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Around the Globe 27.10.2017 | 16:00 UTC Two German men sentenced for joining Islamist terrorists in Somalia and Syria German courts have sentenced numerous German nationals for joining foreign Islamist militants in recent years. Abshir A. and Ozkan C. have been found guilty of joining Somalia's al-Shabab and Syria's Junud al-Sham. Death toll rises after Somalia bombings Foreign fighters battle IS in Syria Germany terrorism prosecution cases soar: report Somalia: Former al-Shabab militants share their story Somalia bombing: Death toll from explosion in capital Mogadishu tops 250 Al Shabab claim deadly attack on African Union hotel in Somalia Why are some people attracted to Jihad? Armed Conflict Survey: In 2015, Syria accounted for one-third of global conflict deaths 'Crime-terror nexus': Europe's former criminals, future terrorists Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Haley: DRC "must hold elections" in 2018 The US Ambassador to the United Nations has ended her first Africa trip in the DRC, saying the troubled country must hold elections by the end of 2018 or else lose international support. Escalating violence in DRC's Kasai province Trump envoy Nikki Haley on first Africa trip DRC's homemade refugee crisis UN mission in Congo downplays closure of five bases Postponed Congo presidential vote further delayed until 2019 DRC: 'The signs are not good' 'UN unable to solve the crisis in DRC' The 'unusual political clout' of the DRC's Catholic Church At least 34 dead in DR Congo violence, says rights group Trump's upcoming Asia trip: Japan proposes plan to counter China Tokyo aims to team up with the US, India and Australia to promote free trade and defense and security cooperation - but also to contain Beijing's aggressively expansionist policies. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Chinese-built railway opens in Kenya TPP after Trump: New deal coming? Donald Trump to attend ASEAN in November China's Xi Jinping calls Donald Trump, urges peaceful North Korea resolution Japan PM Shinzo Abe pledges pressure on North Korea after big election win Sri Lanka signs port deal for China's one-belt one-road plan Japan commits to China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative Australia drifts toward China amid wobbly US ties 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions President Trump declares US withdrawal from TPP trade pact South China Sea dispute - Long way ahead for China, ASEAN Africa South Africa farmers jailed for forcing black man Victor Mlotshwa into coffin The two white men were handed down jail terms for forcing a black man into a coffin and threatening to kill him. Even 23 years after the end of apartheid, South Africa continues to struggle with racism. Germany's only African-born MP faces racism Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges Johannesburg: New leadership, old problems South Africa whites feel the pain of poverty, too How South Africa dismantled apartheid Inside Europe Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent. Inside Europe 26.10.2017 Inside Europe: A new pension plan for Poles Inside Europe: Empty pews in the homeland of the Reformation Inside Europe: A revival for Porto's Jewish community Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Burundi becomes first country to leave International Criminal Court An ICC spokesman has confirmed that Burundi's pullout took effect on Friday, a year after the country notified the court of its intention to leave. Some African nations feel the ICC focuses too much on the continent. Bye bye ICC? Burundians vote in controversial presidential election Will AU members really withdraw from the ICC? Burundi rejects UN accusations of crimes against humanity Gambia pulls out of International Criminal Court, citing hypocrisy Court rules that South Africa cannot withdraw from ICC Gambia to rejoin Commonwealth, ICC To stay or to go: South Africa and the ICC UN investigators 'struck by scale' of crimes in Burundi Spain Catalonia crisis: Spain approves direct rule shortly after Catalonia votes for independence The Spanish Senate - as expected - has voted to impose central control over Catalan government institutions. This just over an hour after the Catalan parliament voted to declare independence from Spain. DW correspondent Pablo Foley Elias reporting from Madrid, where the Spanish Senate is meeting. How much weight does the Catalan vote carry? DW's Charlotte Chelsom-Pill and Martin Roberts Independence crisis divides Catalans Spain announces intent to sack Catalonia's government Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: No snap regional election to be held North Korea: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says US goal not war US Defense chief Jim Mattis said America favored a diplomatic solution to North Korea's nuclear program. Mattis is on his second visit to South Korea as Pentagon boss amid rising tensions between US and the North. US and North Korea in dangerous war of words Conflict Zone - The Debate Kim Jong-un: North Korea's dangerous leader North Korea to return South Korea's fishing boat Does the US have to accept North Korea as a nuclear power? North Korean envoy says nuclear war could break out at 'any moment' Diplomacy to continue with North Korea 'until first bomb drops,' Tillerson says Kim Jong Un calls Trump 'deranged,' H-bomb test threatened Donald Trump UN speech: Typical rhetoric raises tensions with North Korea and Iran North Korea 'rant' letter shows sanctions are biting, says Australia's PM Malcolm Turnbull North Korea accuses Donald Trump of 'declaring war' Kenya Kenya election commission postpones delayed elections Kenya's election commission has postponed plans to hold delayed elections in some western constituencies where voting has not taken place. Protests and security concerns for staff are the main reasons for the delay. Kenyans count cost of deeply divisive election re-run Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga given access to election commission servers In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide Kenya rocked by electoral reforms protests Kenyan baby dies after being 'beaten by police' in protest crackdown Pressure grows on Kenya's Raila Odinga to calm supporters amid post-election violence Fears of fake news overshadowed its effect — in Germany Although fake news stories did not make an impact on Germany's election the hype — and fear — of them left an impression. One that many Germans are having a hard time getting out of their heads. Damaging - fake news on the internet Facebook, Russia and the US elections - what you need to know Fake letters incite hatred ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia elections So why did the #MacronLeaks hack fall flat in France? Facebook bolsters fight against fake news in Germany Donald Trump renews threats against press, hints at revoking TV licenses Alternative facts challenge journalists to rethink role How fake news is widening social rifts in India Facebook, Twitter, Google called on to meet US intelligence committees North Korea to return South Korea's fishing boat Pyongyang says it would repatriate a South Korean boat and its crew which had been captured in North Korean waters. It comes as US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was in South Korea for talks on the standoff with the North. Kim Jong-un: North Korea's dangerous leader Guam - what you need to know North Korea accuses Donald Trump of 'declaring war' US Defense Secretary Mattis: North Korea has 'got to be stopped' North Korean fisherman killed in skirmish with Russian coastguard Australian court disqualifies Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce over citizenship Australia's top court has ruled that the deputy prime minister is disqualified from his seat in parliament because he held dual citizenship when elected. As a result, the ruling coalition will lose its majority. Politician makes history by breastfeeding in parliament Germany/Turkey: Duel over dual citizenship Australian court rules unsent text message is a legitimate will Australia Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce reveals he could hold New Zealand citizenship Australian Parliament rocked by twin resignations over dual citizenship Australian minister Matt Canavan steps down after his mother registered him as an Italian Australian senator Malcolm Roberts deemed dual citizen during nomination by High Court Russian 'Novaya Gazeta' newspaper set to arm reporters after stabbing Reporters working for Russian anti-regime newspaper Novaya Gazeta will be provided with less than lethal weapons, said editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov, after a man stabbed radio host Tatyana Felgenhauer in the neck. Knife attack on Russian radio presenter Russian radio host Tatyana Felgenhauer stabbed in the neck Russia warns dissident Novaya Gazeta over Hitler crack Questions remain despite Politkovskaya murder convictions US publishes thousands of files on Kennedy, withholds others US President Donald Trump has decided to keep some files on the assassination of John F. Kennedy secret, following appeals from the FBI and the CIA. The remaining trove of nearly 2,900 records has been published. @dwnews - Kennedy files welcomed with jokes, conspiracy theories Donald Trump to allow release of JFK files US commemorates anniversary of JFK's assassination Reports: US preparing charges against Assange, WikiLeaks 'Jackie': an intimate portrait of the first lady after JFK's assassination 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