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Around the Globe 29.12.2017 | 17:00 UTC Turkey releases one German and one Cumhuriyet employee The release of the German citizen appears to be a sign from Ankara that it wants a thaw in relations with Germany. Relations frayed over the past year as Turkey jailed more than 50,000 in the aftermath of a failed coup. German rights campaigner recounts imprisonment in Turkey Turkey's Erdogan says he wants better relations with EU, Germany Turkey to review over 10,000 arrested coup suspects linked to ByLock mobile app Tempers flare inside Turkish courtroom in government's Cumhuriyet 'terror' trial Another German, pilgrim David Britsch, released from Turkish jail Turkey: German journalist Mesale Tolu released pending trial Best Of Readers' choice: Top environment stories of 2017 From increasing wolf populations in Germany to ice shelves breaking apart in Antarctica — DW shares your favorite environment stories of the year. 1. Germany's wolf population on the rise 2. UK withdrawal from EU fisheries agreement threatens marine environment 3. Plastic fibers pervasive in tap water worldwide 4. COP23: Thousands protest German coal use 5. Antarctica: Larsen C breakoff could have 'dire consequences' 6. Jerry Brown: How to beat Donald Trump on climate change 7. Four climate change myths, debunked 8. How eco-friendly are electric cars? 9. Earthworm numbers dwindle, threatening soil health 10. First German supermarket sells waste food only South Korea confirms it has seized tanker suspected of delivering oil to North Korea Authorities in Seoul say they are holding a ship alleged to have illegally transferred oil to a North Korean ship. UN sanctions prohibit such actions. Washington has accused China of undermining the sanctions. UN slaps tough new sanctions on North Korea Fall in China trade with North Korea suggests sanctions working Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump North Korea slams latest UN sanctions as 'act of war' North Korea: US calls for blacklist on 10 ships violating sanctions Rex Tillerson: China and Russia's North Korea ties undermine peace efforts China's trade with North Korea slumps on UN sanctions Balkans Bosnia - a safe haven for refugees? Many refugees and migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan or Syria have reached Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most of them dream of a better future, but the small Balkan country Zdravko Ljubas reports from Sarajevo. Inside Europe: Refugees from Balkan wars finally get homes Closed borders boost people smuggling across Balkans Refugee family reunification in Germany - what you need to know Refugees in Serbia - stranded in a warehouse Looking to the future: Strong women of the Greek refugee camps Elections Liberia: Youth hope George Weah victory will bring change The president-elect is popular among the country's youth, who are confident that he will represent their interests better than his predecessor. Vice President Joseph Boakai has accepted defeat. Why did people in Liberia vote for Weah? Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbe from Monrovia Liberian president-elect George Weah on his plans for the country Former football star George Weah wins Liberian presidential election Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's presidential legacy Liberians vote in run-off presidential election Uncertainty looms in Liberia after court puts presidential run-off on hold amid fraud charges Liberian election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai head to second round Young Liberians eager to vote in presidential election Reader's letter Reader's letter: When will my tears dry? As 2017 draws to an end, we'd like to to share some of your thoughts. Edrissa Baldeh from The Gambia sent us this poem. Nigerian migrants return from Libya with stories of abuse The Migration Dilemma: 'We were treated like animals' 'Lost Dreams' project informs Africans about the dangers of illegal migration to Europe The Migration Dilemma Reader's letter Reader's letter: What we do in the name of politics As 2017 draws to an end, we'd like to share some of your thoughts. Here is a reader's letter written by Mike Chimansa from Zambia. The 77 Percent Young Africans: 'We need respect and equality' Mo Ibrahim: Africa's demographic bulge is a 'two-edged sword' South Africa's Jacob Zuma suffers legal setback over impeachment bid South Africa's top court has ruled that parliament did not hold President Jacob Zuma accountable over his use of state funds to upgrade his home. The court's ruling could trigger impeachment proceedings. 'Teflon president' Zuma survives again @dwnews - On Zuma's birthday, thousands of South Africans ask for his resignation Jacob Zuma makes last major speech as ANC party head Opinion: South Africa's ANC chooses pragmatism over corruption South Africa: Ramaphosa's first test is to bust ANC corruption South Africa's Gupta family under FBI investigation - report Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges South African unions protest corruption, Jacob Zuma's rule South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing South Africa's power family, the Guptas: What you need to know South Africa's ruling ANC elects Cyril Ramaphosa as new leader South Africa High Court orders President Jacob Zuma to set up influence inquiry Egypt: Gunmen launch deadly attack on Coptic church At least 10 people have been killed in the attack, including two police officers who tried to stop the men. Islamist militants have increasingly targeted the Coptic Christian community, carrying out attacks on churches. Gunmen attack Coptic church near Cairo Christians in Egypt Crowds attack Coptic Church in Egypt Bishop Damian: Egypt terror 'a declaration of war against Copts' Egypt's Sissi vows to help Coptic Christians fleeing Sinai 'Islamists set on wiping out Coptic Christians' Egypt mosque bombing kills more than 300 worshippers 'IS' warns of further attacks on Egypt's Christians Egypt's parliament approves three-month state of emergency Sinai branch of 'Islamic State' reinvents itself Opinion: Latin America rings in 2018 election year with populism At least seven Latin American countries have elections next year, including heavyweights Mexico and Brazil. A disillusioning year of backward steps is ending, but prospects for 2018 are not much better, says Uta Thofern. Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro blocks opposition parties from presidential poll Cuba marks anniversary of Fidel Castro's death Cuba: Raul Castro's presidency prolonged by National Assembly One year after peace Colombia's indigenous peoples feel FARC power vacuum In Colombia, peace remains elusive one year on Former FARC commander to run for presidency in Colombia Brazil house rejects charges against President Michel Temer Two Brazilian presidents Dilma Rousseff, Lula da Silva accused of running criminal organization Mexico: Is the state spying on journalists? Mexico records most violent year in decades Mexican journalists to Pena Nieto: Stop the killings Liberia Election Liberian president-elect George Weah on his plans for the country Former football star George Weah will be Liberia's new president. He spoke with DW during the campaign about his plans for the country, as well as the controversy surrounding the choice of his running mate. Dutch court jails Charles Taylor arms supplier for 19 years Liberia after Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Liberia elections: who will succeed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf? Liberia: Turning waste into jobs Politics NATO chief predicts increased dialogue with Russia in 2018 Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance supports improvements to "political dialogue" and "military lines of communication." NATO-Russia relations reached a post-Cold War low after Moscow's illegal annexation of Crimea. Jens Stoltenberg on Conflict Zone Is NATO doing enough to pressure Russia over Ukraine? NATO, Russia to meet for first time in two years NATO freezes cooperation with Russia over Ukraine In Brussels, Rex Tillerson reaffirms US commitment to EU at NATO meeting Russia is hacking and harassing NATO soldiers, report says NATO General Pavel: we are increasing 'readiness' to meet world challenges NATO report casts doubt on ability to defend against Russian attack on eastern flank From fighting 'Islamic State' to rotting in Iraqi jail Foreign fighters against "Islamic State" have been subjected to heavy mistreatment in Iraqi Kurdish prisons. Karlos Zurutuza and Ferran Barber spoke with western volunteers, and recounted months spent in jail. Iraq declares 'end of war' against 'Islamic State' Missing Yazidi women and children hiding in plain sight 'IS' members face controversial Iraqi court trials US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State' The Middle East's complex Kurdish landscape Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Birth Certificates in Indonesia World in Progress: Journalists under attack World in Progess: Disrupting the gangster pipeline in South Africa   © Deutsche Welle 2017