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Around the Globe 03.11.2017 | 17:00 UTC
In Asia, Donald Trump must act as US explainer-in-chief
The stakes are high for Donald Trump's first Asia trip. He needs to convey to US allies why his "America First" policy is not akin to disengagement and what his plans are on North Korea. He leaves with heavy baggage.
Austria
Austrian Holocaust survivor trolled after warning about FPÖ
Trolls have posted hate comments to a video in which Holocaust survivor Rudolf Gelbard warns of the dangers posed by Austria's Freedom Party. The far-right FPÖ is in coalition talks with Sebastian Kurz's conservatives.
Zimbabwe arrests US citizen over Robert Mugabe 'goblin' tweet
Zimbabwe police have detained US citizen Martha O'Donovan for allegedly referring to President Robert Mugabe as a "goblin" on Twitter. It is the first arrest since the launch of a ministry to control social media.
global warming
Is the world prepared for climate refugees?
Senior US military experts say the effects of climate change could cause a migration wave of 20 million climate refugees over the next 20 years. But climate risk insurance schemes could prevent it.
Bowe Bergdahl: Judge orders no prison time for US soldier in desertion case
US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has been spared prison time for deserting his post in Afghanistan in 2009. A military judge ruled, however, that he should be dishoborably discharged and forfeit his pay.
Turkey frees German jailed for 'political reasons'
Another German national who had been held in Turkey for "political reasons" has been released from jail, the German Foreign Ministry said. Nine German citizens still remain behind bars in Turkey amid diplomatic tensions.
Gas flaring
Gas flaring in the Niger Delta ruins lives, business
Oil companies in the oil-rich Niger Delta in Nigeria's south destroy gas that could be used as a source of energy. The illegal practice hurts both the environment and business. Meet the people who are fighting back.
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta buries journalist as EU demands justice
The EU Commission has told Malta its investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia should leave "no stone unturned" as the funeral of the journalist took place. Politicians she probed stayed away.
'Islamic State': Italy seizes drugs meant to finance terror group
Italian police have seized more than €50 million worth of opiates trafficked by the terror group "Islamic State," authorities say. They said some of the profits would have been used to finance terrorist activities.
refugees
Melissa Network: a hive built by migrant women
When hundreds of refugees camped out in Athens in 2015, the women's organization Melissa Network found itself at the forefront of the crisis. It has grown to become a thriving space for the empowerment of refugee women.
Many Facts, One Truth - Ep 10: Exposing the Fake News
Kayla, Jammo and Fidelis are about to shed light on the murder of Musa Bamafor. The building contractor had refused to be part of a dirty deal with a politician and false rumours about him started spreading online.
Many Facts, One Truth - Ep 09: Crooks Will Always Make a Mistake
The young self-appointed detectives make an interesting discovery about the website Roving Eye News. The newspaper Lubyna News tells a completely story about the youth centre and the corruption issues linked to it.
Oscar Pistorius: Prosecutors want longer sentence
South African prosecutors want a harsher prison sentence for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, in jail for murdering his girlfriend in 2013. They have called his current six-year sentence "shockingly" lenient.
Welcome to eco@africa
On this week's eco@africa, we see how to grow mushrooms with used coffee grounds, test drive a solar-powered e-car and try to make encounters with snakes in Zimbabwe less scary.
Living in a changing world
World in Progress Multiclick
A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more.

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