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Around the Globe 26.01.2018 | 17:00 UTC solar energy Donald Trump isn't the only solar power protectionist The United States, the European Union and India are all slapping tariffs on Chinese solar panels, accusing Beijing of dumping. Does this trade war risk killing the nascent solar power industry? Protectionist US trade policies worry emerging nations US 'America First' tariffs on washing machines and solar panels anger China, South Korea Cheap solar energy the fastest growing new power source China leading the way in solar energy expansion as renewables surge Solarworld to file for insolvency US slaps new tariffs on Chinese solar panels EU imposes two-year punitive duties on China solar panels WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asks UK court to scrap arrest warrant Assange's lawyers argue that the warrant serves no purpose now that he is no longer wanted for questioning in Sweden over alleged sexual assault. Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorean embassy in London since 2012. Assange case 'an entirely political episode' - Australian documentary filmmaker John Pilger speaks to DW Sweden drops rape charge against WikiLeaks' Assange WikiLeaks celebrates 10 years with new threats WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuadorian citizenship Julian Assange: Ecuador looks to end WikiLeaks founder impasse Julian Assange: Five years without sunlight Reports: US preparing charges against Assange, WikiLeaks Opinion: Tolerating Wikileaks Swedish prosecutors drop rape probe against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange Ecuador grants Julian Assange asylum India, ASEAN agree on maritime cooperation as China asserts power Ten Southeast Asian leaders were guests of honor at India's 69th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, underscoring the region's importance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy agenda. The ASEAN way: Where is it leading? Narendra Modi - India's prime minister and populist From 'Look East' to 'Act East' – India shifts focus South China Sea - what you need to know RCEP free trade deal is 'no substitute for the TPP' African Roots African Roots: Tracing Africa's historical figures From Ghana's pan-Africanist leader Kwame Nkrumah and Hausa legend Bayajida to Angola's Queen Njinga Mbande, DW digs into African history to shed light on influential Africans who left a legacy. Bayajida: The legend of Hausa land Nkrumah: Ghana's pan-Africanist leader Julius Nyerere: Tanzania's founding father Louis Rwagasore: for a united Burundi Dinknesh - a peek into the history of humankind Bayajida: The legend of Hausa land Kwame Nkrumah: Fighting for a united Africa Julius Nyerere: Undeterred African leader Louis Rwagasore, the unifying prince Dinknesh - a peek into the history of humankind African Roots Bayajida: The legend of Hausa land Historians doubt that Bayajida existed, but the legend of Bayajida remains powerful. It refers to him as the man whose lineage founded the Hausa nation. The legend is re-enacted yearly in Daura, Nigeria. Bayajida: The legend of Hausa land African Roots: Tracing Africa's historical figures Louis Rwagasore, the unifying prince Julius Nyerere: Undeterred African leader Kwame Nkrumah: Fighting for a united Africa Politics US President Donald Trump declares 'America open for business' at Davos summit In a defense of "America First," Donald Trump has urged companies from across the globe to invest in the US. The president also called for greater cooperation on combating terrorism and pressuring North Korea. Protectionist US trade policies worry emerging nations Has Donald Trump helped American workers? Davos: New momentum for Europe? Trump in Davos 'to tell world how great America is' European business execs applaud Donald Trump's tax cuts at Davos Dow Jones shoots above 25,000 points Donald Trump tweets: Mexico border 'Wall is the Wall' US 'America First' tariffs on washing machines and solar panels anger China, South Korea Globalization: Even Davos gets the blues Davos 2017: The great uncertainty The Gambia Adama Barrow: 'Security challenges remain' one year after Jammeh's departure Gambian President Adama Barrow has said that during his first year in office his country has made tremendous progress, especially within the economic sector but security challenges remain. DW Exclusive interview: President Adama Barrow German president makes historic visit to The Gambia The Gambia's post-election blues EU resumes aid to Gambia's new government Hope for young Gambians at home Barrow: 'Press freedom has been restored' Caving in Switzerland Switzerland: Cave tourists emerge after long, unplanned stay Seven caving tourists trapped by floodwaters for five extra nights in Switzerland have emerged safely. They had sheltered in a bivouac in Hoelloch, the world's eighth-largest underground system, with their guide. Mexico claims longest underwater cave Rescuers work to extract injured man from Bavarian cave system Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: 'We need to counter extremist ideological narrative' Pakistan is set to hold general elections this year which will be crucial for its democratic future. DW spoke to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman, about the key problems facing the nation. 'Pakistanis should not come to Europe illegally' Child killings spark public outrage in Pakistan Benazir Bhutto: Former Pakistani PM 'was highly undemocratic' Panama Papers: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif faces graft charges in Pakistan Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? 'Is My Shirt Long Enough?': Artist Shehzil Malik launches Pakistan's first feminist fashion line Donald Trump slams Pakistan's 'lies and deceit' over terrorism What Donald Trump can really do to 'rein in' Pakistan Asia China proposes 'Polar Silk Road' across Arctic to streamline trade Beijing has outlined its strategy for developing trade routes across the Arctic as ice continues to deplete in the polar region. China has dismissed claims that it "may plunder resources or damage the environment." China builds new billion dollar 'Silk Road' New study links Antarctic ice-shelf melt to global sea-level rise China's 'New Silk Road' goes straight through the Caucasus China's Silk Road: a lucrative opportunity for Germany? 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions China's Arctic ambitions spark concerns Turkey's Erdogan threatens to expand Syria border offensive Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to clear his country's Syrian border of "terrorists" up to Iraq, expanding a current operation. Such a move would further risk alienating Turkey's allies, the US included. Do Turks back their country's cross-border offensive? "Operation Olive Branch" continues despite US warning Afrin: Kurdish forces call on Damascus in fight against Turkey Donald Trump warns Turkey over Syria incursion: White House Turkey's offensive in Syria: Why a muted response from the US and Russia? Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin: What you need to know Australia Day Protests Australia Day: Thousands protest 'European invasion' Marches have taken place across Australia in protest at a national holiday many see as offensive to indigenous people. Divisions over Australia Day have been growing in recent years. World in Progress: The plight of Australia's indigenous people Desperation is rife among Australia's indigenous peoples Australia bans tourists from climbing Uluru Copyright restored to Albert Namatjira family in Australia Satellites in orbit despite 'lost contact' with Ariane 5 rocket Two satellites have been successfully launched into orbit despite French firm Arianespace losing contact with its rocket. NASA also breathed a sigh of relief, as equipment for its latest mission was also on board. A scientist's life in the tropics First German-built satellite in more than 25 years reaches orbit The perfect job? Work's great and life is relaxed for space engineers in the tropics Four more Galileo satellites enter space Europe a step closer to 'satellite navigation independence' with Galileo launch Scientists find ice deposits on Mars with potential to support human visitors NASA study provides first proof of ozone hole recovery Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Israel wants to expel African refugees World in Progress: New homes for homeless underage refugees in France World in Progress: Helping Kabul's drug addicts return to a normal life   © Deutsche Welle 2018