gegen die Regierung von Präsident Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, dem Kritiker Korruption und Misswirtschaft vorwerfen. Einen so offenen Protest gegen die politische Führung hatte es in Ägypten seit Jahren nicht gegeben. Der im spanischen Exil lebende ägyptische Bauunternehmer und Schauspieler Mohammed Ali, der die Demonstrationen mit Video-Botschaften auf Facebook ins Rollen brachte, hat für den heutigen Freitag zu einem "Millionenmarsch" an zentralen Plätzen im Land aufgerufen. Ali fordert eine "Volksrevolution". Der Mann ist für die meisten jungen Ägypter zwar auch kein "Guter, weil er als Subunternehmer für die Armee Millionen scheffelte, aber seine Botschaften kommen an.

Last weekend there were protests involving hundreds and thousands of people in Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, and Mansura. These were aimed against the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has been accused of corruption and mismanagement by critics. There has not been such open protest against the political leadership in Egypt for years. The Egyptian property developer and actor Mohammed Ali, who lives in exile in Spain, triggered the demonstrations with video messages on Facebook and appealed for millions to march at central locations in the country this Friday. Ali is calling for a "people's revolution." To most young Egyptians, he is probably not considered one of the "good ones", as he raked in millions as a subcontractor for the army, but his messages are catching on.

Protests with hundreds of participants took place in Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, and Mansoura over the past weekend. They were aimed at the government of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who is being accused of corruption and mismanagement. There has been no such open protest against the political leadership in Egypt in years. Mohammed Ali, an Egyptian developer and actor who lives in exile in Spain, set off the protests with video messages on Facebook and called for a march of millions on central plazas in the country. Ali demanded a People’s revolution. Although not considered “one of the good guys” by most young Egyptians because he earned millions as a subcontractor for the army, his messages have reach.


Die Zahl der Festnahmen im Zusammenhang mit den Protesten stieg zwei Beobachtergruppen zufolge weiter. Die Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) zählte bis Freitag mehr als 1.570 Festnahmen. Das Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) sowie die Menschenrechtsorganisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) sprach von mehr als 2.000 Festnahmen. Unabhängig bestätigen ließen sich diese Zahlen zunächst nicht. Die Regierung bestätigte und kommentierte die Zahlen ebenfalls nicht.

The number of people arrested in connection with the protests continued to increase, according to two watch groups. The Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) counted more than 1,570 arrests by Friday. The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) as well as Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported more than 2,000 arrests. These figures have not yet been independently confirmed. The government did not confirm or comment on the numbers.

The numbers of arrests connected to the protests increases further, according to two watch groups. The Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) counted more than 1,570 arrests by Friday. The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR), as well as the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) spoke of over 2,000 arrests. It was not possible to confirm the numbers independently. The government neither confirmed nor commented on the numbers.


Viele Menschen seien "willkürlich festgenommen" worden, "nur weil sie 'zur falschen Zeit am falschen Ort' waren", teilte HRW unter Berufung auf Rechtsanwälte Festgenommener mit. Die Vorwürfe gegen die Festgenommenen reichen nach Angaben ihrer Anwälte von "Verbreitung von Falschinformationen" bis zur Mitgliedschaft in einer "terroristischen Vereinigung". In Kairo, Alexandria und anderen Städten befragten und durchsuchten Sicherheitskräfte in Uniform, aber auch in ziviler Kleidung, nach HRW-Angaben zudem willkürlich Passanten.

Many people had been "arrested arbitrarily just because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time," said HRW, citing the lawyers of detainees. According to their attorneys, accusations against those arrested range from "spreading false information" to membership of a "terrorist organization." In Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities, security forces, in uniform as well as civilian clothing, also arbitrarily questioned and searched passersby, according to HRW.

Many people have been “arrested arbitrarily just because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time”, HRW stated, according to the lawyers of arrested Egyptians. The lawyers have stated the accusations reach from “spreading false information” to “membership in a terrorist organization”. Security forces in uniform and plain clothes searched and questioned pedestrians in Cairo, Alexandria and other cities, according to HRW information.


HRW kritisierte zudem die Zensur in dem nordafrikanischen Land. Demnach blockiert die Regierung in Kairo Websites und Online-Dienste, um weitere Proteste gegen Sisi zu unterbinden.

HRW also criticized the censorship in this North African country. It said the government in Cairo is blocking websites and social media in order to stop further protests against Sisi.

HRW also criticized the censorship in the North African country as the government in Cairo has blocked websites and online services in order to prevent further protests against Sisi.


Online-Händler: Versandhändler sollen Retouren einfacher spenden können

Online retailers: E-commerce companies should be able to donate returns more easily

Online Retailers: Mail-Order Companies Should be Allowed to Donate Returns More Easily


Für Online-Händler sind viele zurückgeschickte Pakete verlorene Ware. Rund 20 Millionen Retouren landen so auf den Müll. Doch gibt es eine Alternative.

To online retailers, many packages that are sent back are lost goods. Around 20 million returns end up in the garbage. But there is an alternative.

For online retailers, many returned parcels are lost goods. Around 20 million returns end up as trash. But there is an alternative.


Das Finanzministerium hat Online-Händlern wie Amazon und Zalando einen Weg aufgezeigt, wie sie zurückgeschickte Produkte spenden können statt sie zu vernichten.

The Ministry of Finance has provided online retailers like Amazon and Zalando with a way to donate returned products instead of destroying them.

The Ministry of Finance has shown online retailers such as Amazon and Zalando a way to donate returned goods instead of destroying them.


Man könne die Unternehmen zwar nicht von der Umsatzsteuer auf Sachspenden befreien, erklärte das Ministerium auf eine Frage der Grünen-Bundestagsfraktion, über die die Zeitungen der Funke-Mediengruppe am Freitag berichteten. Die Händler könnten aber den Marktwert der unverkäuflichen Retouren so niedrig ansetzen, dass sie keine oder nur wenig Umsatzsteuer zahlen müssten.

Companies will still have to pay the value -added tax on material donations, explained the Ministry in response to a question from Green Party members of the German parliament which was reported in newspapers from the Funke Media Group on Friday. However, retailers could understate the market value of unsaleable returns so that they would be required to pay little or no value-added tax.

Although it is impossible to exempt companies from VAT on donations in kind, retailers could set the market value of unsaleable returns so low that they would need to pay no or only very little VAT, the Ministry explained in response to a question from the Greens parliamentary group, as reported in newspapers of the Funke media group on Friday.


Wissenschaftler der Universität Bamberg hatten ermittelt, dass die Bundesbürger bei Bestellungen im Internet jedes sechste Paket wieder zurückschicken. Rund vier Prozent der Waren - rund 20 Millionen Produkte - landeten anschließend im Müll. Sie zu spenden würde die Unternehmen nach derzeitiger Rechtslage zusätzlich Geld kosten, denn die Finanzbehörden bewerten Sachspenden wie einen Umsatz, auf den dann Umsatzsteuer anfällt.

Researchers from the University of Bamberg have determined that German shoppers return one in six online orders. Around four percent of these items—around 20 million products—then end up in the garbage. Under the current legal framework, it would cost companies additional money to donate them because financial authorities consider material donations to be a sale subject to value-added tax.

Scientists at the University of Bamberg had determined that Germans return every sixth parcel ordered via the internet. Around four percent of the goods – roughly 20 million products – ended as trash. Donating them would cost companies additional money, according to current laws, because the tax authorities treat donations in kind as revenue, on which VAT is due.


Grünen-Fraktionschefin Katrin Göring-Eckardt forderte Finanzminister Olaf Scholz (SPD) auf, mit einem Erlass klarzustellen, dass Unternehmen nicht verkäufliche Produkte entsprechend bewerten und kostenfrei an gemeinnützige Organisationen spenden können. Die Unternehmen müssten sich darauf verlassen können, fürs Spenden nicht bestraft zu werden. Das gelte nicht nur für den Online-Handel, sondern auch für andere Geschäfte vom Modeladen bis zum Baumarkt.

Green Party leader Katrin Göring-Eckardt urged Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz (SPD) to clarify by decree that companies are permitted to value unsaleable products appropriately and donate them to charitable organizations. Companies must be assured that they will not be penalized for making donations. This applies to online retail as well as other businesses such as fashion outlets and home improvement stores.

Katrin Göring-Eckhardt, head of the Green parliamentary group, has urged Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) to issue a decree that companies can declare products unsaleable and donate them to charitable organizations free of charge. Companies must be able to rely on not being penalized for donations. This should not apply to online retail only, but also to other businesses ranging from fashion shops to hardware stores.


Banksy-Kunst zur Auktion: Es gab nie einen besseren Zeitpunkt, dieses Gemälde zu verkaufen

Banksy Art to be Auctioned: There has Never Been a Better Time to Sell This Painting

Banksy art under the hammer: Never a better moment to sell this painting


Das bekannte Werk von Streetart-Star Banksy, "Devolved Parliament", soll demnächst versteigert werden.

The famous work of street art star Banksy, "Devolved Parliament," is to be auctioned soon.

The famous work by street art star Banksy, Devolved Parliament, is to be auctioned shortly.


Für Branczik unterstreicht Banksys Arbeit "die Rückbildung der ältesten parlamentarischen Demokratie der Welt in die von Tieren und Stämmen geprägte Grundhaltung". Ab Samstag soll das Gemälde bei Sotheby's in der britischen Hauptstadt ausgestellt werden, bis es am 3. Oktober versteigert werden soll. Es wird auf 1,5 bis zwei Millionen Euro geschätzt.

For Branczik, Banksy's work underscores "the regression of the oldest parliamentary democracy in the world into tribalistic animalistic behavior." Starting on Saturday, the painting is to be shown at Sotheby's in the British capital until it is sold on October 3. It is estimated to be worth 1.5 to two million euros.

For Branczik, Banksy's work underlines "the degeneration of the oldest parliamentary democracy in the world, into an attitude characterized by animals and tribes." The painting will be on display starting Saturday at Sotheby's in the British capital until its auction on October 3rd. Its value is estimated at between 1.5 and 2 million euros.


Das Werk wurde zuerst 2009 im Museum von Bristol im Südwesten Großbritanniens ausgestellt, wo Banksy lebt. In diesem Jahr hatte der Künstler das Gemälde erneut ausgestellt - zeitgleich mit dem ursprünglichen Brexit-Datum am 29. März. Bei dieser Gelegenheit wurde das Werk, das früher "Fragestunde" hieß, umbenannt in "Devolved Parliament" ("Delegiertes Parlament").

The work was first shown in 2009 in the Museum of Bristol in southwest Great Britain, where Banksy lives. This year, the artist showed the painting again—on the original Brexit date of March 29. For this occasion, the work, which was first entitled "Question Time," was renamed "Devolved Parliament."

The work was first exhibited in 2009 at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the southwest of Great Britain, where Banksy lives. This year the artist has had the painting on display again - at the same time as the original Brexit date, March 29. To mark the occasion, the work, formerly titled Question Time, was renamed "Devolved Parliament".


Das Bild könnte für einen Millionenbetrag den Besitzer wechseln.

The painting could change hands for a sum in the millions.

The picture could change hands for a multimillion sum.


Zuletzt hatte sich Premierminister Boris Johnson am Mittwoch bei der ersten Sitzung des Unterhauses nach Aufhebung einer von Johnson verhängten Zwangspause durch das Oberste Gericht einen harten Schlagabtausch mit der Opposition geliefert. Johnson will den bereits zweimal verschobenen Brexit am 31. Oktober notfalls auch ohne Abkommen mit der EU vollziehen.

Recently, at the first session of the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson exchanged blows with the opposition after a mandatory break he had imposed was repealed by the Supreme Court. Johnson wants to carry out Brexit (which has already been postponed twice) on October 31: without a treaty with the EU if necessary.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had a feisty exchange with the opposition at the first parliamentary session after the lifting of Johnson's parliamentary prorogation by the supreme court on Wednesday. Johnson wants to conclude the twice-postponed Brexit on October 31, if necessary even without an agreement with the EU.


Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass sich Banksy, dessen Identität immer noch unbekannt ist, in die Brexit-Debatte einmischt. In Dover im Südosten Englands malte er ein Bild, das einen Mann darstellt, der mit einem Meißel einen Stern der europäischen Flagge zerbricht. Das Werk sehen täglich Tausende von Lkw-Fahrern und andere Besucher bei der Einreise in das Vereinigte Königreich.

This is not the first time that Banksy, whose identity remains a secret, has gotten involved in the Brexit debate. In Dover, in southeast England, he painted a picture showing a man breaking a star of the European flag to pieces with a chisel. Every day, thousands of automobile drivers and other visitors see that work when they enter the United Kingdom.

This is not the first time that Banksy, whose identity is still unknown, has gotten involved in the Brexit debate. In Southeast England's Dover he painted a picture depicting a man breaking one of the European flag's stars with a chisel. The work is seen daily by thousands of lorry drivers and other visitors as they enter the United Kingdom.


Brexit-Debatte ist wie ein "Spaziergang im Park"

Brexit Debate Is Like a “Walk in the Park”


Die heftigen verbalen Angriffe des britischen Premierministers Boris Johnson auf Brexit-Gegner im Parlament tragen nach Ansicht seines Spitzenberaters nicht zu einem Klima des Hasses bei. Im Vergleich zum Wahlkampf vor dem Brexit-Referendum 2016 sei die aktuelle Kontroverse ein "Spaziergang im Park", sagte Dominic Cummings am Freitag bei einer Buchvorstellung. "Wir genießen das. Wir werden (aus der EU) austreten und wir werden gewinnen".

The fierce verbal attacks of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson against Brexit opponents in parliament did not contribute to a climate of hatred, his top advisor believes. Compared to the election before the Brexit referendum in 2016, the current controversy is a "walk in the park," said Dominic Cummings at a book launch on Friday. "We are enjoying this. We are going to leave [the EU] and we are going to win."

The hefty verbal attacks of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson against Brexit-opponents in Parliament do not contribute to a climate of hatred, according to his top adviser. Compared to the campaign leading up to the Brexit referendum in 2016, the current controversy is a “walk in the park,” said Daniel Cummings on Friday at a book launch. “We’re enjoying this, we’re going to win, we’re going to leave (the EU).”


Johnson hatte Brexit-Gegner im Parlament in den vergangenen Tagen hart angegriffen und ihnen unter anderem "Verrat" am Volk vorgeworfen. Anschuldigungen, dass er damit die Abgeordneten in Gefahr bringen könnte, weil sie etwa Ziel von Morddrohungen werden könnten, tat er als "Humbug" ab.

In recent days, Johnson has vehemently attacked Brexit opponents in parliament and accused them of "betraying" the people, among other things. He dismissed as "humbug" accusations that he could be putting members of parliament in danger because they could then become the target of death threats.

In the past few days, Johnson had vehemently attacked Brexit opponents in Parliament and, among other things, accused them of “betrayal” of the people. The accusations that this could endanger parliamentarians, because they might be targeted by death threats, he called “humbug”.


Cummings sagte, der einzige Weg, um wieder Ruhe einkehren zu lassen, sei, wenn die Abgeordneten die Entscheidung der Briten für einen Austritt aus der EU endlich respektieren würden. Es sei nicht überraschend, dass die Leute darüber aufgebracht seien, dass Großbritannien drei Jahre nach dem Referendum immer noch nicht aus der EU ausgetreten sei.

Cummings said that the only way for calm to return would be if members of parliament decide to finally respect the British people's decision to leave the EU. It should come as no surprise that people are upset that Great Britain still has not exited the EU three years after the referendum.

Cummings said that in the end the situation could only be resolved by Parliament honoring its promise to respect the result. It was not surprising that some people are angry about that fact that Great Britain has still not left the EU three years after the referendum.


Angesichts der aufgeladenen Stimmung riefen am Freitag sogar die Bischöfe der anglikanischen Kirche zur Zurückhaltung auf. "Wir sollten miteinander mit Respekt sprechen", hieß es in einer Erklärung. "Und wir sollten auch zuhören".

In view of the charged mood, even bishops of the Anglican Church called for restraint on Friday. "We should speak to others with respect. And we should also listen."

In light of the charged atmosphere, even the bishops of the Anglican church called for moderation on Friday. “We should speak to others with respect,” they stated. “And we should also listen.”


Pakistans Ministerpräsident Khan fordert Uno-Eingreifen in Kaschmir

Pakistan's Prime Minister Khan demands UN intervention in Kashmir

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Khan Demands UN Intervention in Kashmir


Mit einem emotionalen Appell hat Pakistans Ministerpräsident Imran Khan bei seinem ersten Auftritt vor der Uno-Vollversammlung die Vereinten Nationen erneut zu einem Eingreifen im Kaschmir-Konflikt aufgefordert.

With an emotional appeal to the UN, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan once again called on the United Nations to intervene in the Kashmir conflict during his first appearance before the UN General Assembly.

With an emotional plea, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, during his first appearance at the UN General Assembly, once again requested the United Nations to intervene in the Kashmir conflict.


Andernfalls sei ein erneuter Krieg zwischen den Atommächten Pakistan und Indien wahrscheinlich, sagte Khan am Freitag bei der Uno-Generaldebatte in New York. "Wenn das schlecht läuft, hofft man auf das Beste, aber seid auf das Schlimmste vorbereitet". Die Vereinten Nationen hätten eine Verantwortung für Kaschmir. "Ihr hättet das verhindern müssen".

Otherwise another war between the Pakistan and India, both nuclear powers, is likely, Khan stated on Friday during the UN general debate in New York. "When things are bad, one can hope for the best, but should be prepared for the worst". The UN had a responsibility towards Kashmir. "You should have prevented this".

Otherwise a new war between the nuclear powers Pakistan and India was probable, Khan said on Friday during the UN general debate in New York. “If this goes badly, hope for the best but be prepared for the worst”. The United Nations carried responsibility for Kashmir. “You should have prevented this.”


Indien und Pakistan haben seit ihrer Unabhängigkeit von britischer Kolonialherrschaft im Jahr 1947 drei Kriege geführt, zwei davon um die geteilte Region Kaschmir. Beide Atommächte beherrschen jeweils einen Teil von Kaschmir, ein weiterer Teil gehört zu China. Anfang August hatte Indien der indischen Kaschmir-Region den Autonomiestatus entzogen und damit die Spannungen im Verhältnis zu Pakistan schlagartig erhöht.

India and Pakistan have been involved in three wars since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947, and two of those wars were waged over the divided Kashmir region. Both countries with nuclear powers control a part of Kashmir and the third part belongs to China. At the beginning of August, India revoked the autonomy status of the Indian Kashmir region, and sharply increased tensions in its relations with Pakistan.

India and Pakistan have fought three wars since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947, two of them over the divided Kashmir region. Both nuclear powers rule over a part of Kashmir; another part belongs to China. At the beginning of August, India had withdrawn its autonomous status from the Indian Kashmir region, thereby suddenly increasing tensions in its relations with Pakistan.


Not even a bottle of water
Not even a bottle of water


Die Demonstranten in Kairo fordern den Sturz des ägyptischen Präsidenten al-Sisi.

Protesters in Cairo are calling for the overthrow of Egyptian President el-Sisi.

The protesters in Cairo call for the overthrow of Egyptian President el-Sisi


Gegen die derzeitigen Proteste in Ägypten reagiert die Regierung mit harter Hand. Sie lässt mit scharfer Munition auf die Bevölkerung schießen, über 2000 Festgenommene gesellen sich in den Gefängnissen zu den 60.000 politischen Gefangenen, die dort bereits einsitzen. Protestieren war in Ägypten noch nie ungefährlich. Doch seit der Machtübernahme von General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi im Jahr 2013 tut der Staatsapparat alles dafür, ein Szenario wie zu Zeiten des Arabischen Frühlings zu vermeiden.

The government is cracking down on the recent protests in Egypt. It permitted the use of live ammunition against the population, and more than 2000 people were arrested, joining the 60,000 political prisoners already in jail. Protesting in Egypt has never been without danger. But since General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took power in 2013, the state apparatus has done everything in its power to prevent a scenario like the Arab Spring.

The government reacts with an iron fist to the protests in Egypt. It unleashed live ammunition on the population. Over 2,000 arrested are joining the 60,000 political prisoners that are already being held in prisons. It was never harmless to protest in Egypt, but since the takeover of General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in 2013 the state apparatus works tirelessly to avoid a similar scenario to the Arab Spring.


Doch einer der Auslöser für die Proteste 2011 war die schlechte wirtschaftliche Lage. Armut, Perspektivlosigkeit und das Gefühl, von der eigenen Regierung erstickt zu werden, trieben Millionen auf die Straße. Und das ist ein Problem, welches auch das Regime von el-Sisi nicht in den Griff bekommt, egal, wie hart es gegen Widersacher vorgeht. Die Situation hat sich sogar verschlechtert.

One of the triggers for the 2011 protests was the poor economic situation. Poverty, hopelessness, and the feeling of being stifled by their own government drove millions onto the streets. And that is one problem that the regime of el-Sisi cannot handle, no matter how hard they move against their opponents. The situation has even deteriorated.

One of the triggers for the protests in 2011 was the bad economic situation. Propelled by poverty, lack of perspectives, and the feeling of being stifled by the government, millions took to the streets. This is a problem that cannot be handled, no matter how hard el-Sisi’s regime is acting against adversaries. The situation has even worsened.


Heute lebt jeder Dritte in Ägypten unter der Armutsgrenze. Seit 2016 hat die Währung mehr als die Hälfte ihres Wertes verloren, die Inflationsrate liegt bei zehn Prozent. Wer im Supermarkt eine Flasche Wasser kaufen möchte, muss entscheiden, wen er finanziert: Nestlé, Coca-Cola oder das Militär. Letzteres ist nämlich nicht nur für die Unterdrückung zuständig sondern auch der größte wirtschaftliche Akteur. Das Militär baut Straßen, Häuser, Fußballstadien, produziert Lebensmittel und vieles mehr. Das war schon vor el-Sisi so. Mit autoritären Regimen hat das ägyptische Volk viel Erfahrung, auch das Dilemma im Supermarkt ist ein altes. Kritisch wird es immer dann, wenn große Teile der Bevölkerung Schwierigkeiten haben, sich überhaupt eine Flasche Wasser zu leisten.

Today, one third of Egyptian citizens live below the poverty line. Since 2016, Egypt's currency has lost more than half of its value, and the inflation rate has climbed to 10 percent. Anyone who wants to purchase a bottle of water at the supermarket must decide who they want to finance: Nestlé, Coca Cola, or the military. The latter is not only responsible for the oppression but is also the largest economic player. The military builds streets, houses, and soccer stadiums, produces food, and much more. That was also the case before el-Sisi. The Egyptian people have a great deal of experience with authoritative regimes, and the situation in the supermarket is nothing new. Things always become critical when large segments of the population struggle to buy even a bottle of water.

Every third Egyptian lives below the poverty line. The currency lost more than half of its value since 2016; the inflation rate is at ten percent. Whoever wants to buy a bottle of water in the super market has to decide whom to finance: Nestlé, Coca-Cola, or the military. The latter is not only responsible for the oppression but also the biggest economic player. The military builds streets, houses, soccer stadiums, produces food and a lot more. This had already been the case before el-Sisi. The people have a lot of experience with autocratic regimes; the dilemma in the supermarket is an old one as well. But if the majority of the people have difficulty affording a bottle of water, then it becomes critical.