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Around the Globe 15.12.2017 | 17:00 UTC Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa endorsed as ZANU-PF party leader Zimbabwe's new president Emmerson Mnangagwa has laid out plans for his ruling ZANU-PF party. It's the first conference after Robert Mugabe had been ousted after 37 years in office. Elections are scheduled for 2018. New era for Zimbabwe as Mnangagwa sworn in as president Zimbabwean cabinet sworn in amid criticism Zimbabwe court coup ruling raises concern over Mnangagwa Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president Emmerson Mnangagwa: the Crocodile who snapped back Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa returns: What's next? Dustin Hoffman faces new sexual assault claims A woman has accused Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman of exposing himself to her in a hotel room when she was 16, according to Variety. Two others claim Hoffman assaulted them while they were working on the 1987 film Ishtar. Disgraced producer Weinstein expelled from academy Hollywood sexual harassment scandal widens with further accusations Norway ex-royal says Kevin Spacey groped him Report: Weinstein hired 'army of spies' to hinder investigation Opinion: End of net neutrality — license to print money So far, all data on the internet has had to be transported on an equal footing, above all at the same speed. In the US, that will change. Jörg Brunsmann asks why politicians are making it so cheap for providers. A death sentence for open and fair internet? FCC repeals US net neutrality in major blow to internet ecosystem Zero rating: Why are people using a half-baked Internet? Press Freedom 2017: Grim year for free speech and media freedom With the "leader of the free world" warring against the press, governments shutting down the internet and journalists behind bars, 2017 has been a tough year for press freedom around the world. Here's a look back. Fears of fake news overshadowed its effect — in Germany The Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders Press freedom index: Turkey remains world's worst jailer of journalists Report: Fake news and trolls lead to fall in global internet freedom Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron set eurozone reform plan deadline Germany's Angela Merkel has said she wants to establish a joint proposal with France on reforms to the eurozone by next March. The French president has been pushing for a shared eurozone budget and governance structure. The French president's vision of Europe Is Europe's economy back on track? EU leaders' summit: What's on the agenda? Macron: more Europe, please Eurozone reform: move along, nothing to see here Can Merkel and Macron agree on EU's future? Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Angela Merkel's realities Opinion: Angela Merkel is still Angela Merkel in the EU El Salvador: UN blasts heavy prison sentence for 'poor' woman in anti-abortion case A woman convicted of killing her child has received a 30-year prison sentence in El Salvador. But she has denied committing murder, saying her child was stillborn. @dwnews - Activists demand better access to safe abortions Half of all abortions carried out in unsafe conditions Study: Restrictive laws do not curb number of abortions German doctor re-ignites debate after banning abortions in clinic Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set wedding date for May 19 Britain's Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle will tie the knot on May 19 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth's grandson and the "Suits" actress announced their engagement last month. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interviewed Prince Harry's and Meghan Markle's German roots UK: Prince Harry gets engaged to actress Meghan Markle Readers react to the royal wedding Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back When the year 2017 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself swamped by the politics of darkness and deceit. After 70 years, it remains a state in transition in terms of both economy and polity, writes Harris Khalique. Islamist hardliners turn up heat on Pakistan's government Imran Khan: military solution has failed in Pakistan and Afghanistan Sharif steps down after Supreme Court ruling Pakistan's Barelvis – Transformation from peaceful to violent? Opinion: Pakistan's ignominious surrender to Islamists Pakistan's army 'favors dialogue' with Islamists over blasphemy row Pakistani court topples PM Nawaz Sharif Pakistan's internal tensions run high despite Nawaz Sharif's removal China's economic corridor creating new conflicts in Pakistan Opinion: A 'judicial coup' against Pakistani PM Sharif Altaf Hussain: 'Slash Pakistan's military aid until reverse in pro-jihadist policies' Has Pakistan's Bhutto dynasty lost its political charm? Asma Jahangir: 'Panama Papers report aimed at ousting PM Sharif' South Africa Who is going to replace South African President Jacob Zuma as ANC party leader? South Africa's deeply divided ruling African National Congress (ANC) is set to vote for a new party leader. The party of freedom icon Nelson Mandela has been embroiled in a bitter battle over who will replace Jacob Zuma. 'Teflon president' Zuma survives again South Africa High Court orders President Jacob Zuma to set up influence inquiry South Africa's Gupta family under FBI investigation - report Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges South Africa's power family, the Guptas: What you need to know Can ex-wife help South Africa's Zuma avoid corruption charges? South Africa's ruling ANC in crisis EU summit EU leaders formally approve second Brexit phase The EU has given the formal green light for a second phase of negotiations on Britain's departure from the bloc. The talks will now focus on a transition period and the future trading relationship between the two sides. Striking a Brexit trade deal – will they or won't they? Brexit: UK Parliament backs final say in EU divorce in major blow to Theresa May Brexit: Brussels decries 'unacceptable' remarks by David Davis Brexit Diaries 21: David Davis and the struggles of a minister With Brexit, Northern Ireland peace hangs in the balance, says ex-negotiator Jonathan Powell EU extends economic sanctions against Russia, agrees to new defense force Migration: EU summit fails to bridge east-west divide 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 14.12.2017 Inside Europe: EU remains firm over Jerusalem Inside Europe: Staying put in Serbia Inside Europe: Job opportunities via the Bus to Go Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe North Korea Japan levies new sanctions on North Korea ahead of UN meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed his confidence that economic sanctions are weakening North Korea's regime. There are now more than 200 people and organizations on Japan's sanctions list. Fall in China trade with North Korea suggests sanctions working Trump announces new North Korea sanctions Russia welcomes US pledge to drop preconditions on North Korea talks Why North Korea's latest ICBM launch is an opportunity Migration: EU summit fails to bridge east-west divide Eastern European leaders have continued to reject a refugee redistribution plan supported by most EU nations. The issue has raised questions about whether true solidarity can be achieved within the bloc. EU leaders' summit focuses on Brexit and migration Amnesty International claims EU 'complicit' in Libya migrant abuses Refugee crisis: 'Not the same values in East and West' EU extends economic sanctions against Russia, agrees to new defense force EU leaders' summit: What's on the agenda? Visegrad represents Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians and Poles EU reignites dispute over refugee quotas ahead of Brussels summit EU migrant quotas: Hungary's Viktor Orban vows to fight on Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Quilombo communities in Brazil fight for legal recognition World in Progress: Bolivia hopes for economic boost from Lithium extraction World in Progress: Living with HIV in Yunnan, China © Deutsche Welle 2017