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Around the Globe 04.08.2017 | 16:00 UTC
Afghanistan waiting for new US strategy under Trump
Reports of delays from President Donald Trump's administration in presenting a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan indicate dissonance in the White House on how to resolve the conflict.
green transport
How eco-friendly are electric cars?
Dieselgate has many people turning to electric vehicles as a more environmentally friendly option. But in some respects, e-cars can be just as bad for the environment as traditional cars. So what's the upshot?
Inside Europe
Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent.
Rwanda's Paul Kagame: despot or savior?
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is poised to win his third term in office. A constitutional amendment allows him to stay in power until 2034. Some say he's a despot, others praise him for his accomplishments.
Alaa al-Aswany: What should our attitude to the barbarians be?
From the West to the Arab world, the meaning of civilization can be recognized in acts of savagery, writes bestselling Egyptian author and veteran liberal activist Alaa al-Aswany in a DW exclusive.
Hair-cutting 'ghost' prompts fear in India
Indian police have launched a probe into bizarre attacks on women, after dozens of victims reported waking up to find their hair cut off. Some of the victims believe supernatural beings sneaked into their homes.
Europol postcards tell Europe's most wanted: 'Wish you were here'
Police agency Europol has issued a series of sassy postcards telling criminals on the run that a special welcome is waiting for them back home. The mock-ups promote a 'Europe's Most Wanted 2017' summer campaign.
Canada faces calls to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Canada is investigating reports that Saudi Arabia has been employing armored trucks made near Toronto in violence against civilians. Rights groups say Ottawa should suspend weapon sales to Riyadh.
Fill the space: NASA needs a Planetary Protection Officer
Looking for full time work? Have advanced qualifications in physical sciences or engineering? Not afraid of first contact, even if only on a microbial scale? A US citizen? Then NASA might have work for you.
156-year-old map may reignite Japan-South Korea island dispute
South Korea occupies the rocky and remote islands of Dokdo, but Japan calls them Takeshima and claims they are an integral part of its territory. And as neither side is backing down, relations continue to deteriorate.
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