Im August hatte Lufthansa zudem einen Antrag beim Landesarbeitsgericht Frankfurt eingereicht, um den Status der Ufo als Gewerkschaft gerichtlich überprüfen lassen. Das Unternehmen argumentiert, die Gewerkschaft habe seit Monaten keinen vertretungsberechtigten Vorstand eingesetzt und sei damit nicht in der Lage, ihre Rolle als Tarifpartner auszufüllen.

Lufthansa also filed a claim with the Frankfurt State Labor Court in August to subject the status of UFO as a trade union to judicial review. The company argues that the trade union has for months failed to appoint a board authorized to represent it and so is unable to fulfill its role as a collective agreement partner.

In August Lufthansa submitted an application to the state labor court in Frankfurt, to legally examine the status of UFO as a union. The company argues that the union did not appoint a board of representatives for months and hence is not able to fulfill its role as social partner.


Vorausgegangen war ein heftiger Führungsstreit in der Spartengewerkschaft, in dessen Verlauf zahlreiche Mitglieder des Vorstands wie auch des Beirates zurückgetreten sind, darunter der langjährige Gewerkschaftschef Nicoley Baublies. Die Ufo hatte wegen der Zweifel an ihrer Führung eine bereits begonnene Urabstimmung über Streiks des Kabinenpersonals bei Eurowings Ende Juli ausgesetzt.

This was preceded by a fierce leadership dispute in the trade union during which numerous members of the executive and advisory boards resigned, including long-time union boss Nicoley Baublies. UFO had suspended an initial vote on strikes by cabin staff at Eurowings at the end of July due to the doubts about its leadership.

This was preceeded by a tough leadership dispute in the branch union during which several members of the board of representatives, as well as the advisory board resigned. Among them is long-standing head of the union Nicoley Baublies. Due to doubts about its leadership, the UFO had suspended an already commencing strike ballot on strikes by cabin staff at Eurowings at the end of July.


Erleichterte Einreise: Saudi-Arabien kündigt neues Visa-System an

Simplified entry: Saudi Arabia announces new visa system

Facilitated Entry: Saudi Arabia Announces New Visa System


Bis jetzt war Saudi Arabien nicht gerade als internationaler Touristen-Magnet bekannt. Doch das soll sich jetzt ändern. Das Land am Persischen Golf will neue Visa-Bestimmungen einführen.

Until now, Saudi Arabia was not exactly known as an international tourist magnet. But that is about to change. The country on the Persian Gulf is seeking to introduce new visa requirements.

To date, Saudi Arabia has not really been known as an international tourist magnet. However, this is set to change. The Persian Gulf state aims to introduce new visa requirements.


Mit einem neuen Visa-System will Saudi-Arabien künftigmehr internationale Touristen anziehen. Bis 2030 wolle man die Zahlder internationalen und heimischen Besucher auf 100 Millionen proJahr steigern, teilte die Tourismuskommission mit.

With its new visa system, Saudi Arabia plans to attract more international tourists in the future. The goal is to increase the numbers of international and domestic visitors to 100 million per year by 2030, the Commission for Tourism explained.

Saudi Arabia intends to attract more international tourists in the future with the new visa system. The Commission for Tourism says that they want to increase the number of international and local visitors to 100 million annually.


"Die Öffnung Saudi Arabiens für internationale Touristen ist einhistorischer Augenblick für unser Land", sagte der Vorsitzende derTourismuskommission, Ahmad Al-Chatib.

"Opening Saudi Arabia up to international tourism is a historic moment for our country," said Commission Chairman Ahmad Al-Chatib.

The Commission’s chairman Ahmad al-Khatib says, “The opening of Saudi Arabia to international tourism is a historic milestone for our country.”


Saudi-Arabien ist für Touristen bislang schwer zugänglich. Visawerden gewöhnlich nur für kurze Geschäftsreisen, religiösePilgerreisen oder Besucher mit Angehörigen in dem Wüstenstaatvergeben. Mit den neuen Regeln erhofft sich das erzkonservativeKönigreich mehr Einnahmen aus dem Tourismusgeschäft. Nach eigenerAussage will Riad seine Abhängigkeit vom Ölhandel reduzieren.

Saudi Arabia has been difficult for tourists to access in the past. Visas are normally only approved for short business trips or religious pilgrimages, or for visitors with relatives in the desert nation. With the new rules, the ultraconservative kingdom hopes to generate additional income from the tourist industry. According to its own statement, Riad wants to reduce its dependence on the oil trade.

It has been difficult for tourists to travel to Saudi Arabia. Visas are usually issued only for short business trips, religious pilgrimages or to visitors with relatives in the desert country. The ultraconservative kingdom hopes that the new rules will generate more income from tourism. Riyadh states that it wants to reduce its dependency on the oil trade.


Mitte September hatten mehrere Raketen und Drohnen zwei derwichtigsten Ölanlagen im Osten Saudi-Arabiens getroffen: die größteÖlraffinerie des Landes in Abkaik sowie das Ölfeld Churais. In derFolge brach die nationale Ölproduktion drastisch ein, die Ölpreiseschossen in die Höhe. Es dürfte mehrere Wochen dauern, bis dieÖlproduktion des Königreichs wieder ihr altes Niveau erreicht.

In September, two of the most important oil facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia were struck by multiple rockets: the largest oil refinery in the country in Abqaiq as well as the Khurais oil field. As a consequence, domestic oil production fell drastically and oil prices shot up. It will take several weeks for oil production in the kingdom to reach its previous level.

In mid-September, several missiles and drones hit two of the most important oil facilities in the Eastern part of Saudi Arabia: the largest oil refinery in the country in Abqaiq as well as the Khurais oil field. As a consequence, national oil production dropped sharply, and oil prices rocketed. It may well take several weeks before the oil production in the kingdom returns to its normal level.


Justin und Hailey Bieber stecken in Vorbereitungen für Hochzeitsfest

Justin and Hailey Bieber in the midst of wedding preparations

Justin and Hailey Bieber Busy Preparing for Wedding


Sänger Justin Bieber (25) und seine Frau Hailey (22) bereiten sich auf ihr Hochzeitsfest vor. Das Model postete am Donnerstag (Ortszeit) in ihren Instagram Stories mehrere Partyfotos, auf denen sie im weißen Hochzeitslook zu sehen ist. Reality-Star Kendall Jenner (23) und andere hatten dem People-Magazin zufolge einen Junggesellinnenabschied in Los Angeles organisiert.

Singer Justin Bieber (25) and his wife Hailey (22) are preparing their wedding. In her Instagram stories, the model posted several party photos featuring her wedding look on Thursday (local time). Reality star Kendall Jenner (23) and others threw her a bachelorette party in Los Angeles, according to People magazine.

Singer Justin Bieber (25) and his wife Hailey (22) are preparing for their wedding party. On Thursday (local time), the model posted several party photos on her Instagram stories, where she can be seen in her white wedding look. Reality star Kendall Jenner (23) and others had organized a hen party in Los Angeles, according to the People magazine.


Justin postete mehrere bunte, unter anderem mit Bananen bedruckte Anzüge auf Instagram und bat seine Anhänger: "Helft mir, meinen Smoking für die Hochzeit zu wählen". Medienberichten zufolge will das Promi-Paar am kommenden Wochenende kirchlich heiraten.

Justin posted several colorful suits, one of which featured a banana print, and wrote: "Help me choose my tuxedo for the wedding". According to media reports, the celebrity couple will be getting married in a church this weekend.

Justin posted several colorful suits, including ones with banana prints, on Instagram and asked his followers: “Help me choose my tuxedo for the wedding.” According to media reports, the celebrity couple plans to get married in a church this coming weekend.


Die Biebers haben sich vor einem Jahr in einem New Yorker Standesamt das Ja-Wort gegeben. Ein größeres Fest hatte es damals nicht gegeben.

The Biebers said yes a year ago in a New York registry office. There had been no large wedding party at the time.

The Biebers got married a year ago in a New York registry office. They did not have a large celebration then.


In einem Interview mit der australischen Vogue erklärte Hailey kürzlich, dass die beiden nach anfänglichen Problemen eine gemeinsame Ebene gefunden hätten: "Wenn du keine Kompromisse eingehen willst, kannst du keine Beziehung führen".

In a recent interview with Vogue Australia, Hailey explained that they were on the same page after the initial issues: "If you´re not ready to compromise, you cannot be in a relationship".

Recently Hailey explained in an interview with Australian Vogue that the two of them had found common ground after problems at the beginning: “If you don’t want to compromise, you can’t have a relationship.”


Zwei Tote bei Flugzeugabsturz in Tschechien

Airplane Crash in the Czech Republic Kills Two

Two Casualties in Plane Crash in the Czech Republic


Zwei Menschen sind beim Absturz eines Kleinflugzeugs im Westen Tschechiens ums Leben gekommen. Das Wrack sei am Freitag in einem Waldgebiet bei der Stadt Mecin (Metschin) entdeckt worden, teilte die Polizei mit. Bei den Toten handele es sich um eine 38 Jahre alte Frau und einen 64 Jahre alten Mann.

Two people have died in a small airplane crash in the western Czech Republic. According to the police, the wreckage was discovered on Friday in a forested area near the city of Měčín. The victims were a 38-year-old woman and 64-year-old man.

Two people died in the crash of a small airplane in the Western part of the Czech Republic. The wreck was found on Friday in a forest area close to the town of Mecin, said the police. The victims were a 38-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man.


Die Behörden hatten seit Donnerstagabend nach der Maschine gesucht, nachdem die Besatzung per GPS ein Notsignal abgegeben hatte. Bei der Suche war auch ein Militärhubschrauber im Einsatz. Die Unglücksursache muss noch ermittelt werden. Der Absturzort liegt rund 30 Kilometer südlich von Pilsen (Plzen) und 100 Kilometer nordöstlich von Regensburg.

The authorities had searched for the machine since Thursday evening after the crew issued an emergency signal via GPS. The search also involved a military helicopter. The cause of the accident has yet to be determined. The crash site is located around 30 kilometers south of Plzeň and 100 kilometers northeast of Regensburg.

The authorities had been looking for the aircraft since Thursday evening, after the crew had sent out a distress signal via GPS. A military helicopter was involved in the search. The cause of the accident remains undetermined. The crash site lies about 30 kilometers south of Plzen and 100 kilometers north of Regensburg.


Die Hälfte der europäischen Baumarten ist vom Aussterben bedroht

Half of European Tree Varieties are Threatened with Extinction

Half of Europe's tree species face threat of extinction


Neben Schädlingen seien auch Krankheiten, gebietsfremde Arten, nicht nachhaltiger Holzschlag und das Wachstum der Städte Ursachen für die Bedrohung, berichtete die Weltnaturschutzunion IUCN am Freitag in Brüssel. Sie hat die Bestände von allen in Europa bekannten 454 Baumarten untersucht. 265 davon kommen auf keinem anderen Kontinent vor. Von diesen 265 seien 58 Prozent bedroht. 66 stünden bereits auf der höchsten Stufe der Gefährdung und damit vor dem Aussterben.

Causes for the threat include pests, disease, nonindigenous species, unsustainable deforestation, and the growth of cities, reported the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Friday in Brussels. They studied each of the 454 known species of trees in Europe. Of those, 265 are endemic to continental Europe. And of those 265, 58 percent are in danger. Sixty-six are already at the highest threat level and therefore face extinction.

Along with parasites, diseases and non-native species, unsustainable forestry and the growth of towns are the causes of the threat, as reported by the world nature conservation union IUCN in Brussels on Friday. It has examined the numbers of all 454 known types of tree found in Europe. 265 of these are not to be found on any other continent. Of these 265, 58 percent are endangered. 66 are already at the highest level of danger and thus threatened with extinction.


Die IUCN teilt gefährdete Arten in sechs Kategorien ein: von "potenziell gefährdet" über "gefährdet", "stark gefährdet", "vom Aussterben bedroht" und "in der Natur ausgestorben" bis "ausgestorben". Insgesamt listet sie weltweit mehr als 28.000 Tier- und Pflanzenarten als gefährdet.

The IUCN divides threatened species into six categories: NT (near threatened); VU (vulnerable); EN (endangered); CR (critically endangered); EW (extinct in the wild); and EX (extinct). In all, it lists more than 28,000 plant and animal species worldwide as threatened.

The IUCN divides species into six categories: from "potentially endangered" to "endangered", "critically endangered", "threatened with extinction" "extinct in the wild" to "extinct". In total, it lists more than 28,000 species of animal and plant worldwide as endangered.


Eberesche und wilde Rosskastanie bedroht

Mountain Ash and Wild Horse-Chestnut Threatened

Mountain ash and horse chestnut endangered


In Deutschland seien vor allem Ebereschen (Sorbus) bedroht, sagte einer der Autoren, David Allen, der Deutschen Presse Agentur. "Die meisten sind bedroht, weil die Populationen sowieso klein sind oder durch die Umwandlung oder Schwächung ihrer Lebensräume".

David Allen, one of the authors, told the German press agency (DPA) that the biggest threat in Germany is to the Mountain Ash (Sorbus). "Most are threatened because the populations are small anyway, or through the conversion or weakening of their habitats."

In Germany, the mountain ash (Sorbus) is particularly endangered, one of the authors, David Allen, told the Deutsche Presse Agentur. "Most are endangered because their numbers are in any case small, either due to change to or weakening of their habitats."


Schlecht sieht es auch für die wilden Gewöhnlichen Rosskastanien aus. Sie gelten seit 2017 als "gefährdet", Stufe zwei der IUCN-Skala. Größte Bedrohung stelle neben einem Pilz die Balkan-Miniermotte dar. Sie breitet sich seit den 1980er Jahren von Südosteuropa über den ganzen Kontinent aus und hat kaum natürliche Feinde. IUCN schätzt die Zahl der wilden Rosskastanien (Aesculus hippocastanum) in Europa auf weniger als 10.000 Exemplare. Nicht berücksichtigt bei dieser Beurteilung sind die Bäume in Städten, Parks und Alleen.

It also looks bad for the common wild horse-chestnut. Since 2017, it has been classified as "vulnerable," step two on the IUCN scale. The greatest threats are posed by a fungus and the Balkan leaf-mining moth. Since the 1980s, it has spread from southeast Europe over the entire continent and has hardly any natural enemies. IUCN estimates the number of wild horse-chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum) in Europe at less than 10,000. This assessment does not consider trees in cities, parks, or avenues.

Things also look bad for the wild horse chestnuts. They have been deemed "endangered" since 2017, level two on the IUCN scale. Along with a fungus, the greatest danger is represented by the horse-chestnut leaf miner. It has been spreading since the 1980's from southeastern Europe across the whole continent and has barely any natural enemies. The IUCN estimates the number of wild horse-chestnut trees (Aesculus hippocastanum) in Europe to be fewer than 10,000. This estimate does not include those trees to be found in cities, parks and avenues.


Straucharten und Moose ebenfalls in Gefahr

Shrub Species and Mosses Also in Danger
Shrub species and mosses also in danger


Die IUCN-Wissenschaftler erstellten gleichzeitig neue europäische Rote Listen für Weichtiere, Sträucher und Moose. Mehr als ein Fünftel der Weichtiere und Moose und fast die Hälfte aller Straucharten seien bedroht, so die IUCN. Das liege vor allem an der Zerstörung der Wildnis, an eingeschleppten Arten, Agrarpraktiken und dem Klimawandel. Weichtiere wie Schnecken spielten eine Schlüsselrolle beim Recyceln von Nährstoffen im Boden und seien eine wichtige Nahrungsquelle für Vögel und andere Tiere.

At the same time, the IUCN scientists are compiling new European red lists for mollusks, shrubs, and mosses. More than one-fifth of mollusks and mosses and almost half of all shrub species are threatened, according to the IUCN. This is primarily due to the destruction of the wilderness, the introduction of foreign species, agricultural practices, and climate change. Mollusks such as snails played a key role in recycling nutrients in the soil and are an important source of food for birds and other animals.

The IUCN scientists have at the same time compiled new European red lists for mollusks, shrubs and mosses. More than one fifth of mollusks and mosses, along with almost half of all species of shrubs are threatened according to the IUCN. This is due above all to the destruction of wilderness, invasive species, agricultural practices and climate change. Mollusks like snails play a key role in recycling nutrients in the ground and are an important source of food for birds and other animals.


"Dieser Bericht zeigt, dass die Lage für viele übersehene und unterschätzte Arten prekär ist, Arten, die das Rückgrat des europäischen Ökosystems bilden und zu einem gesunden Planeten beitragen", sagte Luc Bas, IUCN-Direktor des Europa-Büros. "Wir müssen die Auswirkungen des Menschen auf unsere Ökosysteme begrenzen und den Schutz dieser Arten zur Priorität machen".

"This report shows that the situation for overlooked and underestimated species is precarious: species that form the backbone of the European ecological system and contribute to a healthy planet," said Luc Bas, Director of the European Regional Office of IUCN. "We must limit the effect people have on our ecosystem and make protecting these species a priority."

"This report demonstrates that the situation for many overlooked and undervalued species is precarious, species that form the backbone of the European ecological system and contribute toward a healthy planet," Luc Bas, IUCN director of the Europe office, says. "We must limit the effects of man on our ecological system and make protection of these species a priority."


Erdbeben vor Istanbul: 34 Verletzte gemeldet

Earthquake in Istanbul: 34 Casualties Reported

Earthquake near Istanbul: 34 reported injured


Beim jüngsten Erdbeben in der Türkei sind 34 Personen verletzt worden. Tote gab es laut den Angaben nicht. Dutzende von Menschen hätten ihre Häuser verlassen müssen, 14 Schulen in Istanbul seien aus Sicherheitsgründen geschlossen worden, sagte der türkische Vizepräsident Fuat Oktay am Freitag.

Thirty-four people were injured in the recent earthquake in Turkey. No fatalities were reported. Dozens had to leave their homes, and 14 schools in Istanbul are reportedly closed for security reasons, said Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on Friday.

In the latest earthquake in Turkey, 34 people have been injured. There were no fatalities reported. Dozens of people had to leave their homes, with 14 schools in Istanbul being closed for safety reasons, said the Turkish vice-president Fuat Oktay on Friday.


Hunderte von Gebäuden wurden demnach beschädigt. Seit dem Beben am Vortag habe es fast 200 Nachbeben gegeben. Das Erdbeben der Stärke 5,8 hatte am Donnerstag die Marmararegion vor Istanbul erschüttert und Panik in der Millionenmetropole ausgelöst.

According to his account, hundreds of buildings were damaged. Since the quake the day before, there were reportedly almost 200 aftershocks. On Thursday, the 5.8 magnitude earthquake devastated the Marmara Region, which includes Istanbul, and triggered panic in the metropolis with its millions of inhabitants.

Hundreds of buildings were reported to have been damaged. Since the earthquake the previous day, there had been almost 200 aftershocks. The earthquake, measuring 5.8, shook the Marmara region near Istanbul on Thursday and created panic in the multi-million inhabitant city.


Nun wolle die Regierung eine Kommission einsetzen, um das Land künftig besser auf Erdbeben vorzubereiten, kündigte Oktay an. In den vergangenen 20 Jahren sei die Türkei nicht ausreichend auf Beben vorbereitet gewesen, sagte Istanbuls Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu.

Now the government wants to employ a commission to better prepare the country for earthquakes in the future, Oktay announced. Turkey has been ill-prepared for earthquakes for 20 years, said Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Oktay announced that the government wanted to set up a commission to have the country better prepared for earthquakes. Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said that in the past 20 years Turkey had not been adequately prepared for earthquakes.


Istanbul gilt als besonders erdbebengefährdet. Unter dem Marmarameer liegt ein Abschnitt der sogenannten Nordanatolischen Störung, die die Grenze zwischen der eurasischen und der anatolischen Erdplatte markiert.

Istanbul is especially prone to earthquakes. A section of the North Anatolian Fault, which marks the border between the European and Anatolian Plates, runs beneath the Sea of Marmara.

Istanbul is considered particularly prone to earthquakes. Below the Sea of Marmara lies a section of the so-called North Anatolian Fault, which marks the border between the Eurasian and Anatolian tectonic plates.


Eines der schwersten Beben war eines der Stärke 7,6 im Jahr 1999 in der Nähe Istanbuls. Das Epizentrum lag damals in Gölcük südöstlich Istanbuls. Mehr als 17 000 Menschen kamen ums Leben.

One of the most severe earthquakes happened near Istanbul in 1999 and had a 7.6 magnitude. The epicenter was located in Gölcük, southeast of Istanbul. More than 17,000 people lost their lives.

One of the worst earthquakes measuring 7.6 occurred in 1999 near Istanbul. Its epicenter was to be found in Gölcük, southeast of Istanbul. More than 17,000 people lost their lives.


Bereits am Dienstag hatte ein Beben der Stärke 4,6 die Region um Istanbul erschüttert. Die Behörden riefen die Einwohner auf, beschädigten Gebäuden fernzubleiben.

On Tuesday, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook the region surrounding Istanbul. The authorities called on residents to keep away from damaged buildings.

On Tuesday an earthquake measuring 4.6 had already shaken the region around Istanbul. The authorities appealed to inhabitants to keep away from damaged buildings.


Super Bowl 2020: Jennifer Lopez (JLo) und Shakira treten in der Halbzeitshow auf

Super Bowl 2020: Jennifer Lopez (JLo) and Shakira to appear in the half-time show

Super Bowl 2020: Jennifer Lopez (JLo) and Shakira Perform in Halftime Show


Die Latin-Pop-Sängerinnen Jennifer Lopez und Shakira werden die Halbzeitshow des nächsten American-Football-Finals Super Bowl anführen. Das gaben die Sängerinnen bei Twitter bekannt. "Größer wird es nicht", schrieb Shakira zu einem Foto von sich und Lopez. Sie sei wahnsinnig aufgeregt, auf der Super-Bowl-Bühne zu stehen. Am 2. Februar 2020 wird es in Miami soweit sein.

The Latina pop singers Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform the half-time show of the next American Football Finals Super Bowl. This was announced by the singers on Twitter "It doesn't get bigger than this," Shakira wrote next to a photograph of herself and Lopez. She is really nervous about standing on the Super Bowl stage. This will take place in Miami on February 2nd, 2020.

The Latin-pop singers Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will be leading the halftime show of the next American football final, the Super Bowl. The singers announced this on Twitter. “It doesn’t get any bigger than this!” was Shakira’s comment under a picture of herself and Lopez. She said that she was incredibly excited about getting on the Super Bowl stage. The Super Bowl is happening in Miami on the 2nd of February.


Jennifer Lopez erklärte, sie habe seit 1996 davon geträumt, beim Super Bowl aufzutreten - damals habe sie Diana Ross bei der Halbzeitshow in den Himmel fliegen sehen. "Jetzt ist es noch besonderer, weil die NFL 100 Jahre besteht und ich mit einer anderen Latina performen werde". Sie könne es kaum erwarten "zu zeigen, was wir Mädchen auf der größten Bühne der Welt tun können".

Jennifer Lopez explained that in 1996 she dreamed about making an appearance at the Super Bowl—in those days she saw Diana Ross fly into the sky at the half-time show. "Now it's even more special, because the NFL is 100 years old and I will be performing with another Latina. She can't wait to "show what we girls are capable of on the biggest stage in the world."

Jennifer Lopez explained that she had been dreaming of performing at the Super Bowl since 1996 – ever since she saw Diana Ross flying off into the sky. “And now it's made even more special not only because it's the NFL's 100th anniversary, but also because I am performing with a fellow Latina. I can't wait to show what us girls can do on the world's biggest stage.”


Shakira wies in einer Erklärung darauf hin, sie fühle sich geehrt, neben einer weiteren Künstlerin auf einer der größten Bühnen weltweit zu stehen und Latinos und Latinas aus den USA und der gesamten Welt zu repräsentieren. "Und dann auch noch an meinem Geburtstag!" Der Hauptsponsor der Veranstaltung schrieb auf Twitter, es sei das erste Mal, dass die beiden "Königinnen" gemeinsam auf einer Bühne stehen.

Shakira indicated in a statement that she felt honored to stand next to another artist on one of the biggest stages worldwide, representing Latinos and Latinas from the USA and the whole world. "And it's even going to be on my birthday!" The main sponsor of the event wrote on Twitter that it is the first time that both "queens" are on a stage together.

Shakira announced that she was so honored to be taking on one of the world’s biggest stages in the company of a fellow female artist to represent Latinos and Latinas from the U.S. and all over the world. “And to top it off, on my birthday!” The main sponsor of the event wrote on Twitter that this was the first time the two “queens” would be on stage together.


Shakira stammt aus Kolumbien. Jennifer Lopez wurde in New York geboren, ihre Eltern kommen aus Puerto Rico.

Shakira comes from Colombia. Jennifer Lopez was born in New York, her parents are from Puerto Rico.

Shakira comes from Colombia. Jenifer Lopez was born in New York; her parents are from Puerto Rico.


Battle against sinking audience figures.

The struggle against declining viewer numbers


Der Super Bowl ist der Höhepunkt der American-Football-Saison. Das Spiel und die Halbzeitshow gehören zu den meistgesehenen TV-Übertragungen der USA. Auch wenn du Zuschauerzahlen zuletzt gesunken sind: In diesem Februar lockte das Spektakel in den USA die wenigsten Zuschauer seit mehr als zehn Jahren an. Trotzdem waren es immer noch fast hundert Millionen Menschen im Schnitt.

The Super Bowl is the height of the American Football Season. The game and the half-time show are among the most watched TV broadcasts in the USA. Even if you have decreased audience numbers: This February, the spectacle lured the least viewers in the USA in over ten years. There were still nearly a hundred million viewers on average.

The Super Bowl is the highlight of the American football season. The game and the halftime show are among the most viewed television broadcasts in the US, even if viewer numbers have been dropping in recent times; this February, the spectacle in the US attracted the smallest number of spectators in over a decade. Still, on average, there were close to one hundred million people watching.


Um die Halbzeitshow des vergangenen Super Bowl hatte es im Vorfeld Aufruhr gegeben: Im Streit um den Umgang mit Quarterback Colin Kaepernick wollten im vergangenen Februar Medienberichten zufolge Topstars wie Rihanna, Pink and Cardi B nicht auftreten. Schließlich führte die Popgruppe Maroon 5 die Halbzeitshow an - die Kritiken waren wenig freundlich.

There had been turmoil in advance of the show of the past Super Bowl half-time show. In the dispute over how quarterback Colin Kaepernick was treated, the previous February according to media reports, pop stars like Rihanna, Pink and Cardi B did not want to appear. Eventually the pop group Maroon 5 opened the half time show—reviews were not very friendly.

There had been uproar around the halftime show in the run-up to the previous Super Bowl: According to media reports, top stars such as Rihanna, Pink and Cardi B declined to perform last February given the controversy around how quarterback Colin Kaepernick was treated. In the end, the pop group Maroon 5 led the show; the reviews were not particularly kind.


Kaepernick, damals Quarterback der San Francisco 49ers, war in der Spielzeit 2016/17 vor NFL-Spielen bei der Nationalhymne aus Protest gegen Polizeigewalt und Rassismus auf die Knie gegangen. Mit seinem Protest löste Kaepernick eine Bewegung aus, zahlreiche Spieler übernahmen die Geste. Das sorgte für große Aufregung, US-Präsident Donald Trump attackierte die meist afroamerikanischen Football-Stars scharf. Kaepernick selbst ist seit März 2017 vereinslos und hat keine NFL-Partie mehr bestritten. Er wirft den Vereinen vor, ihn aus politischen Gründen nicht anheuern zu wollen.

Kaepernick, who used to be quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers had gone down on his knees before the 2016/17 NFL playing of the national anthem in protest against police violence and racism. Kaepernick started a movement with his protest, countless players joining in the gesture. This caused big excitement, US president Donald Trump fiercely criticizing the mainly Afro-American football stars. Kaepernick himself has been without a club since March 2017 and has not played another NFL game. He accuses the clubs of not wanting to hire him for political reasons.

Kaepernick, a quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers at the time, had kneeled during the national anthem before games in the 2016/17 season, in protest against police brutality and racial inequality. His protest triggered a movement, and numerous players copied the gesture. This caused an uproar, and US president Trump sharply criticized the mostly Afro-American football stars. Kaepernick has been a free agent since March 2017 and has not played in any NFL games. He accuses teams of not wanting to hire him for political reasons.


Cook-Pleite: Hotels bekommen Geld von der Versicherung

Cook bankruptcy: Hotels receive money from insurance

Thomas Cook bankruptcy: hotels to receive money from insurance


Einige Banken dürfte die Pleite des Reiseanbieters Thomas Cook laut einem Pressebericht teuer zu stehen kommen. Es drohen hohe Abschreibungen auf ausstehenden Anleihen und Krediten. Davon betroffen sei auch die Credit Suisse, schreibt die "Financial Times" in ihrer Ausgabe vom Freitag.

According to a press report, the bankruptcy of travel agency Thomas Cook will be costly for some banks. There is a risk of enormous write-offs on outstanding bonds and loans. Credit Suisse will also be affected by this, writes the Financial Times in its Friday edition.

Some banks may well end up finding the bankruptcy of tour operator Thomas Cook expensive, according to a press article. There is a risk of large write-downs on outstanding bonds and loans. Those affected also include Credit Suisse, the Financial Times writes in its Friday edition.


Banken wie Barclays, Morgan Stanley, UniCredit oder die Credit Suisse müssten auf ihren Büchern wohl insgesamt Abschreibungen im Umfang von bis zu 1,8 Milliarden britische Pfund (rund 2 Mrd. Euro) vornehmen, so der Bericht. Das hätten Schätzungen des Beratungsunternehmens AlixPartners gezeigt.

Banks like Barclays, Morgan Stanley, UniCredit, or Credit Suisse would have to write off a total of up to £1.8 billion (around €2 billion) from their books, the report says. This was indicated in estimates from consulting company AlixPartners.

Banks including Barclays, Morgan Stanley, UniCredit and Credit Suisse will have to carry out write-downs on their books to the tune of up to 1.8 billion pounds (around 2 bn euros), according to the report. This had been suggested by estimates from the consulting firm AlixPartners.


Die Gläubiger von Anleihen müssten dabei Abschreibungen von 900 Mio. bis 1 Milliarde Pfund und die Kreditgeber zwischen 550 und 825 Mio. Pfund in Kauf nehmen. Die tatsächlich abzuschreibenden Beträge dürften dabei eher am oberen Ende der Bandbreiten zu liegen kommen, sagte ein Experte dem Blatt.

Bond creditors would have to accept write-offs of between £900 million to £1 billion and lenders of between £550 and £825 million. The amounts to be actually written off are more likely to be at the upper end of the range, an expert told the paper.

Creditors with outstanding claims would have to reckon with write-downs of 900m to 1bn pounds and lenders between 550m and 825m pounds. The actual amount to be written down would tend rather towards the upper end of the scale, an expert told the newspaper.


Wie groß die Verluste der Gläubiger am Ende tatsächlich sein werden, wird sich nach Ablauf des Insolvenzverfahrens zeigen. Eine diesem Verfahren nahe stehende Person versprühte nicht allzu viel Hoffnung. So seien beispielsweise die rund 40 Flugzeuge von Thomas Cook in Großbritannien "alt" und viele der Immobilien seien in schlechten Lagen. Am meisten Geld könne man wohl mit dem Verkauf der Flughafen-Slots sowie der Marke Thomas Cook herausholen, hieß es weiter.

The scale of the losses for creditors will be evident after the insolvency proceedings. A person close to the proceedings did not offer much hope. For example, the 40 aircraft owned by Thomas Cook in Great Britain were "old" and much of the properties are in poor condition. The most money could be gleaned by selling the airport slots and removing the Thomas Cook label, they added.

The actual amount creditor losses will come to will be revealed with the conclusion of the insolvency proceedings. A person close to these proceedings did not express particularly much hope. The around 40 Thomas Cook aircraft in Great Britain for example are "aged" and many of its properties are in poor locations. The most money could be retrieved with the sale of airport slots as well as the Thomas Cook brand, the source continued.


Rackete soll mutmaßliche Mörder nach Italien gebracht haben

Rackete alleged to have brought suspected murderers to Italy

Rackete Presumed to Have Brought Suspected Murderers to Italy


Die Sea-Watch-Kapitänin Carola Rackete hat möglicherweise Männer nach Italien gebracht, die in Libyen Menschen gefoltert und umgebracht haben sollen. "Wir können das nicht ausschließen, haben aber selbst keine gesicherten Informationen dazu", sagte der Sprecher der Flüchtlingsorganisation Sea-Watch, Ruben Neugebauer, der Nachrichtenagentur dpa.

Sea Watch captain Carola Rackete may have brought men to Italy who are alleged to have tortured and murdered people in Libya. "We cannot rule it out, but we have no precise information," the spokesman for the refugee organization Sea Watch, Ruben Neugebauer, said to news agency dpa.

The Sea Watch captain Carola Rackete may have transported men to Italy that have tortured and killed people in Libya. “We cannot rule that out, but we have no reliable information ourselves,” the speaker of the refugee organization Sea-Watch, Rugen Neugebauer, told the press agency dpa.


Andere Migranten hätten die drei Männer in Italien wiedererkannt. Ihnen wird vorgeworfen, in Libyen Menschen vergewaltigt, gefoltert und getötet zu haben. Die mutmaßlichen Täter seien in dem Aufnahmelager im italienischen Messina verhaftet worden. Neugebauer betonte, die Flüchtlingsorganisationen könnten nicht überprüfen, wen sie auf ihre Schiffe ließen. "Die kommen ohne Pässe".

The three men were recognized by other migrants in Italy. They were accused of having raped, tortured, and killed people in Libya. The suspects were arrested at the reception center in Messina, Italy. Neugebauer stressed that the refugee organization was unable to verify who they allowed to board their ships. "They come without passports."

Other migrants claimed to have recognized the three men in Italy. They are accused of having raped, tortured and killed people. The suspects had been arrested in the reception center of Messina in Italy. Neugebauer stressed that refugee organizations cannot verify who they let on board their ships. “They do not come equipped with passports.”


Carola Rackete hatte am 29. Juni illegal Migranten in den Hafen von Lampedusa gebracht und dabei ein Schiff der italienischen Finanzpolizei gerammt. An dem Tag sollen auch die drei Verdächtigen dort angekommen sein. Gegen die Kapitänin laufen Ermittlungen wegen Beihilfe zu illegaler Einwanderung.

Carola Rackete brought illegal migrants into the port of Lampedusa on June 29, ramming an Italian Financial Guard ship in the process. The three suspects are said to have arrived there that day. The captain is under investigation for aiding and abetting illegal immigration.

On June 29, Carola Rackete illegally transported migrants into the port of Lampedusa, ramming a boat of the Italian Financial Police in the course of doing so. The three suspects are thought to have arrived there that same day as well. The captain is under investigation for facilitating illegal immigration.


United States warns German government about Huawei


Der Chef der US-Internetbehörde Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ajit Pai, hat die Bundesregierung davor gewarnt, dem chinesischen Netzwerkausrüster Huawei zu vertrauen.

The head of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ajit Pai, has warned the German government not to trust the Chinese network equipment provider Huawei.

The head of the US internet authority, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ajit Pai, has warned the federal government against trusting the Chinese network equipment manufacturer Huawei.


Wir glauben, dass die Risiken zu groß sind", sagte Pai dem "Handelsblatt" mit Blick auf den Aufbau des neuen 5G-Mobilfunknetzes.

"We consider the risks too great", Pai told Handelsblatt newspaper regarding the expansion of the new 5G cellular network.

"We believe the risks to be too high", Pai told the newspaper Handelsblatt regarding the construction of the new 5G mobile communications network.


China habe ein "nationales Sicherheitsgesetz", das jedes Unternehmen "unter chinesische Rechtsprechung" verpflichte, Anweisungen der Sicherheitsorgane zu befolgen.

China, he said, has a "national security law" under which every company "under Chinese jurisdiction" is obliged to obey instructions from security authorities.

China has a "national security law" that requires every company "under Chinese jurisdiction" to follow directives of security organs.


Das geltende Recht verbietet es den Unternehmen zudem, Dritte über solche Anfragen zu informieren", so der FCC-Chef weiter. Dies mache es sehr schwer, Vertrauen in die Integrität technischer Ausrüstung und Dienstleistungen zu haben.

Furthermore, the applicable law prohibits companies from informing third parties about such enquiries, the FCC chairman continued. That makes it very difficult to trust the integrity of technical equipment and services.

The law in force "also forbids companies from informing third parties about any such requests", the FCC head added. This makes it very difficult to have confidence in the integrity of technical equipment and services.


Die Bundesregierung hat sich inzwischen darauf verständigt, von Lieferanten eine "Vertrauenswürdigkeitserklärung" zu verlangen.

Meanwhile, the federal government has agreed to demand a "declaration of integrity" from suppliers.

The federal government has in the meantime agreed to demand a "declaration of trustworthiness" from suppliers.


Berlin wolle zunächst versuchen, die Risiken zu kontrollieren, etwa mit technischen Lösungen, berichtet das "Handelsblatt" unter Berufung auf eigene Informationen.

Berlin first wants to try to contain the risks through measures such as technical solutions, reported Handelsblatt, citing its own sources.

Berlin wanted initially to attempt to mitigate the risks, for example through technical solutions, the Handelsblatt reported, citing its own sources.


Pai bezweifelt, dass dies möglich sei. Die 5G-Technologie bestehe nicht nur aus der Hardware:

Pai doubts that this is possible. 5G technology consists of more than just hardware:

Pai doubts that this is possible. "The 5G technology is not made up of hardware alone."


Gerade die Software ist wichtig, um die Geräte auf dem neuesten Stand zu halten. Diese Software besteht aus Milliarden Zeilen von Programmcode, die sich mit der Zeit verändern", sagte Pai.

The software itself is important for keeping devices up to date. "This software consists of millions of lines of program code which change over time," said Pai.

"It is precisely the software that is important to keep equipment up-to-date. This software is made up of billions of lines of code that change with time", Pai said.


Es falle "sehr schwer, sich vorzustellen", dass eine Regierungsbehörde, "egal wo, in der Lage wäre, jedes einzelne Update in Echtzeit zu überprüfen, um Sicherheitsrisiken aufzuspüren", so der FCC-Chef weiter.

"It is very difficult to imagine a government authority anywhere being able to check each update in real time in order to detect security risks," Pai continued.

It would be "very difficult to imagine that a governmental body anywhere would be in a position to check every single update in real time in order to detect security risks", the FCC head continued.


Dem chinesischen Konzern Huawei wirft er enge Kontakte zum chinesischen Staatsapparat vor:

He accuses the Chinese corporation of having close contacts with the Chinese state apparatus.

He accuses Huawei of having close links to the Chinese state.


Die Besitzverhältnisse sind undurchsichtig. Die Mitarbeitergesellschaft, der angeblich das Unternehmen gehört, ist nicht unbedingt unabhängig von der Regierung", sagte Pai dem "Handelsblatt".

Ownership of the company is unclear. The employee association, which allegedly belongs to the company, is not necessarily independent of the government, Pai told Handelsblatt.

"The ownership structures are opaque. The corporation of employees which supposedly owns the company is not exactly independent of the government", Pai told the Handelsblatt.


Den USA lägen Erkenntnisse vor, nach denen Regierungsmitarbeiter innerhalb des Unternehmens platziert seien. Pai war kürzlich für Gespräche in Berlin, um für die Position der USA zu werben.

The United States has information that government employees have been placed in the company. Pai was in Berlin recently to promote the US position.

The US allegedly have evidence that members of the government have been planted within the company. Pai was recently in Berlin to promote the US position.


Chemiefabrik in Nordfrankreich brennt: Schulen geschlossen

Fire in chemical factory in northern France: Schools closed

Chemical Factory in Northern France on Fire: Schools Closed


In der Nacht hören Anwohner Explosionen. Eine gigantische Feuerwand erleuchtet den Himmel über einer nordfranzösischen Chemiefabrik. Der Brand ist nach Stunden gelöscht - die Aufräumarbeiten könnten nun aber Tage dauern.

The locals hear explosions during the night. A gigantic wall of fire illuminated the sky above a chemical factory in northern France. The fire was extinguished after mere hours - but the cleanup could take days.

Residents hear explosions at night. A gargantuan wall of fire illuminates the sky above a chemical factory in northern France. Hours later the fire is extinguished – but clean-up operations could last for days.


Nach einem Feuer in einer Chemiefabrik in der nordfranzösischen Stadt Rouen am Donnerstag bleiben die Schulen und Kinderkrippen in der Region geschlossen.

After a fire in a chemical factory in the northern French city of Rouen on Thursday, schools and kindergartens in the region remain closed.

After a fire in a chemical factory in the city of Rouen in northern France on Thursday, schools and daycare centers in the region remain closed.


In zwölf Kommunen würden die Einrichtungen am Freitag vorsorglich nicht öffnen, teilte die zuständige Präfektur mit. Das Innenministerium hatte die Bürger aufgefordert, so weit wie möglich in Gebäuden zu bleiben und sich nicht dem Rauch auszusetzen. Verletzte gab es nicht. Landwirte und Züchter wurden aufgerufen, ihre Tiere nach drinnen zu bringen, deren Futter zu schützen und die Ernte vorerst einzustellen.

The responsible prefecture announced that the facilities would not be opening on Friday in twelve districts, as a precautionary measure. The Interior Ministry had asked citizens to stay indoors as much as possible and not to expose themselves to the smoke. No one was injured. Farmers and livestock breeders were advised to keep their animals indoors and protect their food, as well as to stop harvesting for the time being.

In twelve municipalities, as precautionary measure, these facilities would not open, the prefecture responsible informed. The Department of the Interior requested citizens to stay indoors as much as possible and not to expose themselves to the smoke. There were no injuries. Farmers and breeders were asked to bring their animals inside, to protect their feed and to stop harvesting for the time being.


Der Brand konnte am Donnerstagabend vollständig gelöscht werden, wie die Präfektur mitteilte. Es bestehe noch das Risiko, dass sich nach der Löschung Geruch verbreite, so die Präfektur auf Twitter. Nach Angaben der Präfektur waren am Brandort 240 Feuerwehrleute sowie 90 Polizisten und Gendarmen im Einsatz.

The prefecture announced that the fire had been completely extinguished on Thursday. The prefecture warned of the risks of smoke spreading after the fire had been extinguished on Twitter. According to the prefecture, 240 firefighters and 90 police officers and gendarmes were deployed at the time.

The fire was completely extinguished on Thursday evening, the prefecture informed. There was still a risk of the smell spreading even after the fire was extinguished, the prefecture tweeted. According to the prefecture, 240 firefighters and 90 police and gendarmes were part of the operation at the site of the fire.


Aus der Chemiefabrik war zuvor eine gigantische schwarze Rauchsäule aufgestiegen. Französische Medien berichteten von riesigen Flammen und Explosionen in der Fabrik des Unternehmens Lubrizol, das Zusatzmittel für Öle herstelle. Die Produktionsanlage liegt wenige Kilometer vom Stadtzentrum entfernt.

A gigantic gust of black smoke rose from the chemical factory. The French media reported of huge flames and explosions in the factory belonging to the company Lubrizol, which produces oil additives. The production plant is a kilometer away from the city center.

A gigantic black column of smoke had previously risen from the chemical plant. French media reported huge flames and explosions at the plant of the Lubrizol Company, a producer of oil additives. The production plant is located just a few kilometers from the city center.


Die Fabrik in der Normandie gehört nach Behördenangaben in die sogenannte Seveso-Kategorie von gefährlichen Standorten, die besonders überwacht werden. Im italienischen Seveso bei Mailand war es 1976 zu einem verheerenden Chemieunfall gekommen.

According to officials, the factory in Normandy is in the so-called Seveso category of hazardous sites that are subject to special monitoring. In 1976 a devastating chemical accident occurred in Seveso, near Milan in Italy.

According to the authorities, the factory in Normandy belongs to what is known as the Seveso category of high-risk sites subject to special surveillance. In 1976, a devastating chemical accident occurred in Seveso near Milan in Italy.


Der Präfekt der Region Normandie, Pierre-André Durand, sagte dem Nachrichtensender Sender BFMTV, es sei zunächst keine "hohe Giftigkeit" in Proben festgestellt worden. Eine Verschmutzung der nahe gelegenen Seine könne aber nicht ausgeschlossen werden. In dem Fluss seien Staudämme gegen die Verschmutzung aufgebaut worden, erklärte die Präfektur.

The prefect of the Normandy region, Pierre-André Durand, stated for the news channel BFMTV that initially no "high toxicity" had been detected in samples. However, pollution of the nearby Seine could not be ruled out. The prefecture explained that dams had been built on the river for the purpose of pollution prevention.

The prefect of the Normandy region, Pierre-André Durand, told news channel BFMTV that so far no "high toxicity" had been found in samples. A contamination of the nearby Seine could not be ruled out. Dams against contamination had been built in the river, the prefecture explained.


Der Brand sei am frühen Morgen gegen 02.40 Uhr ausgebrochen, berichteten die Behörden. Die Ursache blieb zunächst unklar. Rouen ist eine regionale Metropole und liegt an der Seine zwischen Paris und der Hafenstadt Le Havre.

The authorities reported that the fire started around 02:40am. The cause is so far not clear. Rouen is a large city in the region and lies on the Seine between Paris and the port of Le Havre.

Authorities reported that the fire broke out on in the early morning around 2.40 am The cause remained unclear. Rouen is a regional metropolis and is located on the Seine between Paris and the port city of Le Havre.


Französischer Finanzminister: "Deutschland muss investieren und zwar jetzt"

French finance minister: "Germany must invest right now."

French Minister of Finance: “Germany Must Invest Now”


Der französische Wirtschafts- und Finanzminister Bruno Le Maire hat Deutschland zu größeren Investitionen aufgerufen, um das Wirtschaftswachstum in der Eurozone anzukurbeln.

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire has called for greater investment from Germany in order to boost economic growth in the eurozone.

The Minister of the Economy and Finance of France, Bruno Le Maire, has called for Germany to invest more to boost economic growth in the euro zone.


Deutschland muss investieren und zwar jetzt, je früher desto besser", sagte Le Maire am Donnerstagabend bei der Vorstellung des französischen Haushalts für das kommende Jahr.

"Germany must invest right now, the sooner the better," Le Maire said Thursday evening when presenting the French budget for next year.

“Germany must invest now- the earlier the better,” said Le Maire on Thursday evening while presenting the French budget for the coming year.


Die Wirtschaft in der Eurozone sei am schwächeln, warnte der Minister.

"The economy is the eurozone is stumbling," he warned.

The economy within the euro zone was weakening, the Minister warned.


Wir dürfen nicht warten, bis die wirtschaftliche Situation sich verschlimmert, um die notwendigen Entscheidungen zu treffen".

"We can't wait for the economic situation to deteriorate before making the necessary decisions."

“We cannot wait to make the necessary decisions until the economic situation deteriorates.”


Handeln müssten diejenigen Staaten, die Haushaltsspielräume für mehr Investitionen hätten, sagte Le Maire unter anderem mit Blick auf Deutschland.

Those countries with sufficient budget reserves for more investments are the ones that should act, said Le Maire, in reference to Germany and others.

Those countries that still had scope within their budgets must act, said Le Maire, with a view to Germany, among other countries.


Frankreich habe diese Spielräume nicht, fügte der Minister hinzu und verwies auf die hohe Staatsverschuldung seines Landes. Diese liegt bei mehr als 98 Prozent des Bruttoinlandsprodukts. Die französische Staatsverschuldung müsse "stabilisiert" und "gesenkt" werden, sagte Le Maire.

France does not have this reserve, he added, referring to his country's high national debt. France's debt accounts for 98 percent of GDP. The national debt must be "stabilized" and "reduced," said Le Maire.

France did not have the scope, the Minister added, referring to the substantial government debt of his country, which exceeds 98 percent of gross domestic product. The French national debt must be “stabilized” and “reduced,” said Le Maire.


Aus Frankreich sind in den vergangenen Jahren immer wieder Appelle an Deutschland gekommen, mehr öffentliche Investitionen zu tätigen, um die europäische Wirtschaft zu beleben. Im Gegenzug haben deutsche Politiker Frankreich immer wieder aufgefordert, sein Haushaltsdefizit in den Griff zu bekommen.

In recent years, France has made repeated appeals for Germany to increase public investments in order to revive the European economy. In turn, German politicians have repeatedly called on France to keep its budget deficit under control.

France has repeatedly launched appeals to Germany to increase the level of public investments to stimulate the economy. In return, German politicians have regularly requested France to control its budget deficit.


Der am Donnerstag vorgestellte französische Haushalt für 2020 sieht Steuererleichterungen von mehr als neun Milliarden Euro für Haushalte vor.

The French budget for 2020 presented on Thursday includes tax reductions worth over €9 billion for households.

The French budget for 2020 presented on Thursday stipulates tax relief of over nine billion euros for households


Damit reagiert die französische Regierung unter anderem auf die Proteste der Gelbwesten-Bewegung. Die Neuverschuldung soll auf 2,2 Prozent sinken, nach erwarteten 3,1 Prozent in diesem Jahr.

This is one way in which the French government is reacting to the protests by the yellow vest movement. New borrowing should fall to 2.2 per cent after the 3.1 per cent expected this year.

This is one of the ways the French government is reacting to the protests of the yellow vests movement. New debt should drop to 2.2 percent, after the expected 3.1 percent this year.


Versucht er noch zu tricksen?: Johnson weicht Frage zu Brexit-Taktik aus

Is He Still Trying to Trick Us?: Johnson Dodges Questions about Brexit Tactics

Is he still trying to play games? Johnson dodges questions on Brexit tactics


Der britische Premier Johnson kritisiert das vom Parlament verabschiedete "Kapitulationsgesetz" scharf.

The British Prime Minister Johnson has sharp criticism for the "capitulation act" ratified by parliament.

British prime minister Johnson sharply criticizes "capitulation bill" passed by parliament.


Das Parlament ist zurück, ein Gesetz schreibt dem britischen Premier vor, einen Chaos-Brexit zu vermeiden. Kritiker befürchten jedoch, dass Boris Johnson noch ein Schlupfloch nutzen könnte. Auf diese Möglichkeit angesprochen, weicht der Tory-Politiker jedoch aus.

The parliament is back, and a law requires the British Prime Minister to avoid a chaos Brexit. However, critics fear that Boris Johnson could still make use of a loophole. When asked about this possibility, however, the Tory politician skirted the issue.

The parliament is back, and a bill obliges the British prime minister to avoid a chaotic Brexit. Critics, however, fear that Boris Johnson could still make use of a loophole. When asked about this possibility, however, the Tory politician avoided an answer.


Der britische Premierminister Boris Johnson hält sich darüber bedeckt, ob er einen ungeregelten Brexit durchsetzen will - trotz des zuletzt vom Parlament beschlossenen Gesetzes, was genau das verhindern soll. Auf eine entsprechende Frage sagte Johnson vor Journalisten lediglich, seine Regierung werde sich an geltendes Recht halten.

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being discrete about whether he wants to implement an unregulated Brexit, despite the law recently passed by Parliament that is supposed to prevent just that. When questioned to that end, Johnson has merely told journalists that his government will comply with applicable law.

The British prime minister Boris Johnson is keeping his options open on whether he wishes to follow through on a hard Brexit irrespective of the bill recently passed by parliament seeking to prevent exactly this from happening. In reply to a question on the subject, Johnson merely replied in front of journalists that his government would abide by the law in place.


Das Gesetz sieht vor, dass die Regierung eine Verschiebung des Austrittstermins beantragen muss, sollte bis Mitte Oktober kein Abkommen mit der EU erzielt sein. Johnson kritisiert dies als "Kapitulationsgesetz", das die Verhandlungen mit der EU erschwere.

The law prescribes that the government request a postponement for the date of withdrawal if an agreement with the EU cannot be reached by mid-October. Johnson criticizes this as a "capitulation law" that makes negotiating with the EU more difficult.

The bill stipulates that the government is required to request a postponement of the date of leaving if by mid-October no agreement with the EU has been reached. Johnson criticized this as a "capitulation bill" which made negotiations with the EU more difficult.


Der ehemalige britische Premierminister John Major hatte am Donnerstag die Vermutung geäußert, Johnson könne versuchen, "politische Schikane" einzusetzen, um das Gesetz zu umgehen. Der Premier könne einen Verfahrenstrick einsetzen, der das Inkrafttreten des Gesetzes auf die Zeit nach dem EU-Austritt verschiebe. Johnson sagte, er strebe einen Vertrag mit der Europäischen Union an. "Wir sind zuversichtlich, die EU am 31. Oktober zu verlassen, und der beste Weg ist der mit einer Vereinbarung".

On Thursday, the former British Prime Minister John Major expressed the suspicion that Johnson might attempt to use "political chicanery" to circumvent the law. The Prime Minister might use a procedural trick that would postpone the law's entry into force until after the withdrawal from the EU. Johnson said he is striving for a treaty with the European Union. "We're confident about leaving the EU on October 31, and the best path is to do so with an agreement."

The former British prime minister John Major had on Thursday suggested that Johnson might resort to "political chicanery" to avoid the bill. The premier could use a procedural trick that would delay the bill's being passed until after EU withdrawal. Johnson said he was working toward a deal with the European Union. "We are confident of leaving the EU on October 31, and the best way is the one with an agreement".


Johnsons Chefberater Dominic Cummings erklärte unterdessen, er empfinde die politischen Auseinandersetzungen um den Brexit als "Spaziergang im Park" und zeigte sich zuversichtlich, dass der angestrebte EU-Austritt noch zustande komme: "Wir genießen das, wir werden gewinnen, wir werden (Anm. d. Red.: aus der EU) austreten, keine Sorge", sagte Cummings der britischen Zeitung "Telegraph" zufolge bei einer Buchvorstellung.

Johnson's Chief Adviser, Dominic Cummings, has stated in the meantime that he sees the political conflict surrounding Brexit as a "walk in the park" and seems confident that the sought-after withdrawal from the EU will happen: "We're enjoying this, we're going to win, we're going to leave (editor's note: the EU), don't worry," said Cummings at a book presentation, according to the British Newspaper "Telegraph."

Johnson's chief advisor Dominic Cummings declared that he regarded the political challenges surrounding Brexit as a "walk in the park" and was confident that the EU exit would come about. "We are enjoying it, we will win, we will leave (the EU), no worry," Cummings said at a book presentation according to the British newspaper Daily Telegraph.


Cummings, der während des Wahlkampfs vor dem EU-Referendum 2016 die Brexit-Kampagne "Vote Leave" leitete, fungiert nun als Chefstratege im britischen Regierungssitz Downing Street. Er soll hinter der kompromisslosen Politik stecken, die den Premier in eine schier ausweglose Situation geführt hat.

Cummings, who led the Brexit campaign "Vote Leave" during the election before the EU referendum 2016, now functions as the Chief Strategist in the British seat of government on Downing Street. He is said to be behind the uncompromising policy that has led the Prime Minister into an almost inescapable situation.

Cummings, who led the Vote Leave Brexit campaign during the EU referendum in 2016, now serves as chief strategist in the British government at Downing Street. He is believed to be behind the uncompromising policies that have led the prime minister into an almost hopeless situation.


"The Polaroid Diaries" von Linda McCartney

"The Polaroid Diaries" by Linda McCartney


Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan oder Janis Joplin - sie alle standen vor der Kamera von Linda McCartney, die eine der ganz großen Rock-Fotografinnen geworden ist. Aber es muss nicht immer der große Glamour sein. Das Fotobuch "The Polaroid Diaries" (Taschen) taucht tief ein in die ganz private Welt der McCartney-Familie.

Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Janis Joplin: They all stood before the camera of Linda McCartney, who has become one of the great rock photographers. But it's not always glamourous. The photo album entitled "The Polaroid Diaries" (Taschen) goes deep into the very private world of the McCartney family.

Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin – they all stood in front of the camera of Linda McCartney, who has become one of the greatest rock photographers. But it’s not always about the glamorous. The photo book The Polaroid Diaries (Taschen) delves deeply into the very private world of the McCartney family.


Paul McCartney, der von 1969 bis zu Lindas Tod im Jahr 1998 mit ihr verheiratet war, war sichtlich stolz und gerührt, als er den Bildband "The Polaroid Diaries" Mitte September im Victoria and Albert Museum in London präsentierte. Zu den illustren Gästen gehörten auch Ringo Starr, Stella McCartney, Olivia Harrison und Pretenders-Frontfrau Chrissie Hynde.

Paul McCartney, who was married to Linda from 1969 until her death in 1998, was visibly proud and touched when he presented the photo book "The Polaroid Diaries" at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in mid-September. The illustrious guests included Ringo Starr, Stella McCartney, Olivia Harrison, and the Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde.

Paul McCartney, who was married to Linda until her death in 1998, was visibly proud and moved when he presented the book The Polaroid Diaries at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in mid-September. The illustrious guests included Ringo Starr, Stella McCartney, Olivia Harrison and Pretenders lead singer Chrissie Hynde.


Nach dem Launch Event schrieb McCartney bei Instagram: "#ThePolaroidDiaries ist ein flüchtiger Blick in das Leben einer außergewöhnlichen Familie aus der Zeit vor Instagram, eine Feier zum Vermächtnis von LindaMcCartney als engagierter Künstlerin und der Sofortmagie des Polaroidfilms".

After the launch event, McCartney posted on Instagram: "#ThePolaroidDiaries is a fleeting glimpse into the life of an extraordinary family from the time before Instagram, a celebration of the legacy of LindaMcCartney as a committed artist and the immediate magic of Polaroid film."

After the launch event, McCartney wrote on Instagram: “#ThePolaroidDiaries is a pre-Instagram glimpse into the life of an extraordinary family, a celebration of Linda McCartney’s legacy as a fiercely committed artist and of the instant magic of Polaroid film.”


Bei Linda McCartney, die Kunstgeschichte an der Universität von Aizona studiert hatte, bis sie zur Fotografie fand, war die Kamera immer dabei. Tausende Polaroids hat sie gemacht, einige hundert davon werden jetzt in "The Polaroid Diaries" erstmalig veröffentlicht.

For Linda McCartney, who studied art history at the University of Arizona until she found photography, the camera was always close at hand. She made thousands of Polaroids, of which a few hundred are now being published for the first time in "The Polaroid Diaries."

Linda McCartney, who studied Fine Arts at the University of Arizona until she discovered photography, always had her camera with her. She took thousands of polaroid pictures, and a few hundred of them are now being published for the first time in “The Polaroid Diaries”.


Es sind Porträts, Stillleben, Landschaften, mehrere Hamster, ein Schaf in der Küche und andere Interieurs aus den frühen 70er Jahren bis in die späten 90er Jahre. "Sie wollte echte Momente", schreibt der Kunstkritiker Ekow Eshun in seinem Vorwort. Und natürlich steht immer wieder einer im Mittelpunkt: Ihr Mann Paul - wie man ihn vielleicht noch nie gesehen hat.

There are portraits, still life, landscapes, some hamsters, a sheep in the kitchen, and other interiors from the early 70s until the late 90s. "She wanted genuine moments," the art critic Ekow Eshun wrote in his forward. And naturally, one thing always took center stage: her husband Paul, as many had possibly never seen him.

There are portraits, still lifes, landscapes, several hamsters, a sheep in the kitchen and other interiors from the 70s through the late 90s. “She wanted real moments,” the art critic Ekow Eshun wrote in his foreword. And of course, there is always one person that takes center stage: Her husband Paul, perhaps how you have never been seen him before.


Da tanzt er mit seiner Tochter Mary auf den Schultern, telefoniert im Bademantel mit einer Tüte auf dem Kopf oder trägt unförmige Moonboots. Sicher, die McCartneys waren eine außergewöhnliche Familie, die aber jenseits des Scheinwerferlichtes auf ihrer Farm in Südengland oder in Schottland auch ein ganz normales Leben führte. So sagte Mary McCartney laut BBC, dass sie als Baby in einem Bett geschlafen hätte, das ihr Vater aus alten Kartoffelschachteln gebastelt hatte. Und aufgeräumt ist es bei den McCartneys auch nicht immer gewesen.

He's shown dancing while carrying his daughter Mary on his shoulders, talking on the phone in his bathrobe with a bag on his head, and wearing misshapen Moon Boots. Sure, the McCartneys were an extraordinary family, but one that led a fully normal life outside the spotlight on their farm in south England or in Scotland. According to the BBC, Mary McCartney said that as a baby she slept in a bed her father had built from old potato crates. And the McCartney house has not always been tidy.

There he is, dancing with his daughter Mary on his shoulders, on the telephone in a bathrobe with a bag on his head or wearing misshapen moonboots. The McCartneys were certainly an extraordinary family, but one that led a perfectly normal life on their farm in Southern England or in Scotland outside of the spotlight. According to the BBC, Mary McCartney said that, as a baby, she slept in a bed her father had fashioned out of old potato crates. And things weren’t always tidied up at the McCartneys.


Wie kaum ein anderes Medium fängt die Poloraid-Kamera den unmittelbaren Moment ein. Die Aufnahmen von Linda McCartney sind sicherlich ein Art Familien-Tagebuch, aber sie sind sehr viel mehr als reine Schnappschüsse.

The Polaroid camera captures the immediate moment like hardly any other medium. Linda McCartney's photographs are definitely a type of family diary, but they're more than just snapshots.

Like hardly any other medium, the Polaroid camera captures the immediate moment. The images of Linda McCartney are certainly a kind of family diary, but they are much more than mere snapshots.


Es geht um den entscheiden Klick: Du musst erkennen, wenn vor dir ein tolles Foto passiert. Und dann musst du es im exakt richtigen Moment knipsen", sagte Paul McCartney. "Knipst man zwei Sekunden später oder zwei Sekunden früher, kann es ein völlig anderes Foto sein". Und Linda hätte die Gabe gehabt, immer genau den richtigen Moment einzufangen. "Sie wusste einfach, dass sie es hat", sagte Paul in dem Eshun-Essay.

It all comes down to the decisive click: "You have to recognize when a terrific photo is taking place in front of you. And then snap it at just the right moment," says Paul McCartney. "If you snap it two seconds later or earlier, it can be a totally different picture." And Linda always had a talent for capturing it at just the right moment. "She just knew she had it," said Paul in the Eshun essay.

“It’s just that one click. You’ve got to recognize when a great photo is happening in front of you. And then you’ve got to snap it at exactly the right moment,” says McCartney. And she had the gift of capturing exactly the right moment. “She just knew that she had it,” says Paul in the Eshun Essay.


Da stimmt das Licht, die Komposition, der Bildausschnitt und die Farben, was "The Polaroid Diaries" nicht nur zu einem unterhaltsamen Bilderbuch für Beatles-Fans macht, sondern neben allem Anekdotischen auch ein großes ästhetisches Vergnügen ist, wo Landschaften auch schon mal wie abstrakte Gemälde wirken. Die perfekte Ergänzung zu dem gerade neu aufgelegten Beatles-Album "Abbey Road", das vor genau 50 Jahren erschienen ist.

The light, the composition, the detail, and the colors were all correct, making "The Polaroid Diaries" into not only an entertaining picture book for Beatles fans, but, besides all the anecdotes, a great aesthetic pleasure where landscapes work like abstract paintings. The perfect supplement to the Beatles album "Abbey Road," which appeared exactly fifty years ago and has been reissued.

The lighting, the composition, the detail and the colors are just right, which makes The Polaroid Diaries not only an entertaining photo book for Beatles fans, but, beyond the anecdotal, also provides great aesthetic delight when landscapes sometimes appear as abstract paintings. The perfect addition to the recently reissued Beatles album “Abbey Road”, which was released exactly 50 years ago.


"Wir werden weiter Öl und Gas aus dem Iran kaufen"

"We will continue to buy oil and gas from Iran"

"We will keep buying oil and gas from Iran"


Die Türkei will trotz der gegen den Iran verhängten US-Sanktionen weiter Öl und Gas aus dem Nachbarland importieren. Der türkische Präsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan sagte in einem am Freitag veröffentlichten Interview, die Türkei könne den Öl- und Gasimport aus dem Iran nicht abbrechen.

Despite the US sanctions against Iran, Turkey will continue to import oil and gas from its neighbor. In an interview released on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey cannot terminate its oil and gas imports from Iran.

In spite of sanctions against Iran, Turkey wants to keep importing oil and gas from its neighbor. Turkish president Recep Tayyib Erdogan said in an interview, published on Friday, that Turkey could not cancel the import of oil and gas from Iran.


Wir werden unser Erdgas weiter von dort kaufen", sagte Erdogan in New York, wo er an der UN-Vollversammlung teilgenommen hatte.

"We shall continue to by our gas from there," Erdogan said in New York, where he had participated in the UN General Assembly.

"We will keep buying our natural gas there," said Erdogan in New York where he attended the UN general assembly.


Erdogan gab aber zu, dass die Türkei beim Import iranischen Erdöls Probleme habe, da sich einige Unternehmen "wegen der US-Drohungen zurückgezogen" hätten.

However, he admitted that Turkey has problems with the import of Iranian oil because a few companies had "pulled out due to US threats."

Erdogan however admitted that Turkey faces issues importing Iranian oil since several companies backed out of the business, due to "American threats."


Trotzdem werde die Türkei "besonders in dieser Frage und in vielen anderen Fragen unsere Beziehungen mit dem Iran fortsetzen", sagte der türkische Präsident, der die US-Sanktionen gegen den Iran in der Vergangenheit wiederholt kritisiert hatte.

Nevertheless, Turkey "will maintain our relations with Iran, in particular in relation to this matter and many others," said the Turkish president, who has repeatedly criticized the US sanctions against Iran.

Nevertheless, Turkey will, "especially concerning this issue and also regarding many others, continue its relationship with Iran," said the Turkish president, who had repeatedly criticized US sanctions against Iran in the past.


Die USA verfolgen seit ihrem Ausstieg aus dem internationalen Atomabkommen mit dem Iran eine Politik des "maximalen Drucks" gegenüber der Islamischen Republik. Laut USA verfolge der Iran im Geheimen ein Atomprogramm und halte sich nicht an das Abkommen.

Since withdrawing from the international nuclear treaty, the United States has been pursuing a policy of "maximum pressure" on the Islamic Republic. According to the US, Iran is secretly pursuing a nuclear program and does not abide by the treaty.

Since leaving the international nuclear treaty with Iran, the US is pursuing a policy of "maximal pressure" against the Islamic republic. According to the US, Iran is secretly running a nuclear program and disregarding the treaty.


Ihre Sanktionen haben zum Einbruch der iranischen Ölexporte und einer schweren Wirtschaftskrise im Iran geführt. In den vergangenen Monaten haben sich die Spannungen in der Golfregion erheblich verschärft.

US sanctions have caused a collapse of Iranian oil exports and a severe economic crisis. Tensions in the Gulf have increased considerably over the past few months.

Their sanctions caused a crash of Iranian oil exports as well as a severe economic crisis in Iran. Over the last months, tensions in the gulf region have increased significantly.


US-Regierung will Aufnahme von Flüchtlingen einschränken

US government to restrict admission of refugees

US Government Plans to Restrict Refugee Admission


Die US-Regierung will die Aufnahme von Flüchtlingen drastisch einschränken. Das US-Außenministerium erklärte am Donnerstag, die jährliche Obergrenze eines Neuansiedlungs-Programms solle von derzeit 30.000 auf 18.000 Flüchtlinge abgesenkt werden. Das entspricht einem Einschnitt von 40 Prozent.

The US government wants a drastic reduction in admission of refugees. The United States Department of State explained on Thursday that their annual upper limit of a resettlement program should be reduced to 18,000 instead of 30,000 refugees. That is a reduction of 40%.

The US government plans to drastically restrict the admission of refugees. The annual upper limit for a resettlement program is to be reduced from currently 30,000 to 18,000 refugees, the US Department of State explained on Thursday. This amounts to a reduction by 40 percent.


Das Außenministerium erklärte, die USA würden sich zwar weiterhin der Unterstützung von Flüchtlingen verpflichtet sehen. Wichtigste Aufgabe sei es aber, US-Bürger zu schützen und ihnen zu dienen. Derzeit sei das US-Einwanderungssystem überlastet.

The Department of State explained that the USA would continue to show obligation toward support of refugees. Their primary purpose, however, is to protect and serve US citizens. Currently the immigration system in the US is overloaded.

The State Department explained that the US would still be committed to aid refugees. But the most important task was to protect and serve US citizens. Currently, the US immigration system is overloaded.


Die US-Regierung will sich künftig auf die Aufnahme von zwei Flüchtlingsgruppen konzentrieren: Menschen, die wegen ihres Glaubens verfolgt werden - und Iraker, die dem US-Militär in dem Land geholfen haben und dadurch in Gefahr geraten sind, wie aus der Erklärung des Außenministeriums hervorgeht. Aus Honduras, Guatemala und El Salvador hingegen sollen maximal 1500 Flüchtlinge aufgenommen werden.

The US government wants to concentrate on adding two refugee groups in future. People who are being persecuted because of their faith, and Iraqis who helped the US military in that nation and have thereby become endangered, the State Department has explained. On the other hand, a maximum of 1500 refugees from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are to be added.

In the future, the US government plans to concentrate on the admission of two groups of refugees: people who are persecuted for their religious beliefs, and Iraqis who have helped the US military in their country and are now in danger, according to the statement of the State Department. By contrast, a maximum of 1,500 refugees will be admitted from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.


Bei dem 1980 aufgelegten Programm werden Flüchtlinge aus UNO-Lagern in aller Welt ausgewählt und in den USA neu angesiedelt. Die Obergrenze von 18.000 Flüchtlingen für das Budgetjahr 2020 wäre die niedrigste in der Geschichte des Programms. Schon die derzeit geltende Obergrenze von 30.000 ist ein Tiefstwert. Als der Vorgänger von US-Präsident Donald Trump, Barack Obama, das Weiße Haus verließ, lag die Zahl bei knapp 85.000.

For the 1980 program, refugees are selected from UNO camps around the world and resettled in the USA. The upper limit of 18,000 refugees for the budget year of 2020 would be the lowest in the history of the program. The current upper limit of 30,000 refugees is already an all-time low. When US president Donald Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, left the White House, this figure was at almost 85,000.

The program, launched in 1980, selects refugees from UN camps around the world and resettles them in the US. The limit of 18,000 refugees for the budget year 2020 would be the lowest in the history of the program. The current upper limit of 30,000 is already a low. When US President Donald Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, left the White House, the limit was just under 85,000.


Hilfsorganisationen reagierten entsetzt auf die angekündigte Absenkung der Obergrenze. "Das ist ein sehr trauriger Tag für Amerika", sagte der Chef des International Rescue Committee, David Miliband. Die USA würden damit ihre Führungsrolle beim Schutz der verletzlichsten Menschen der Welt weiter schädigen.

Aid organizations reacted in horror to the announced decrease of the upper limit. "That is a very sad day for America," said the director of International Rescue Committee, David Miliband. The USA would be damaging their status as leading role in protecting vulnerable people in the world even further.

Aid organizations were horrified by the announcement that the limit was being lowered. “This is a very sad day for America,” said the Head of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband. The US would further damage its leading role in protecting the most vulnerable people in the world.


Trump versucht die Einwanderung in die USA - legal wie illegal - strikt zu begrenzen. Die US-Regierung erwartet nach eigenen Angaben für das kommende Budgetjahr 350.000 Asylanträge. Diese Zahlen sind getrennt vom Neuansiedlungs-Programm.

Trump tries to set strict limits on legal as well as illegal immigration into the USA. According to some information, the US government is expecting 350,000 asylum applications for the budget year ahead. These figures are separate to those of the resettlement program.

Trump is trying to drastically restrict immigration to the US – both legal and illegal. For the coming budget year, the US government expects 350,000 asylum applications. These figures are separate from the resettlement program.


Donald Trump - "Kommt einem Spitzel nahe"

Donald Trump—"More like an informer"
Donald Trump - “Close to a Spy”


US-Präsident Donald Trump hat Hinweisgeber in der Whistleblower-Affäre der Spionage bezichtigt. Wer auch immer dem Informanten, der ihm Machtmissbrauch vorwerfe, entsprechende Hinweise zugeschanzt habe, "kommt einem Spitzel nahe", sagte Trump laut einer Aufzeichnung einer privaten Veranstaltung am Donnerstag in New York. Das berichten mehrere US-Medien übereinstimmend.

US president Donald Trump has accused whistleblowers in the espionage Whistleblower affair. Whoever had given relevant information to the informer who accused him of abuse of power, "is more like a snitch," Trump said according to a record kept by a private event in New York on Thursday. This was reported unanimously by several US media outlets.

US President Donald Trump has accused the informant in the whistleblower affair of espionage. Whoever provided the whistleblower with information about his call with the Ukrainian President is "close to a spy," said Trump according to a recording of a private event on Thursday in New York. Several US media reports agree on this.


Demnach sprach Trump vor Mitarbeitern der amerikanischen UN-Mission. Als er nach der Person gefragt wurde, die den Whistleblower über umstrittene Vorgänge im Weißen Haus informierte, antwortete er: "Das kommt einem Spitzel nahe". Dann fügte Trump hinzu: "Wissen Sie, was wir in alten Zeiten gemacht haben, als wir schlau waren? Richtig. Die Spione und Verrat, wir pflegten damit ein bisschen anders umzugehen als wir das jetzt tun".

Accordingly, Trump spoke about employees of the American UN Mission. When he was queried about the person, who informed the whistleblower about controversial events in the White House, he responded, "It is more like an informer." Then Trump added, "Do you know, what we did in the olden days, when we were smart?" That's right. The spies and treason, we used to deal with that a little differently from how we do now."

According to these reports, Trump was speaking to employees of the American UN mission. When he was asked about the person who informed the whistleblower about controversial occurrences in the White House, he answered: “You know what we used to do in the old days when we were smart with spies and treason, right? We used to handle it a little differently than we do now.”


Beobachter werteten letztere Bemerkung auf eine mögliche Anspielung auf die Todesstrafe. Die Demokraten übten scharfe Kritik an Trumps Äußerungen und warfen ihm Einschüchterung von Zeugen vor. Es handele sich zudem um einen Versuch, eine Kongressuntersuchung zu einem möglichen Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen ihn zu behindern, schrieben die Vorsitzenden der Ausschüsse für Auswärtiges, Geheimdienste und Aufsicht im Repräsentantenhaus.

Observers evaluated the last observation for a possible allusion to the death penalty. The Democrats practiced harsh criticism on Trump's comments and accused him of intimidation of witnesses. It was an attempt, to hinder a congress investigation into a possible impeachment procedure against him, wrote the chairmen of the committees for evaluation, secret services and supervision in the house of representatives.

Observers think this last remark could be an allusion to the death penalty. Democrats strongly criticized Trump’s statements and accused him of trying to intimidate witnesses. Furthermore, they were an attempt to obstruct an investigation by Congress into possible impeachment proceedings, wrote the chairs of the committees for Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Oversight and Reform.


Der Whistleblower wirft dem Präsidenten in einer nun veröffentlichten Beschwerde vor, sein Amt missbraucht zu haben, um eine Einmischung eines anderen Landes in die US-Wahl 2020 zu erbitten. Konkret geht es unter anderem um sein umstrittenes Telefonat mit seinem ukrainischen Amtskollegen Wolodymyr Selenskyj im Sommer: In dem Gespräch legte Trump ihm nahe, Ermittlungen gegen seinen möglichen demokratischen Herausforderer Joe Biden und dessen Sohn Hunter in der Ukraine einzuleiten. Trump bestreitet jegliches Fehlverhalten.

The whistleblower accuses the president in a now disclosed complaint, of having abused his office in order to solicit interference from another country in the 2020 US election. Specifically, it is about his controversial phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Wolodymyr Selenskyj during the summer. In the conversation Trump suggested to him to initiate investigations against his possible democratic challenger Joe Biden and his son Hunter in the Ukraine. Trump denies any wrongdoing.

In a now published complaint, the whistleblower accuses the President of having used the power of his office to solicit interference from a foreign country in the 2020 US election. Specifically, it concerns the controversial telephone conversation between him and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky during the summer. Trump suggested in the conversation that Zelensky initiate investigations in the Ukraine against his Democratic rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Trump denies any wrongdoing.


Noch ist unklar, wer sowohl der Whistleblower selbst als auch dessen Informanten sind. Wie die New York Times berichtet, soll es sich bei dem Whistleblower jedoch um einen Analysten des Auslandsgeheimdienstes CIA handeln.

It is still unclear, who the whistleblower himself might be as well as who the informant is. As reported by the New York Times, the identity of the whistleblower is reputedly an analyst of the CIA foreign intelligence agency.

It remains unclear who the whistleblower or his or her informants are. However, the New York Times reports that the whistleblower is presumed to be an analyst of the foreign intelligence service CIA.


Flüchtlingsboot gekentert: Baby und Kleinkinder ertrinken in Ägäis

Refugee Boat Capsized: Baby and Small Children Drown in the Aegean

Refugee boat capsizes: baby and small children drown in Aegean


Immer wieder versuchen Menschen, über das Ägäische Meer von der Türkei nach Griechenland zu kommen. Dabei kentern regelmäßig die oftmals viel zu kleinen Boote. Beim Untergang eines Schlauchbootes sind nun sieben Migranten ums Leben gekommen - darunter fünf Kinder.

People are continually trying to cross the Aegean Sea to get to Greece from Turkey. And the boats they use often capsize because they are much too small. Seven immigrants have now died in the sinking of a rubber raft—including five children.

People repeatedly attempt to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece. In the process, the often far-too-small boats regularly capsize. A rubber dinghy capsized leading to the death of seven migrants, including five children.


Vor der griechischen Insel Chios sind beim Untergang eines Schlauchbootes sieben Migranten ums Leben gekommen. Unter den Todesopfern seien auch ein Baby sowie vier weitere Kinder, berichtete die griechische Küstenwache. Vier Kinder, drei Frauen und fünf Männer konnten demnach aus den Fluten von der Besatzung einer vorbeifahrenden Fähre gerettet werden.

Seven immigrants died at the Greek island Chios when a rubber raft sank. The victims included a baby and four other children, the Greek coast guard reported. Four children, three women, and five men were reportedly rescued from the floodwaters by the crew of a passing ferry.

Near the Greek island of Chios, seven migrants lost their lives when their rubber dinghy sank. The victims include a baby as well as four other children, as reported by the Greek coast guards. Four children, three women and five men were apparently saved by the crew of a nearby ferry.


Unter den Opfern soll auch ein Schleuser sein, berichtete das örtliche Nachrichtenportal von Chios, Alithia.gr. Die Migranten waren am Morgen aus der Türkei aufgebrochen. Sie hatten versucht, die kleine Inselgruppe Inousses im Nordosten der Insel Chios zu erreichen. Inousses liegt zwischen Chios und dem türkischen Festland.

The victims are said to include a smuggler, reported the local news agency of Chios, Alithia.gr. The immigrants set out from Turkey in the morning. They were attempting to reach Inousses, the small group of islands in the northeast of the island Chios. Inousses lies between Chios and the Turkish mainland.

The victims apparently also include a human trafficker, as reported by the local Chios news portal, Alithia.gr. The migrants had left Turkey that morning. They had attempted to reach the Oiousses island group to the northeast of Chios. Oinousses lies between Chios and the Turkish mainland.


Aus welchen Staaten die Migranten stammen, ist bisher nicht bekannt. Zurzeit setzen Hunderte Migranten aus der Türkei zu den griechischen Inseln im Osten der Ägäis über, meist in viel zu kleinen Booten. Vergangenes Jahr kamen auf dieser Route nach Angaben des Flüchtlingshilfswerks der Vereinten Nationen (UNHCR) 174 Menschen ums Leben.

The countries from which the immigrants came are still unknown. Hundreds of immigrants from Turkey are currently ferrying to the Greek islands in the east of the Aegean, most in boats that are much too small. According to The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 174 people were killed on this route last year.

It is as of yet unknown which countries the migrants originate from. Hundreds of migrants are currently leaving Turkey for the Greek islands in the eastern Aegean, mostly in boats that are far too small. According to the United Nations' refugee agency UNHCR, last year 174 people lost their lives on this sea route.


The Who cancel their concert
The Who Break Off Concert


Ein US-Konzert der Rockband The Who hat wegen einer Unpässlichkeit von Leadsänger Roger Daltrey ein jähes Ende gefunden. Mitten im Auftritt am Mittwochabend (Ortszeit) in Houston versagte seine Stimme den Dienst. Beim achten Song sagte Daltrey dem Publikum: "Ich denke, ich sollte es lassen, solange es noch läuft".

A US concert by The Who rock-band ended suddenly due to illness of lead singer Roger Daltrey. In the middle of a performance on Wednesday evening (local time) in Houston, his voice packed up. During the eighth song, Daltrey said to the public, "I think I should leave it while it still works."

A concert in the US by the rock band The Who came to an abrupt end due to lead singer Roger Daltrey being indisposed. In the middle of the performance on Wednesday evening (local time) in Houston, he lost his voice. During the eighth song, Daltrey told the audience: "I think I should quit while I'm ahead."


Lead-Gitarrist Pete Townsend bat um Entschuldigung und ergänzte, Daltrey könne "jetzt echt nicht sprechen". Dem Publikum versprach Townsend, bei einem Wiedergutmachungskonzert auf seine Kosten zu kommen. Ein Termin steht aber noch nicht fest.

Lead guitarist Pete Townsend apologized and added that now Daltrey "now definitely can't speak." Townsend promised the public, to give them their money's worth at a reparation concert. But a date has not been confirmed yet.

Lead guitarist Pete Townsend apologized and said, “Daltrey cannot actually speak now.” He promised the crowd that the band would give them their money’s worth at a make-good concert still to be scheduled.


Für Freitag in Dallas und für Sonntag in Denver geplante Auftritte sagten The Who ab. Sie sollen zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt nachgeholt werden. Der 75-Jährige Daltrey und sein 74-jähriger Bandkollege Townsend sind die einzig verbliebenen Gründungsmitglieder. Die britische Kultband formierte sich vor 55 Jahren.

The planned appearances for Friday in Dallas and Sunday in Denver have cancelled. They plan to catch up at a later date. 75-year-old Daltrey and his 74 year old band colleague Townsend are the only remaining founding members. The British cult band formed 55 years ago.

The Who cancelled performances scheduled for Friday in Dallas and Sunday in Denver. They will be made up for at a later date. 75-year-old Daltrey and his 74-year-old fellow band member Townsend are the only remaining original members of the band. The British cult band formed 55 years ago.


Anmietung plötzlich eingestellt: WeWork lässt Immobilienmärkte zittern

Leasing Suddenly Discontinued: WeWork Causes Real Estate Markets to Tremble

Freeze in rentals: WeWork sends a chill through property markets


In New York ist WeWork zum größten Büromieter aufgestiegen.

WeWork has become the largest office tenant in New York.

In New York, WeWork has risen to become the largest office tenant.


Innerhalb weniger Jahre steigt WeWork vom kleinen Startup zur treibenden Kraft auf den teuersten Immobilienmärkten der Welt auf. Doch nun steckt das Unternehmen in der Krise. Vermieter müssen um Milliardeneinnahmen fürchten.

Within a few years, WeWork has climbed from a small startup to a driving force in the world's most expensive real estate markets. But now the company is experiencing a crisis. Landlords must fear revenue in the billions.

In just a few years, WeWork has gone from being a small startup to the driving force in the most expensive real estate markets in the world. But now the company finds itself in a crisis. Landlords have income to the tune of billions to worry about.


Die Krise des Bürovermieters WeWork droht die Balance auf den größten Immobilienmärkten der Welt zu stören. Das Unternehmen hatte vor wenigen Tagen Gründer Adam Neumann als Chef abgesetzt, den geplanten Börsengang verschoben und mit dem Verkauf von Tochterfirmen und Werten wie dem Privatjet für die Führungskräfte begonnen, um finanziellen Spielraum für die kommenden Wochen und Monate zu gewinnen. Zudem berichtet unter anderem die britische "Financial Times", WeWork habe den Abschluss von neuen Anmietungen mit sofortiger Wirkung gestoppt. Damit ist unter anderem in New York und London der größte Mieter von Büroflächen plötzlich vom Markt.

The crisis of the office tenant WeWork threatens to disrupt the balance in the world's largest real estate markets. A few days ago, the company discharged founder Adam Neumann as CEO, postponed its planned initial public offering, and with the sale of subsidiaries and assets (such as the private jet for the executive staff) began to gain financial leeway for the coming weeks and months. Moreover, the British "Financial Times" and others have reported that WeWork stopped the conclusion of nine rentals, effective immediately. This means that the largest tenant of office space in New York, London, and elsewhere, has suddenly left the market.

The crisis surrounding the office space renter WeWork threatens to disturb the balance on the world’s largest real estate markets. The company ditched founder Adam Neumann as CEO several days ago, put off its planned IPO and started selling off subsidiaries and assets including its private jet for top management in order to gain financial breathing room for the coming weeks and months. Further, the British Financial Times amongst others has reported that WeWork has suspended new rental contracts with immediate effect. This has suddenly removed the largest tenant of office space from markets including New York and London.


WeWork mietet große Büroflächen langfristig an und vermietet sie kurzfristig in teils kleinen Einheiten an Mitglieder. Das können einzelne Freiberufler, kleine Startups oder ganze Abteilungen großer Konzerne sein. Bislang verbrennt WeWork mit diesem Geschäft Geld in atemberaubender Geschwindigkeit. Im vergangenen Jahr fuhr das Unternehmen einen Verlust von 1,6 Milliarden Dollar ein, bei einem Umsatz von 1,8 Milliarden Dollar. In diesem Jahr sollen allein die Mietkosten durch die Anmietung immer neuer großer Flächen auf geschätzt 2,5 Milliarden Dollar gestiegen sein. Um den Verlust einzugrenzen, soll die neue Unternehmensführung nun die Notbremse gezogen und das Anmieten neuer Flächen mit sofortiger Wirkung gestoppt haben.

WeWork rents large office spaces for the long term and lets them to members for the short term in partially small units. These can be individual freelancers, small startups, or entire departments of large corporations. Until now, WeWork has burned through money with breathtaking speed while transacting its business. Last year the company earned 1.8 billion dollars but lost 1.6 billion. This year, rental costs alone are expected to reach an estimated 2.5 billion dollars through the leasing of ever newer and larger spaces. To limit loss, the new company management has now reportedly put on the emergency brakes and stopped leasing new spaces, effective immediately.

WeWork rents large office spaces long-term and lets them short-term to members in smaller units. These can be individual freelancers, small startups or entire departments of large companies. Until now, WeWork has burnt money with this business at breathtaking speed. During the past year, the company made a loss of 1.6 billion dollars on a turnover of 1.8 billion dollars. This year, the rental costs on just the new large spaces are estimated to have risen to 2.5 billion dollars. In order to limit losses, the new corporate management has applied the emergency brake and stopped as of immediately the leasing of new office space.


Der "Financial Times" zufolge hat WeWork inzwischen Mietverträge mit Laufzeiten von bis zu 15 Jahren abgeschlossen, aus denen sich Verpflichtungen von mehr als 40 Milliarden Dollar ergeben. Diese riesigen Verbindlichkeiten könnten nicht nur für das Unternehmen selbst und seine Investoren zum Problem werden, sondern für ganze Immobilienmärkte.

According to the "Financial Times," by now WeWork has entered into lease agreements with terms of up to 15 years, from which obligations of more than 40 billion dollars arise. Those huge liabilities could become a problem not only for the company and its investors, but for the entire real estate markets.

According to the Financial Times, WeWork has in the meantime concluded rental contracts with durations of up to 15 years, generating liabilities of more than 40 billion dollars. These gigantic liabilities may not only turn into a problem for the company itself as well as its investors, but also for entire property markets.


Berechnungen des Ökonomen Dan Alpert von der Cornell Law School in New York zufolge mietete WeWork in Manhatten, einem der teuersten Immobilienmärkte der Welt, in den vergangenen 24 Monaten knapp 300.000 Quadratmeter Bürofläche an. Allein WeWorks Neuverträge sorgten dafür, dass die Nachfrage nach Büros in New York größer war als die in dieser Zeit neu auf den Markt gekommenen Flächen. Ohne WeWorks Expansion wäre der Büro-Leerstand in der US-Metropole in dieser Zeit gestiegen, wie Alpert im "Business Insider" schrieb. Ähnlich sieht es in London aus, wo WeWork inzwischen mehrere Dutzend Bürostandorte in bester Lage betreibt.

As calculated by economist Dan Alpert from the Cornell Law School in New York, in the past 24 months WeWork has rented almost 300,000 square meters of office space in Manhatten, one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. WeWorks' new contracts alone made sure the demand for offices in New York was greater than the new spaces that came onto the market during this period. Without the WeWorks expansion, the office vacancy in the US metropolis would have increased, as Alpert wrote in "Business Insider." It looks similar in London, where WeWork now operates several dozen office buildings in prime locations.

According to calculations by the economist Dan Alpert from Cornell Law School in New York, during the past 24 months WeWork has rented almost 300,000 square meters of office space in Manhattan, one of the most expensive property markets in the world. WeWork’s new contracts alone caused a demand for offices in New York that was higher than all the new space coming onto the market during this period. As written by Alpert in Business Insider, without WeWork’s expansion, the amount of empty office space in the US metropolis would have risen during this period. The situation is similar in London, where in the meantime WeWork runs several dozen office locations in top areas.