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Around the Globe 24.03.2017 | 17:00 UTC Police remove barricades at Turkish-Bulgarian border Nationalists had tried to keep Bulgarian-Turkish dual citizens from voting in Bulgaria's upcoming parliamentary election. Meanwhile, Presidents Erdogan and Radev traded barbs. 'An extremely explosive combination in the Balkans' Erdogan wants Balkans as 'leverage' on Europe: expert EU summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan warning for Europeans' safety Romania, Bulgaria still on shaky ground after decade in EU Bulgarian president appoints interim prime minister, calls for early elections Bulgarian PM resigns after presidential candidate's defeat to Rumen Radev Turkey's Erdogan decries Merkel over 'Nazi measures' as row thunders on European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos Zoos In Czech Republic and Belgium are sawing off their rhinos' horns protect the animals, after poachers shot dead a white rhino in a French zoo. Other zoos may follow suit. But is this really the best solution? European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos Black rhino wings its way from Europe to Tanzania Dead rhinos, penguins, polar bears in zoos - why do we get so upset about animal stories? White rhino killed by suspected poachers at French zoo CITES conference ends with push against wildlife trafficking Vietnamese government cracks down on ivory trade ahead of global conference Duterte slams 'idiotic' EU proposal to treat drug addicts Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out at the EU, calling them "sons of bitches" after the bloc called for rehabilitation clinics for addicts. Duterte made his remarks during a speech to Chinese businessmen. Duterte's 'war on drugs' in the Philippines Philippines: Last chance: cold turkey Philippine bishops urge flock to fight the death penalty Alleged hitman links Duterte to 'death squad' killings US President Obama cancels meeting with Philippine leader after insult France: Battle for IS-stronghold of Raqqa to begin in days French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said the Syrian city is surrounded by Kurdish-led forces, awaiting their orders. Raqqa has been under the control of the "Islamic State" armed group since 2014. Clashes in Damascus after rebel attack Syrian militias cut road to 'IS' stronghold Raqqa US-led coalition vows to crush 'Islamic State' Arab and Kurdish fighters close in on 'IS' Syria stronghold Raqqa Airstrike on refugee shelter kills more than 30 near Syria's Raqqa: monitor UN warns of 'imminent danger' of escalation in Syria Is "fresh air" really so healthy? We're often told to "get out into the fresh air." It's supposed to be especially good for our health. It's even been claimed that fresh air protects us from cancer. Canadians shy away from US travel amid fears of discrimination Canadian travelers have been cancelling plans to visit the United States, as civil rights lawyers caution US border officials may be emboldened by Donald Trump's rhetoric. Jillian Kestler-D'Amours reports from Toronto. Travelers irked by laptop flight ban Travel ban, strong dollar seen putting damper on US tourism sector Opinion: Words matter, US court tells Trump in welcome travel ban ruling US court freezes Trump's second travel ban Canadians fear rising xenophobia, hate crimes in wake of mosque attack Refugees flee US on foot, seek safety in Canada Polio eradication Fresh drive to rid western Africa of polio Polio eradication teams are preparing to vaccinate 116 million children in western and central African nations, especially Nigeria. The virus, which can paralyze victims, was stamped out in India in 2014. AfricaLink on Air – 24 October 2016: 0705 UTC Nigeria launches emergency polio vaccination effort after two infants test positive Polio - a disease that haunts victims even later in life Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Development for everyone? World in Progress: Korea's tough chicken business World in Progress: Cocoa crisis in Ivory Coast wrecks farmers   © Deutsche Welle 2017