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US options on Syria limited

As the Syrian government cracks down on the opposition, calls to protect civilians are growing louder. But many defense experts warn against military intervention.

Germany expels Syrian diplomats as assault continues

Syria death toll rises as Arab League proposes new mission

Mission Accomplished

Captain John A. VanLaningham, Commander 105th Military Police Company, New York Army National Guard

'We've accomplished our mission'

For many soldiers in the National Guard, like John VanLaningham, the pullout of US troops from Iraq means a return to a different daily routine and to civilian professions, like teaching and business.

Iraq

Run-down buildings in iraq

'The political crisis is massive'

In the wake of the US withdrawal from Iraq and amid a growing internal political crisis, DW spoke to Kifah Al Jawahiri, one of the country's most respected human rights activists.

Asia

North Korea and the US restart nuclear talks

North Korean soldiers march and carry a portrait of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a military parade at Kumsusan Memorial Palace in Pyongyang commemorating his 70th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

The US and North Korea reopen nuclear talks this week, providing a glimpse into where the regime is heading after Kim Jong Il's death. For Pyongyang, the meeting is a matter of prestige. But will it truly bring results?

South Korea holds drills despite threats

Commemoration to cement the transfer of power in North Korea
  • The end of the ice age

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    The end of the ice age

    In February 1972, Richard Nixon became the first US president to visit the isolated People's Republic of China, which was in the midst of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). The states did not yet have diplomatic relations as the US still recognized Taiwan as the only legitimate government of China. Nixon held many meetings with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai during his week-long visit.

  • Rapprochement

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    Rapprochement

    Nixon and Zhou review a guard of honor at Beijing Airport. Much of the groundwork for Nixon's visit had been done the previous summer when his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, secretly visited Beijing while on an official trip to Pakistan.



  • Interview with the Great Leader Chairman Mao

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    Interview with the Great Leader Chairman Mao

    Nixon met Chairman Mao the day of his arrival in China. This was his only meeting with the head of the Communist Party, however. Later the same day, he and Premier Zhou Enlai travelled on to Shanghai together.

  • Shanghai Communiqué

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    Shanghai Communiqué

    China and the US issued the "Shanghai Communiqué" at the end of Nixon's trip. This statement of their foreign policy views was also a pledge to work toward the full normalization of diplomatic policy. Moreover, Washington acknowledged Beijing's One-China Policy, but ambiguous wording made it unclear whether the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the People's Republic of China was meant.

  • Building bridges with chopsticks

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    Building bridges with chopsticks

    Nixon was less adept at eating with chopsticks than at diplomacy. "This was the week that changed the world, as what we have said in that Communique is not nearly as important as what we will do in the years ahead to build a bridge across 16,000 miles and 22 years of hostilities which have divided us in the past. And what we have said today is that we shall build that bridge."

  • From hard-liner to friend

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    From hard-liner to friend

    Nixon was known for his hardline stance during his tenure as vice-president from 1953 to 1961. It was perhaps ironic that he became the first US president to visit the communist People's Republic of China but certain observers said he was the only man for the job since he would not be accused of false sympathies.

  • Climbing the Great Wall

    40 years since Nixon's historic China trip

    Climbing the Great Wall

    Mao is purported to have said "you are not a real man unless you have climbed the Great Wall of China." Nixon became a real man halfway through a trip. Later, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher would follow in his footsteps.

World

US experts warn of Israeli attack on Iran

An Israeli Air Force F-16I jet fighter takes off

While America says it wants a peaceful resolution to tensions between Israel and Iran, some US experts say an Israeli military attack is possible - this year, in fact. And they are warning of devastating results.

Iran accuses US of 'psychological warfare'

Palestinian unity not a safe bet

People

Jazz breaks down barriers in Panama

music ensemble

Panama has the fastest growing economy in Latin America, but it is also split by class conflicts between rich and poor. Jazz pianist Danilo Perez tries to heal some of those conflicts through free music education.

Listen to Reese Erlich's report