Analysing Al-Qaeda Arrests in GermanyThree suspected al-Qaeda members arrested in Germany were working on a bomb to target a crowded area. 

The authorities in Germany were taking no chances with their new captives, flying them for their first court appearance under enormous security.

James Denselow, security analyst, discusses how the case in Germany underlines the difficulty in striking the

German Al-Qaeda Suspects 'Planning a Huge Bombing'THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Three al-Qaeda operatives arrested in Germany on Friday had stockpiled explosives and were plotting atrocities with bombs packed with shrapnel to cause 'maximum damage', it is claimed.They are the first al-Qaeda members arrested in Germany since the 9/11 attacks were planned in Hamburg.Prosecutors in the southern city of

Westerwelle’s Woes: Internal Criticism Grows over German Foreign MinisterSPIEGEL ONLINE INTERNATIONAL: Guido Westerwelle's image as foreign minister isn't just eroding abroad, but also at home. Inside the Foreign Ministry, German diplomats are hoping they will soon have a new boss. Chancellor Angela Merkel is also reportedly disappointed in the top diplomat, who doesn't seem to have grown into

Victory for Sarrazin: Firebrand Politician Can Remain a Social DemocratSPIEGEL ONLINE INTERNATIONAL: Thilo Sarrazin, the German Social Democrat who attracted attention last year with his controversial book claiming that immigrants to Germany were dumbing down the country, will not be booted out of the party. He apologized on Thursday and the case against him was quickly abandoned.After a mere