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Around the Globe 08.09.2017 | 16:00 UTC Russia claims 'Islamic State' group leaders killed in Syria airstrike Russia's defense ministry said on Friday four group leaders of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) had been killed in the airstrike on a city in the east of Syria. Heavy clashes are continuing in the city of Deir el-Zour. The Yazidis' Holy Water Israel airstrike hits suspected Syrian chemical weapons plant Pentagon: Syria airstrikes targeted Iran-backed convoy UN: Syrian regime used chemical weapons more than two dozen times 'Islamic State' chief al-Baghdadi probably still alive: US general Putin turns his attention to Tajikistan and Trump Syrian army breaks three-year 'Islamic State' siege in Deir el-Zour Freedom of Speech Neo-Nazi Daily Stormer site ban provokes debate over online censorship The recent growth in political extremism online has resulted in increased public pressure for greater internet regulation. As corporations and governments start to respond, more voices are demanding a thorough debate. Follow The Hashtag | Fighting hate speech US president defends Charlottesville response Interior Ministry shuts down, raids left-wing German Indymedia site Facebook ramps up anti-hate campaign in Germany Internet companies join backlash against neo-Nazi groups German politicians fend off online hate and threats Hate speech curb should look beyond Facebook, Twitter Thousands march in Boston one week after Charlottesville violence White supremacy and neo-Nazis in the US - what you need to know What are the links between US and German neo-Nazis? Three things that make the violence by the extreme right in Charlottesville unique Donald Trump criticized for lackluster reaction to Charlottesville violence Togo: President Gnassingbe under pressure In Togo, protesters are calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe. The opposition is confident that it will be successful in forcing a change in government. But will the president go voluntarily? Togo demo urges end to Gnassingbe family's 50-year dynasty Togo: Demonstrators want President Faure Gnassingbe to step down Togo votes as President Gnassingbe seeks third term Was Indian PM Modi's demonetization move a failure? Despite India's surprise ban on high-value currency notes last year, almost all the money has made its way back into the nation's banking system. Analysts describe the attempted crackdown on illegal wealth as a disaster. India's launches ambitious tax reform How have India and Pakistan fared economically since partition? India growth slips in wake of cash ban Opinion: India without cash - Modi has lost his bet India's abrupt demonetization 'seems completely silly' Indian state elections - A referendum on PM Modi's demonetization policy EU migrant quotas: Hungary's Viktor Orban vows to fight on The "real battle" over relocating migrants is just the beginning, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban said after the European Court of Justice backed Brussel's refugee quotas. His government will continue to reject migrants. EU members react to ECJ ruling Hungary, Slovakia must accept refugees: court Refugee crisis: European Court of Justice rejects quota challenge The EU migrant relocation and resettlement scheme - what you need to know Hungary's Viktor Orban sends EU a border fence bill Facebook, Russia and the US elections - what you need to know Facebook's disclosure of a likely Russia-linked advertising campaign appears plausible. The revelation raises new questions about the Trump campaign and highlights an old misunderstanding by the Kremlin. Russian hackers to target German elections Former US officials testify on Russia links Robert Mueller in possession of Donald Trump letter explaining Comey firing Survey: Putin more trustworthy than Trump, say Germans, other US allies Facebook reveals alleged Russia-funded political ad campaign in US Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law Sessions has 'no reason to doubt' that Russia interfered in presidential elections Hackers find flaws in German election vote-counting software GHANA International Literacy Day: Ghana teachers question new licensing policy As of September 2017, teachers in Ghana require certification to teach in schools, despite sitting for exams at their various training institutions. Concerns and uncertainties remain. UNICEF: 'Ghana schools lacking toilets' Drug resistant tuberculosis a major concern in Ghana Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: M-Pesa in Kenya World in Progress: Mobile Money and global development World in Progress: Living in Tepito, the tough part of Mexico City World in Progress: India's Parsis fighting for survival   © Deutsche Welle 2017