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Around the Globe 05.01.2018 | 17:00 UTC 'Fire and Fury': Trump too overwhelmed to consider Europe The new book depicts a president too consumed with chaos in his own administration to make time for allies. Trump reportedly spent a crucial G20 summit in Hamburg planning how to deal with his children's Russia ties. 'Fire and Fury' book on Trump White House goes on sale Steve Bannon calls Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia meeting 'treasonous' Michael Wolff: Who is the 'Fire and Fury' author? Donald Trump-Steve Bannon spat: President's lawyers issue legal threat North Korea: Donald Trump ignores Angela Merkel's pleas against violence Austrian far-right FPÖ draws ire over refugee internment plan The head of Austria's nationalist Freedom Party wants to place refugees in army barracks. Critics are appalled. But this isn't the first time the FPÖ has made headlines with populist campaigns. Right-wing rise in Austria: Threat for Europe? Austria's far right waits in the wings after Kurz victory Open letter urges boycott of Austrian cabinet and its right-wing FPÖ members Austria's Sebastian Kurz wants deeper ties with Germany Austrian Holocaust survivor trolled after warning about FPÖ Austria's Sebastian Kurz turns to far-right FPÖ for coalition talks Freedom Party of Austria - what you need to know Austrian parliament passes burqa ban as part of new migrant law Israeli deadline fans fears among African migrants Israel plans to deport thousands of African asylum seekers within the next three months. They have the choice of leaving for a third country or indefinite imprisonment in Israeli jails. Israel to deport 40,000 African refugees without their consent Israeli leader makes landmark African tour African Hebrews fight for recognition US aid cut: Why Pakistan shouldn't rely on China After the suspension of US security assistance, Pakistan's dependence on its longtime ally China is bound to increase. But analysts say it would be a double-edged sword and comes with its own problems. Trump announces new Afghan strategy Imran Khan: military solution has failed in Pakistan and Afghanistan US suspends 'security assistance' to Pakistan after Donald Trump calls it terrorist 'haven' What Donald Trump can really do to 'rein in' Pakistan Donald Trump slams Pakistan's 'lies and deceit' over terrorism Pakistan summons US ambassador to explain Donald Trump tweet Skepticism in Gilgit-Baltistan over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor What does China want to achieve in Afghanistan? China presses Afghanistan-Pakistan rapprochement Can India challenge China with new Iranian Chabahar Port? China's Xinjiang Muslims 'require DNA samples' for travel documents Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Why is China 'protecting' the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad militant group? What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? Husain Haqqani: 'US will no longer ignore Pakistan's militant support' Iran: Pro-regime rallies after Friday prayers Hardliners have been simultaneously extinguishing anti-government protests while organizing pro-regime rallies. There were unconfirmed reports of small anti-government protests overnight in the provinces. Are pro-government demonstrations a sign of a changing tide in Iran? – Q&A with Iran expert Paulo Casaca Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blames unrest on Iran's enemies Iranians march in pro-regime rallies: state TV Iran warns of crackdown as 200 protesters arrested Iranian crisis deepens as 10 killed overnight Shirin Ebadi on Iran protests: 'Government cannot silence the hungry forever' Iranian army chief offers assistance in 'fighting' protesters Israelis watch closely as Iran protests Iran protests: EU urges restraint, US and Israel up pressure Catalan ex-vice president Oriol Junqueras must stay in jail Spain's Supreme Court has ruled Oriol Junqueras will continue to be held in prison, after more than two months behind bars. The decision means he will probably not be able to be sworn into the new Catalan parliament. Catalan independence supporters take to the streets: Charlotte Chelsom-Pill from Brussels Catalonia vote: Campaigning draws to a close Rebuking Madrid, Catalans vote to secede from Spain Opinion: Spain and Catalonia have a communication problem Catalonia separatist groups win absolute majority Catalan independence supporters in Brussels demand EU attention Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Catalan crisis: Spain rejects Catalonia's 'tacit' declaration of independence Catalonia crisis: Spain takes over regional parliament, calls elections after independence declaration Catalonia's ex-vice president Oriol Junqueras refused bail by Spanish Supreme Court fossil fuels Donald Trump's offshore drilling plans spark fierce criticism The Trump administration has announced plans to vastly expand offshore drilling. But state governors and conservationists have vowed to defend coastal communities and marine life. US offshore drilling plan unveiled Keystone oil pipeline leaks thousands of gallons of oil in South Dakota 17,000 Kilometers through Canada Obama blocks new offshore drilling in Arctic for next five years The legacy of Deepwater Horizon: What researchers learned about oil spills 'Fire and Fury' book on Trump White House goes on sale A much-awaited book went on sale on Friday. Its author Michael Wolff claims to have gained access to the Trump White House as a proverbial fly-on-the-wall and conducted scores of interviews. Explosive book on Trump's presidency hits bookshelves UK lawmakers call for 'latte levy' on disposable coffee cups The Environmental Audit Committee wants to tax coffee cups and put the money toward improving recycling facilities. Britain uses 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups each year, but only recycles 1 percent. Making coffee cups from coffee waste You can have your coffee - and eat it! Starbucks continues Chinese expansion with huge luxury outlet in Shanghai Can a deposit system help reusable coffee cups catch on? Starbucks to take control of over 1,300 Chinese stores Britain's lust for burning trash sends recycling goals up in smoke What to do about Germany's mounting packaging waste? Drinking coffee for the climate Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea: UN dispatches envoy amid reports of failed coup A UN envoy is to visit Equatorial Guinea next week as authorities there say they put down a coup last month. But information is scarce amid a social-media blackout. Equatorial Guinea: Ruling party expected to win as polls close French court finds African playboy Teodorin Obiang guilty of embezzlement Africa in 2018: The old generation remains at the helm Equatorial Guinea president extends 36-year rule Shirin Ebadi on Iran protests: 'Government cannot silence the hungry forever' Anti-government protests in Iran have grabbed global headlines over the past several days. In a DW interview, Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi urges Iranians to pressure Tehran to hold a referendum on their political future. Head of Iran Guards declares end to 'sedition' Mobile phone footage of protests in Iran Opinion: Is the end near for Iran's theocracy? Iran unrest claims more lives as new clashes break out Iranian leader Khamenei blames 'enemies' for protests Iran's Revolutionary Guard declares 'end of sedition' Iran protests: Arab states between trepidation and glee Iranian army chief offers assistance in 'fighting' protesters Michael Wolff: Who is the 'Fire and Fury' author? Wolff's expose on the Donald Trump presidency "Fire and Fury" shot to the top of Amazon's best-seller list even before it was released. So who is the man behind the most-talked about book of the year? Donald Trump isn't talking to Steve Bannon Explosive book on Trump's presidency hits bookshelves Donald Trump-Steve Bannon spat: President's lawyers issue legal threat Steve Bannon calls Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia meeting 'treasonous' Fake news 'casts wide net but has little effect' Stephen Bannon: Four facts about the former 'Darth Vader' of the White House Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon leaves the White House The violent world of Japan's sumo wrestlers Shaken by the fallout from a new scandal involving grand champion Harumafuji, sumo's elders would still prefer to handle crises internally - and punish those who break ranks. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Sumo robots - autonomous fighting machines Sumo grand champion Harumafuji to retire following assault allegation Japan acts to shed sumo's scandal-plagued past What do grisly killings say about Japanese society? 'Dye your hair black!' – Is Japan against individuality? Japan's 'love hotels' - places where anything goes 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 2018