Erstellt am: 18. 6. 2013 - 14:17 Uhr

The political price of the Golan Heights

Reality Check: Golan withdrawal, Brazil protests, Afghanistan, EU-USA trade talks, alternative Budapest.

Austria's troop withdrawal from the Golan Heights has stirred up a storm at home and abroad, with the United Nations asking whether the pull out could be delayed until the end of July to allow replacement troops to be deployed.

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The United Nations is asking for more time to arrange replacements for the withdrawing Austrian troops

However, the government seems to be determined to bring the soldiers home as soon as possible - a popular decision with the majority of Austrians, but a potential coalition splitter ahead of the national elections.

Thomas Hofer analyses the political fallout from the controversial withdrawal from the 40 year old mission.

Brazil protests

Riem Higazi reports on the protests sweeping Brazil as people demonstrate against the costs of hosting the 2014 World Cup.

Afghanistan formally takes over security

Afghan forces have now officially taken over the security of the country from NATO, marking a milestone in developments since the Taliban was ousted in 2001. Graeme Smith, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group in Kabul, considers whether the Afghans are really ready to take control.

Tax, trade and transparency top G8 talks

The EU and the USA are negotiating a major new trade deal at the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland. Sandra Gathmann looks at the deal and its implications for Europe.

Alternative Budapest

Chris Cummins

The colourful underground culture of Budapest is the city's hidden treasure

Chris Cummins explores the less well known side of the Hungarian capital.

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