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Around the Globe 10.11.2017 | 17:00 UTC
Italy
Mafia gangster arrested in Italy for attack on journalist
The attack has shocked Italy after it was caught on camera. The journalists were investigating links between local fascists and organized crime.
Catalan parliament speaker Carme Forcadell freed from jail on bail
Catalan parliament speaker Carme Forcadell has been released from prison after she posted bail. She and five other lawmakers face criminal charges that could amount to sentences of up to 30 years.
COP23: Famed climate scientist Hansen warns of 'bigger problems' than Trump
James Hansen talked to DW about liberal governments that don't act coherently when it comes to global warming – and why they're more dangerous than climate change deniers like US President Donald Trump.
Russia prepares to label US media as 'foreign agents'
Russia may require US media to register as a 'foreign agent.' It comes in response to similar moves by Washington against Kremlin-backed media.
Is the EU putting African migrants at risk?
A new report says EU-Horn of Africa migration policy puts African migrants at risk. DW spoke with the report's co-author Lutz Oette about why the Khartoum Process is inherently flawed.
Uber to make second appeal after losing British workers' rights case
The ride-hailing app has lost the latest round of its battle with two drivers who claim they should get the minimum wage. As it readies further appeals to the ruling, Uber could face more legal action.
Middle East
Lebanon: Saudi Arabia-Iran rivalry finds a new battlefront
Observers are warning that Lebanon could become the latest battleground in the proxy fight between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Their long-running standoff threatens to further draw in global powers and regional players.
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.
Welcome to eco@africa
On this week's eco@africa, we see how climate change can promote democracy, find a good use for coffee grounds and visit an architect who is reviving an ancient African construction technique. All this and more!
Manus Island: Papua New Guinea police destroy refugee shelters, water storage
Tensions have escalated ahead of a deadline for asylum seekers to leave a detention center in Papua New Guinea. Some 600 refugees barricaded themselves inside despite a ruling that the center was unconstitutional.
APEC: Donald Trump stresses ties with Asia-Pacific, but calls for 'better' trade deals
The US president has told CEOs at the APEC summit that the US has suffered under past trade deals, and would now take a different path. Meanwhile, an expected meeting with the Russian president has been cast into doubt.
Harmless radioactive cloud spread over Europe from Russia or Kazakhstan
A cloud of radioactive pollution over Europe in recent weeks was likely from a nuclear facility in Russia or Kazakhstan. The French nuclear safety institute IRSN said the leak took place in the last week of September.
Louis C.K., Steven Seagal latest stars to face sexual assault allegations
Comedian Louis C.K. and actor Steven Seagal have joined Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey among the Hollywood figures accused of sexual misconduct. Doubts now hang over the release of Louis C.K.'s latest film.
Republican Senate candidate Moore faces underage sex allegations
Republican candidate for Attorney General Sessions' seat in the US Senate, Roy Moore, faces allegations of sexual contact with minors decades ago. A month to go before the special election, his race may already be run.
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