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Around the Globe 08.12.2017 | 17:00 UTC UN migration agency urges Facebook to combat human traffickers Smugglers are reportedly using social media to lure potential victims to Libya, where they face torture and slavery. The UN's migration agency has urged the likes of Facebook to monitor its content and protect migrants. German Chancellor Merkel meets Libyan PM Slave auctions in Libya Amnesty: EU-AU plan to help refugees in Libya 'unrealistic' EU, African leaders back migrant evacuation plan in Libya as summit closes Dozens of migrants drown off Libya, but hundreds rescued France calls UN Security Council emergency meeting over Libya slave-trading UN: EU cooperation with Libya has led to 'unimaginable horrors' for migrants Mediterranean 'world's deadliest border' for migrants, says UN Libyan trafficking camps are hell for refugees, diplomats say Opinion: Brexit – that was the easy part The EU and the British have agreed at the last minute on Brexit divorce proceedings. Now they can start negotiating a future relationship. That's where the real arguments will start, says DW's Barbara Wesel. Rights for EU citizens in the UK and no hard border with Ireland Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made Ireland's Brexit border: The devil is in the detail Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement Progress in Brexit talks, but Britain still divided The Irish border — what you need to know Japan and EU reach free trade deal Missing journalist caps off tough year for press freedom in Tanzania Newspapers are calling for the government to investigate the disappearance of a journalist who has not been seen in weeks. This is just the latest in a series of threats to a free and independent press in Tanzania. Tanzania: Political climate worsens amid crackdown on opposition Report: Fake news and trolls lead to fall in global internet freedom Media freedom in Africa 'not great' Protesters in West Bank, Gaza, Mideast and Asia rail against Trump's Jerusalem gambit At least two are dead and a dozen injured during clashes with police Friday, as the protests extended into a second day. Thousands more protested across the Muslim world in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Heated protests rock Middle East Palestinian group Hamas calls for an uprising First intifada: 30 years on, Palestinians resist Israeli occupation Jerusalem: Three things to know Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage' over Trump's Jerusalem decision Palestinians protest against US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital Progress in Brexit talks, but Britain still divided British businesses are cautiously optimistic about the initial deal between the EU and the UK. But what do people on the street make of it? Samira Shackle reports from London. Rights for EU citizens in the UK and no hard border with Ireland Relief for Irish border residents as EU says 'no' to hard border Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made The Irish border — what you need to know Britain must avoid 'fatal' hard Brexit, European business leaders warn German award for Ilham Tohti sheds light on China's Uighur abuse Imprisoned Uighur rights activist Ilham Tohti has won the 2017 Weimar Human Rights award. Ulrich Delius from the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) spoke with DW about Tohti's work and the significance of the award. China's Xinjiang Muslims 'require DNA samples' for travel documents The Hui - China's preferred Muslims? Uighur scholar's life sentence triggers widespread condemnation Will India's Gujarat vote herald Rahul Gandhi as national leader? Opinion polls predict a tight race in the crucial Gujarat election. Although the ruling BJP is expected to win the poll, surveys suggest the party's influence has shrunk in PM Modi's home state. Murali Krishnan reports. Demonetization in India in hindsight Modi outlines vision for India One year after demonetization – Has India eliminated 'black money'? India's Dalits outraged at increase in caste-motivated attacks Caste violence in India's Gujarat puts PM Modi in a fix What does the future hold for the Gandhi dynasty? Modi's BJP wins landslide in India's most populous state In Greece, Turks tell of lives full of fear in Recep Erdogan's Turkey While Recep Erdogan visits Greece as the first Turkish head of state in 65 years to do so, Turks who recently fled reflect on what compelled them to go. Marianna Karakoulaki and Dimitris Tosidis report from Thessaloniki. Turkish President Recep Erdogan's Greece visit quickly descends into verbal sparring Turkish academic to be tried for signing peace petition Turkey seeks arrest of 360 more military personnel in post-coup crackdown Deadly blasts kill and wound dozens in Turkish capital Turkey's purges continue a year after failed coup Real and imagined threats: the shared past of AKP and the Gülen movement NATO officers from Turkey have turned into stateless asylum-seekers Macron to receive Europe's Charlemagne Prize as he calls for calm in Middle East French President Emmanuel Macron is to receive Europe's Charlemagne Prize next May. At talks in Paris on Lebanon, he's also called for Middle East calm after the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Outgoing Lebanese PM Hariri arrives in Paris amidst political uncertainty at home Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Angela Merkel's realities Macron expresses concern over growing nationalist sentiment in EU Lebanon's premier Saad Hariri rescinds shock resignation France: President Emmanuel Macron vows to tackle violence against women Emmanuel Macron — French savior or tormentor? German coalition talks: European allies urge Martin Schulz to form a government First intifada: 30 years on, Palestinians resist Israeli occupation As fears grow that a third intifada could be triggered by Donald Trump's decision on Jerusalem, how are today's Palestinian youth organizing their resistance to Israeli occupation? Tessa Fox reports from the West Bank. Palestinian group Hamas calls for an uprising Intifadas: What you need to know Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage' over Trump's Jerusalem decision What are Fatah and Hamas? Hamas calls for third intifada after US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital Japan's defense policy Japan to purchase offensive missiles capable of striking North Korea The move comes after North Korea recently tested missiles over the pacifist country. The new missiles will be capable of reaching North Korea. N Korea's latest missile launch draws condemnation Trump calls North Korea leader 'sick puppy' North Korea launches missile over Japan UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test North Korea says war with United States is 'inevitable' US, South Korea kick off five days of stealth jet drills North Korea fires new version of ballistic missile China calls for US restraint in Korean military drills after B-1B flyover Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement The EU and UK have reached an initial agreement on Ireland, citizenship rights and a divorce bill. DW breaks down the details of the agreement. Jean-Claude Juncker: 'Sufficient progress has been made' The Irish border — what you need to know Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made 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 07.12.2017 Inside Europe: Billionaire businessman becomes Czech PM Inside Europe: History divides Poland and Ukraine Inside Europe: Spain's migrant minors at risk Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Winter warning for stranded refugees World in Progress: Germans trapped in Gaza World in Progress: India's chess village   © Deutsche Welle 2017