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Around the Globe 17.11.2017 | 17:00 UTC
Zimbabwe
ZAPU leader: Mugabe must vacate 'presidency'
Things must not go back to business as usual, says Dumiso Dabangwe, of the Zimbabwean opposition party, Zimbabwe African People's Union, ZAPU. DW caught up with him in Johannesburg.
Argentina navy loses contact with submarine with 44 crew on board
No one has heard from an Argentinian submarine for at least two days. Nonetheless, authorities insist it isn't missing.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe latest: Robert Mugabe's power crumbling
Several major world powers and even members of the president's party have indicated their willingness for President Mugabe to resign. Even branches of his ZANU-PF party have passed votes of no confidence against him.
Germany's Sigmar Gabriel in Belarus to boost ties with Russia's ally
Germany's foreign minister has said hopes to increase EU-Belarus ties during a visit to Minsk. It was the first time in seven years that a German foreign minister held bilateral talks with the Russia-allied country.
NATO apologizes to Turkey for targeting Erdogan and Ataturk in training exercise
Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were both listed as enemy targets in a NATO joint military exercise. NATO has apologized for the gaffe and blamed it on an underling.
Indira Gandhi - India's democrat with an authoritarian bent
November 19, 2017, marks the 100th birth anniversary of ex-Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, whose consequential tenure at the helm means her legacy continues to shadow many current political debates in the country.
Brexit negotiations: 'Clock ticking' in trade talks countdown, EU leaders warn
Negotiators have given Britain until the end of the month to make headway on a divorce settlement that includes a hefty bill, citizens' rights and the Irish border. Leaders in Europe are increasingly losing patience.
Africa
US State Department: 'We're looking at Africa in 2050'
We need to create jobs, help facilitate trade and address the challenges of the Africa of the future, says Donald Yamamoto, who is in charge of African affairs at the US State Department.
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.
'Dye your hair black!' – Is Japan against individuality?
In classrooms and corporations, young Japanese are forced to toe the line — but critics say it stifles individuality and initiative, while change will only come very gradually. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.
US issues travel alert for Europe during holiday season
The US State Department has urged Americans traveling to Europe during the holiday season to exercise caution. A travel alert said global terrorist groups still have the capability to carry out attacks on the continent.
Welcome to eco@africa
On this week's eco@africa, we meet Nigerians striving for sustainability, German farmers using ancient Amazonian techniques, and Ugandan school children getting green-fingered with urban farming projects at school.
Wanted Indonesian politician Setya Novanto in car crash
The speaker of Indonesia's parliament, who is wanted for questioning in a graft scandal, has been hospitalized after a car accident. Social media users are joking that the crash is an elaborate stunt to avoid arrest.
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