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Around the Globe 25.08.2017 | 16:00 UTC Europe Poland slams France's Macron over 'arrogant' remarks Poland's premier has cited Emmanuel Macron's lack of political experience for his disparaging comments about Poland. The French president criticized Warsaw for failing to support changes to EU rules on "posted" labor. Poland's Black Future Opposition to Poland's government grows Poland's judges under pressure Slovakia eyes kingpin Visegrad role amid EU tensions Poland's government seeks total control of the court system The dispute between Poland and the EU continues Macron lobbying against labor dumping Poland's judiciary conundrum: Where is the resistance? 'Islamic State' Dozens dead after 'IS' attack on Shiite mosque in Kabul Islamic State fighters have killed several people and injured many more at a Shiite mosque in Kabul. The attack lasted for four hours before security services could kill the assailants without harming hostages. Donald Trump's Afghanistan strategy raises the stakes Afghanistan waiting for new US strategy under Trump Resurgent Taliban and a government in disarray Dozens killed in suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan Dozens of civilians killed in attack on Shia Muslim village in Afghanistan Kofi Annan report warns of Rakhine radicalization amid deadly Rohingya attacks An advisory commission tasked with finding solutions to the ethnic conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state has warned of a further radicalization in the area. This comes as Muslim insurgents clash with security forces. Stateless Rohingya struggle in Bangladesh Deportation looms large over Rohingyas in India Myanmar leader Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims EU calls for UN fact-finding mission to Myanmar to probe rights abuses Myanmar military ends crackdown against Rohingya Rohingya conflict: What constitutes genocide? Africa White farmers found guilty in South Africa coffin case Two white men have been convicted of attempted murder after threatening to a kill a black man they forced into a coffin. Even 23 years after the end of apartheid, South Africa continues to struggle with racism. Johannesburg: New leadership, old problems South Africa whites feel the pain of poverty, too How South Africa dismantled apartheid Our Beautiful Planet: A prison turned paradise in Brazil Ilha Grande was once Brazil's answer to Alcatraz. Now its unspoiled beaches, pristine rainforest and clear waters attract travelers from all over the world.  Brazil opens huge swathe of Amazon rainforest to mining Trapped between growth and conservation Terror attacks leave Barcelona and Madrid at odds, as ever Terrorism tends to bring together nations. Not so in Spain, where the Barcelona attacks have exposed the central government at loggerheads with Catalonia over their drive for independence. Hagar Jobse reports. Terror in Barcelona Second Barcelona terror attack suspect released 'Resilient Barcelona' stands up against fear Catalonia's Islamic extremism problem Barcelona revolts against those pesky tourists Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy takes Catalonia's reform to court Catalonian independence rears its head again Berlin Blog Bicycle, tram, e-car: Why e-mobility still has no chance in Berlin Our author recently took his first spin in an electric car in Berlin. Now he's wondering why these cars are a rare sight in the city. It's about more than just their reach. How eco-friendly are electric cars? Berlin environment blog: no more cars! Will Samsung survive heir Lee Jae-yong jail sentence? The future of South Korea's electronics giant Samsung hangs by a thread after a court in Seoul sentenced the company's heir Lee Jae-Yong to five years in prison. What would be its impact on the South Korean economy? South Korea's big business faces change Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong sentenced to five years in jail South Korean prosecutors seek 12-year prison term for Samsung chief Samsung posts biggest quarterly profit since 2013 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 resurrection? Toppling of South Korean President Park Geun-hye sparks widespread protests Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Arts and Lives World in Progress: Queen of Chinese Instruments World in Progress: Tokyo's Tower Mansions World in Progress: Lebanon Cinema and Theatre © Deutsche Welle 2017