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Around the Globe 19.01.2018 | 17:00 UTC activism French airport protest camp: 'We will continue to live here' After 50 years of resistance, the French government has abandoned its plans to build a new airport in western France. DW discussed the recently announced decision with an activist at the squatted site. Megaprojects: A tale of two airports Living Planet: Degrowth – the answer to the planet's problems? Our addiction to growth is harming the climate Emmanuel Macron, Europe's climate hero? Macron's new environment chief: Greenwashing or green leading? Degrowth - is it time for a new kind of economics? Defending lands, indigenous group fights dams in Brazil's Amazon In Xi we trust - Is China cracking down on Christianity? In China churches are being demolished and new laws are set to increase monitoring of religious activities. As more Chinese turn to Christianity, the Communist Party sees a rival in a struggle for hearts and minds. Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult Can God be Offended? Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide Expert: China aiming to 'reduce Christianity's public profile' Rebooting the Catholic Church Opinion: The state already plays a role in religion Abandoning Christianity: The young adults who are moving on What it's like to be a Christian in Iran Opinion: Religion is not the problem Opinion: Believers respecting believers Chinese Communist Party takes control of paramilitary police Only threats in Trump's China policy? One year after Donald Trump's inauguration, US trading partners in Europe and Asia are largely in agreement that it could have been much worse. But what is going to happen in the smoldering trade dispute with China? What effect has Trump's presidency had on Africa? China's economic growth rebounds in 2017 Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea China trade surplus drops, but not with US China: 'We will not halt US bond purchases' UK's Boris Johnson suggests giant bridge to France after Brexit The British Foreign Secretary has floated the idea of building a giant bridge between France and Britain after Brexit. French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said the plan should at least be considered. From Britain to mainland Europe France offers to loan Bayeux Tapestry to the UK Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Theresa May's search for the exit Eurotunnel reports 'best year ever' Middle East Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria The Turkish defense minister has announced the beginning of a military offensive to oust Kurdish forces from a Syrian city. But the YPG, a Kurdish militia that has received US support, vowed to defend its territories. Turkey threatens attack 'at any moment' on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria The Middle East's complex Kurdish landscape Turkey-US relations 'entering a risky period' As Syrian war nears end, some can never go home again Turkey signals military incursion on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Turkey warns citizens against traveling to United States Europe survives Donald Trump's first year in office The Trump presidency has shaken, but not broken the foundations of trans-Atlantic ties. Europe has found a way — for now — to deal with his idiosyncrasies, as Teri Schultz reports from Brussels. Trump one year in office Trump tells NATO members to pay up Brussels: Trumpian hellhole or wonderful city? Trans-Atlantic ties: Angela Merkel needs a Donald Trump strategy Nations start to choose sides in event of North Korea war NATO expects Trump commitment: Stoltenberg Trump calls on NATO members to contribute 'their fair share' 'Fire and Fury': Trump too overwhelmed to consider Europe Opinion: Sigmar Gabriel's plea for a different Europe US sanctions: Nervous Russian elite 'realize Putin made a serious mistake' Hundreds of Russian oligarchs could be included on a list of potential US sanctions in the upcoming "Kremlin Report." DW spoke to former US diplomat Daniel Freid about growing anxiety within the Russia elite. Risking a return to Russia Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law US and Russia chief diplomats show 'readiness' to talk despite escalating tensions Why would Russia be selling natural gas to the US? Kalashnikov stays tight-lipped ahead of new US sanctions US-Russian exchange provides optimism in 'Cold War' freeze EU: Social media companies accelerate hate speech removals in self-regulation push Social media firms and the European Commission have been pushing for self-regulation in the fight against hate speech. Their latest results show that it seems to be working. Damaging - fake news on the internet Facebook - powerful opinion maker The politics of deleting online hate speech German satire magazine Titanic back on Twitter following 'hate speech' ban Mark Zuckerberg makes 'fixing' Facebook a personal goal for 2018 Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown climate change Global warming: 2017 was second-warmest, last three years are record hot Data from leading international weather agencies shows the record-breaking trend toward a warmer planet is continuing. The findings uphold scientists' understanding of human-caused climate change. 1.5C degree goal 'extremely unlikely' – IPCC 2017: The year climate change hit Sea ice at record low in Arctic and Antarctic 2016 set to be hottest year on record US scientists say 2015 was hottest on record 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 18.01.2018 Inside Europe: Homelessness in Berlin Inside Europe: Bretons keep an eye on Catalonia Inside Europe: Italian artisans go high tech Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Turkey: Mesale Tolu's husband, Suat Corlu, arrested again, others detained Journalist and activist Suat Corlu, husband of German journalist Mesale Tolu, has been arrested again in Turkey, along with at least five others. Tolu and Corlu had been released from jail just weeks ago. Deniz Yücel doesn't want release tainted by 'dirty deal' German activist speaks out about Turkey imprisonment Turkey axes another 2,700 public workers in post-coup crackdown Germany, Turkey to resume regular consultations in sign of thawing relations Turkey: German journalist Mesale Tolu released pending trial German journalist Mesale Tolu urges more government pressure on Turkey Cape Town could run out of water by April The South African city of Cape Town could soon dry up after dismal rainfall left city dams almost empty. Residents and visitors are being asked to restrict usage of water even further. Drought-stricken Cape Town faces 'Day Zero' 2017: The year climate change hit Making seawater into drinking water with the help of the sun Waiting for the rain in parched Cape Town Is Emmanuel Macron Europe's new Angela Merkel? German Chancellor Angela Merkel is heading for talks with French President Macron, the man slowly assuming her role as Europe's leading figure. But with a new Franco-German treaty to discuss, both still need each other. The French president's vision of Europe Merkel and Macron show united front at EU summit Merkel calls for unity in Germany and Europe Emmanuel Macron: A Republican 'Sun King' whose popularity is not setting Macron thanks US at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris No thaw: sober assessments of Putin's visit to France Erdogan in Paris: Journalists are 'gardeners' of terrorism Germans believe Merkel's best days are over Germany's CSU returns to far-right political battleground Germany ends 2017 without a government for Angela Merkel Emmanuel Macron starts China visit in Silk Road gateway city of Xian Angela Merkel from A to Z: the many faces of the German chancellor Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Toxic banana production in Ecuador World in Progress: Difficult reintegration of ex Boko Haram fighters World in Progress: Caribbean Islands after the hurricanes   © Deutsche Welle 2018