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Around the Globe 01.09.2017 | 16:00 UTC
animal welfare
Humane alternative to industrial milk farming in Britain?
As dairy farming in Europe becomes more industrialized, one British initiative is pushing for free-range milk. It's betting on demand for moo-juice from cows on meadows over milk from cows locked away on mega-farms.
Kenya
Opinion: Kenya's annulled elections are a victory for democracy
Kenya's Supreme Court has surprisingly declared the country's 2017 elections null and void. But shortcomings need to be cleared up before a rerun, says DW's Andrea Schmidt.
Democratic Republic of Congo army general profits from illegally mining conflict gold
As gold continues to fuel the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN report says Major General Gabriel Amisi Kumba with a history of serious human rights abuses is illegally running a gold mining operation.
Poor preparedness caused flood disaster in India
Months of flooding in six Indian states have caused huge economic losses and heaped misery on the millions of people. Now, the country's preparedness for natural disasters is being questioned. Murali Krishnan reports.
Our beautiful planet: Africa's tree of life
Africa's baobab tree is beloved for its nutrional and curative properites. Also known as the upside-down tree, it's unusual appearance has captured the imagination of many.
North Korea threat: Will Europe help South Korea, Japan militarily?
While the EU is in agreement on N. Korea sanctions, it is less clear if European nations would commit militarily to the region should tensions worsen to the point at which fighting breaks out. Julian Ryall reports.
Turkey and the press
Open letter from jailed journalist Deniz Yücel's wife: Open the door, it's me
Deniz Yücel has now spent 200 days in a Turkish jail. The German-Turkish journalist is one of thousands arrested in the crackdown following the failed coup. This appeal was written by his wife.
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