Erstellt am: 13. 9. 2012 - 15:24 Uhr

Obama sends in the marines

Reality Check: US-Libya relations, the new i-phone, the financialization of Europe, health care and the EU, Genosse Wang fragt

Following the death of the US ambassador to Libya in Benghazi, the US is ratcheting up its security forces in and around Libya.

As the investigation into what happened at the Benghazi consulate gets underway, the picture is changing rapidly. It now seems that the attack was not a spontaneous response to an anti-Islamic film, but rather a planned and orchestrated Al-Qaeda type offensive with specific targets and intentions.

To make things even more complicated, no one seems to be able to find any record of the original film, which was alleged to have triggered the attack. All that seems to be known is that a roughly 13 minute trailer was posted on YouTube, and this has been the catalyst for the protests on the streets in Libya and Egypt. The attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi
now seems to be unrelated to this, but very likely to be connected to the date - the 11th anniversary of 9/11.

Meanwhile, the Libyan people are outraged by the killing of the US Ambassador, Christopher Stevens. People are taking to the streets and the social media to express their condemnation and embarrassment that this could happen to a widely liked and respected diplomat, who was seen as a friend to the country.

A member of the Libyan Youth Movement reacts to the latest events, and analyst Michael Lüders looks at the broader diplomatic implications for the US and Libya.

Smart-phone wars

Apple have rolled out their latest i-phone amid all the usual hoop-la and hype. However, while the new model may appeal to Apple fans, it doesn't look as though it will have much impact on the ongoing battle of the smart-phone giants.

Holland supports Europe

Holland voted for a pro-Europe government in yesterday's elections, but what will it take to get Europe out of its financial mess. Swiss economist, Christian Marazzi, puts forward a controversial proposal.

Health care and the EU

After 10 years of providing comprehensive health care for all, Spain is withdrawing its medical support for illegal immigrants.
While doctors will still be at liberty to provide free health care, they will not be reimbursed by the state.

Dr Frank Vanbiervliet from Doctors of the World explains how health care availability varies across the EU states, and how some people find themselves outside the medical system.

Genosse Wang fragt

ORF correspondent Cornelia Vospernik talks to Joanna Bostock about her new novel "Genosse Wang fragt" about a Chinese journalist in Beijing, where Cornelia herself was based for 4 years. She talks about her inspiration for the book, and how turning to fiction has given her opportunities she never had while reporting news.

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