Erstellt am: 24. 9. 2012 - 16:11 Uhr

Europe's last dictator

Reality Check: Belarus elections, Bo Xilai scandal, Egypt-US relations, River Isel controversy

Parliamentary elections in Belarus were boycotted by opposition parties, but nevertheless a 75% turnout was announced, and the results will not pose any threat to the power of President Alexander Lukashenko, often called "Europe's last dictator".

"Marina" - a journalist in Minsk who prefers to keep her identity unknown, explains what the election means, and what life is like for ordinary Belarussians.

Bo Xilai scandal continues

The former police chief, Wang Lijun, is jailed for 15 years for distortion of the law, abuse of power and bribe taking in connection with covering up the murder of British businessman, Neil Heywood. The wife of prominent politician, Bo Xilai, was convicted of the murder in August.
Our Beijing correspondent, Jörg Winter, looks at this "public relations disaster" for the communist party.

Egypt-US relations

From best buddies to cautious colleagues, the relationship between the USA and Egypt is changing. Shashank Joshi looks at what is changing and why.

The river Isel

Chris Cummins looks at the controversy surrounding development on the river Isel. Read more under The Shadows of the Energiewende.

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