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Around the Globe 13.10.2017 | 16:00 UTC Kurds boost troop presence as Baghdad eyes Kirkuk Kurdish authorities have upped their troop presence in the oil-rich region around Kirkuk. Iraqi PM al-Abadi has said he has no plans to attack the territory, but Baghdad wants to nip any independence drive in the bud. Tensions over Kirkuk - Campbell MacDiarmid reports from Irbil Iraq imposes flight ban on Kurdish airports in response to independence referendum What is the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum? In Iraq, minorities pin hopes on a Kurdish state Iraq army recaptures Hawija from 'Islamic State' Turkey carries out airstrikes on 'Kurdish rebel positions' in Iraq, Syria Iraqi Kurd independence referendum: Curfew in Kirkuk Iraq's Kurds vote 'yes' to independent state in referendum – official results Iraqis wonder what will follow 'Islamic State' in Mosul Austria Make Austria Great Again: The rapid rise of Sebastian Kurz The conservative party that 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz has reshaped in his own image is polling in first place ahead of Austria's national vote. A look at the country's unprecedented election. Austria's Renewer Austria's Kurz seeks to be youngest chancellor Austrian chancellor calls for talks with all parties over timing of snap elections Austria's vice chancellor steps down, setting stage for political shake-up Fear of FPÖ driving Austria to the right? Snap elections in Austria with 'Wunderwuzzi' Freedom Party of Austria - what you need to know Austria's leading election candidates target Muslims to score points Portuguese shoes shine on global stage Portugal's shoemakers have built a reputation for quality in an industry dominated by low-cost producers. As DW's Jochen Faget finds out, despite intense competition the production lines are still humming nicely. Ambitious? You bet. Portugal's road to economic recovery EU considers deficit fine on Portugal Portugal dreams of a Tesla Gigafactory Portugal: world champion of everything cork Portugal: Problem child despite reforms Rescue ship brings 600 migrants to Italy in biggest recent influx Some 600 migrants, including many children, have arrived in Sicily after being rescued at sea in the past days. The new influx highlights problems with a controversial deal between Italy and Libya on stopping migrants. Hauke Mack, Search and Rescue Coordinator, SOS Mediterranee on humanitarian effort in the Mediterranean Thousands of stranded migrants found in Libya European rights chief questions Italy's migrant deals with Libya China's corruption 'tiger hunt' - A political weapon for Xi Jinping? As China gets ready for the Communist Party's quinquennial congress, President Xi Jinping is set to expand his massive anti-corruption drive that critics say does more to consolidate his political power than fight graft. China's economic challenges China: Human rights lawyers live in fear China's anti-corruption watchdog probes insurance regulator suspected of graft China's anti-corruption campaign gaining ground, says President Xi Taming the 'big tigers' won't be easy for China's president China's Xi steps up anti-corruption drive Bo Xilai verdict: A political demise Zhou Yongkang's arrest shows Xi is 'firmly in control' Xi, China's powerful uncle Spain drops extradition proceedings of Turkish-German writer Dogan Akhanli After keeping him in the country two months, the Spanish Justice Ministry told German-Turkish writer Dogan Akhani he was free to leave. That's despite a Turkish arrest warrant from requesting his extradition. Germans increasingly reluctant to vacation in Turkey Turkey: the case of Mesale Tolu Turkish prosecutor seeks Interpol warrant for exiled journalist Can Dundar Turkish prosecutors demand up to 15 years jail for German rights activist Peter Steudtner Turkey releases German national imprisoned for political reasons Spain releases Dogan Akhanli, German author detained on Turkish warrant North America couple's release - Is Pakistan succumbing to Trump's pressure? Although US President Donald Trump has appreciated Pakistan's efforts in securing the release of a US-Canadian couple, experts say it is yet to be seen whether Islamabad is serious about defeating Islamists. Trump announces new Afghan strategy Imran Khan: military solution has failed in Pakistan and Afghanistan Candidate with terror links contests ousted PM Sharif's seat in parliament US-Canadian couple released from Taliban's Haqqani network Pakistani extremists oppose NYC terror suspect's US extradition Pakistan's internal tensions run high despite Nawaz Sharif's removal Ignoring US pressure, Pakistan mainstreams jihadi groups China's 'betrayal' - BRICS leaders slam Pakistan-based jihadi groups Opinion: Lacking strategy, Donald Trump fights on in Afghanistan Donald Trump's Afghanistan strategy raises the stakes The Pakistan-Haqqani nexus and Kabul's misgivings Pakistani military feeling the Trump pressure What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? Why implementing child bride verdict is a challenge in India The Supreme Court's ruling that having sexual intercourse with a wife aged under 18 is rape marks a big step forward in the fight against child marriage and sexual abuse of minors. But many worry about its enforcement. The fight against 'instant' divorce in India Child marriages: A Nepalese drama World in Progress: Indian girls bust trafficking ring India's top court says sex with child bride is rape Indian women fighting cancer with sanitary pads Blame victims and the West – India's way of justifying sexual assaults? A goodbye to the big fat Indian wedding? 'Poverty and caste' fueling child labor in South Asia Child sexual abuse 'disturbingly common' in India Kids4Climate: How children imagine the future Climate change is happening - so, what will Earth look like in 50 years' time? DW asked today's children what they think. Let's just say ... they have a quite apocalyptic view indeed. Kids4Climate: Don't waste resources Kids4Climate: Germany's green classroom: solar panels and a carport Kids4Climate: Counting butterflies to combat climate change Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges A South African court has ruled that corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma should be reinstated. The charges relate to a murky arms deal from the 1990s. 'Teflon president' Zuma survives again South African unions protest corruption, Jacob Zuma's rule South Africa's power family, the Guptas: what you need to know South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing Can ex-wife help South Africa's Zuma avoid corruption charges? Welcome to eco@africa On this week's eco@africa, we talk to Malian farmers fighting back the desert, ask why one 11-year-old wants us to use less and see how eco sanitary towels are helping women and the planet. Join us for these and more! Refugees in France balk at pressure to move off streets French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to move homeless migrants off the streets of Calais by the end of the year. But his plan has been met with resistance. DW's Doris Pundy reports from the northern port city. Migrants camp out in heart of Europe Large fire at French migrant camp leaves several injured Dunkirk refugee camp is the stuff of nightmares Calais mayor outlaws food handouts for migrants EU Commission proposes resettling 50,000 refugees Calais refugees adapt to life in the UK Turkish military enters Syria's Idlib province The Turkish military has entered Syria's Idlib province to implement a "de-escalation" deal with Russia and Iran. The Kurds say they are the real target. Escaping "Islamic State" – Q&A with Masoud Aqil Putin and Erdogan to enforce de-escalation zone in Syria Turkey advances into Syria's Idlib in major offensive against jihadists Turkey wary as US-backed SDF militia target IS in Raqqa The Middle East's complex Kurdish landscape Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to new safe zone in war-torn Syria Vladmir Putin meets Erdogan to secure Syria de-escalation zone Democratic Republic of Congo DR Congo: 'Kabila is using delaying tactics' DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila seems intent on clinging to power any way he can. DW spoke to political scientist, Dr Phil Clark, about what we can expect next in the DR Congo. Congolese police open fire on refugees from Burundi DR Congo protest to oust Kabila Postponed Congo presidential vote further delayed until 2019 Congolese troops shoot dozens of Burundian refugees in DRC Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: India's economy slows down after demonetization World in Progress: Zimbabwe independent online TVs World in Progress: Maoist village in China attracts nostalgic tourists World in Progress: Nigeria illiteracy   © Deutsche Welle 2017