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Around the Globe 31.03.2017 | 16:00 UTC Scotland makes official bid for new independence vote Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has petitioned Prime Minister May for a new referendum as soon as possible. As the Brexit process begins, Scots are seeking a way to remain in the European Union. The pros and cons of an independent Scotland: Alyn Smith (Scottish member of the European Parliament) speaks to DW Brexit raises questions on Scotland's role as environmental champion Britain begins divorce from EU after invoking Article 50 Scottish parliament backs second independence referendum vote Polish teachers go on strike over controversial education reform Many teachers are worried about losing their jobs, and parents expect chaos in the school system. Polish teachers have gone on strike for the first time since 2008. The fight over education reform could be a long one. The quest to take down Tusk has begun Thousands of teachers in Poland protest government education reforms South Africa Zuma under fire for sacking finance minister South Africans have lashed out at President Jacob Zuma after he sacked Pravin Gordhan as finance minister. The opposition has called for a vote of no-confidence as the business community warns of economic repercussions. South Africa finance minister sacked South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan sacked in cabinet reshuffle Rand drops as Zuma recalls South Africa's finance minister How the Guptas 'captured' South Africa 'Down with Zuma' chants at funeral for anti-Apartheid legend Kathrada Venezuela 'coup' slammed across the world A series of international powers have condemned a major power grab in Venezuela as an undemocratic coup d'etat. The Supreme Court stripped the opposition-controlled congress of all legislative power. Venezuela's opposition calls on army to take a stand against Maduro Venezuela: Court strips parliament of powers Venezuela's congress decries 'coup' after top court seizes power Opinion: Coup in Venezuela Venezuela Supreme Court takes over legislative powers from National Assembly Venezuela pushes back against OAS suspension warnings Is it all right to eat moldy food? Often we end up buying more food than we can eat right away. Even though refrigeration can help preserve food, items such as fresh fruit, bread and other foods are still perishable. mining 'Water wins over gold' in El Salvador mining ban El Salvador's Parliament has approved a law banning all metal mining projects. The measure aims to protect the impoverished Central American nation's environment - but critics fear it could hurt the economy. El Salvador becomes first country to ban metals mining Saying mining is 'raping' us, Philippines minister continues crackdown Clash in German forest as red line is crossed Mariana mining disaster: one year under the mud All that glitters is not gold: Indigenous communities in Peru protest mining An unexpected twist to Serbia's election A very negative Serbian presidential election campaign is coming to a close. It's been overshadowed by a dirty tussle between Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic and the other candidates. Lidija Tomic reports from Belgrade. The comedy candidate taking Serbia's elections seriously Serbian PM Vucic: 'EU still the best place to belong to' Balkan countries see rise in hate speech Serbian government trolls in the battle for the internet Youth are deserting Balkan countries 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