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Newsline 27.09.2017 | 16:15 UTC Breaking News Iraq's Kurds vote 'yes' to independent state in referendum – official results The results followed Iraq's demand that Monday's vote be annulled. Baghdad, Ankara and Tehran have all hinted at military intervention. Kurdistan 24 TV's Trouska Sadeghi speaks to DW about referendum Barzani claims poll victory Iraq warns Kurds as they claim victory in independence vote High turnout in Iraqi Kurdish independence vote despite pressure What is the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum? Kurdish referendum: Iran halts flights to Iraq's Kurdish region ahead of vote Kurdish referendum: Turkey's Erdogan demands vote be called off In Iraq, minorities pin hopes on a Kurdish state Opinion: Kurds find few friends in independence referendum World Fighting terrorism New beginning for failed state Somalia? Under the Trump administration, the US has significantly amped up military engagement in Somalia. Special forces are fighting alongside Somali soldiers to defeat terror organization al-Shabab. Sandra Petersmann reports. The battle for survival in Somalia What makes young African Muslims join jihadi groups? US, Somalia review reports of civilians killed in raid Somali capital Mogadishu rocked by huge blast Somalia on the brink of humanitarian crisis Opinion: Kurds find few friends in independence referendum The Kurds have every right to declare independence. However, the referendum only makes the situation in the Middle East that much more volatile. All sides need to stand down, writes Matthias von Hein. Iraq's Kurds vote 'yes' to independent state in referendum – official results Iraq warns Kurds as they claim victory in independence vote In Iraq, minorities pin hopes on a Kurdish state High turnout in Iraqi Kurdish independence vote despite pressure World in Progress World in Progress: Stories that matter from around the world World in Progress is a 30-minute radio show that connects the dots in a globalized era. World in Progress: Putting people on the map Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Land reform in South Africa World in Progress: Putting slum dwellers on the map World in Progress: Christmas all year round in China World in Progress: Violence in Brazil on the increase News South African unions protest corruption, Jacob Zuma's rule The biggest union group in South Africa, COSATU, has held nationwide rallies against corruption in the government. Many are calling for President Jacob Zuma to step down. 'Teflon president' Zuma survives again South Africa's ruling ANC in crisis South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing South Africa's power family, the Guptas: what you need to know Opinion Opinion: Europe and an Airbus on rails French President Emmanuel Macron lays out his ambitious vision for Europe, and shortly afterwards industrial giants Siemens and Alstom announce their merger plan. It's no coincidence, says DW's Andreas Becker. Siemens, Alstom create European rail giant Siemens, Alstom merge rail businesses to create 'European champion' French President Emmanuel Macron sets out vision for EU 'Made in China' high-speed trains going global Macron: more Europe, please China's high-speed rail plans for Asia inch closer Sieren's China: Speeding ahead of the rest of the world   © Deutsche Welle 2017