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Around the Globe 02.02.2018 | 17:00 UTC China vs. Taiwan - controversy over flight route M503 Relations between China and Taiwan are again turning frosty, with about 176 charter flights between the two territories canceled ahead of the Lunar New Year. But the issue is not just about flights. Chiu Bihui reports. Taiwan's IT sector shifts focus to startups China-Taiwan tensions show at Universiade sports event Taiwan calling - Trump's first signal to China Is Trump's commitment to 'one China' policy a thaw in bilateral ties? Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier has entered Taiwan Strait Taiwan hopes for a Trump effect Taiwan offers to help China transition to democracy on Tiananmen anniversary China's envoy in Washington bemoans US arms sale to Taiwan Taiwan passes 'transitional justice' law to review Chinese Nationalist Party record Libya: 90 migrants feared dead in boat accident There were three survivors when a smuggler's boat carrying over 90 people capsized off the coast of Libya. More than 6,600 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea in 2018, according to the IOM. EU Commission addresses migration crisis Refugees in Italy as Europe's new slaves How effective is the EU-Turkey Deal? Living in fear: How anti-Semitic is Germany? Human trafficking in Turin Germany's Bundestag votes to expand refugee family reunifications Applications for EU asylum drop by nearly half in 2017 EU refugee quotas: interior ministers seek compromise as deadline looms Italy: 800 migrants rescued from Mediterranean Sea, two bodies found Emmanuel Macron vows not to allow Calais migrant camp repeat Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close Nigerian returnees face poverty and destitution back home After news of Libyan slave markets went around world in 2017 many migrants stuck in North Africa decided to return home. However, those returning to Nigeria complain that they face the same problems they had left behind. Nigerian migrants return from Libya with stories of abuse IOM steps up opportunities of voluntary return program New report highlights tragedy of migrant slave markets in Libya Slave trade in Libya: Outrage across Africa US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong activists for Nobel Prize A bipartisan group of US senators and representatives said the Umbrella Movement embodied "the peaceful aspirations" of the people of Hong Kong. China asked the US lawmakers to "stop meddling" in its affairs. Hong Kong marks 20 years of Chinese rule Hong Kong democracy activists appeal jail terms in court Hong Kong's 20 years under Chinese rule – A failed project? Hong Kong bans pro-democracy activist from election Opinion: Hong Kong's rift with China is growing Burundi welcomes refugees fleeing DR Congo violence Thousands of refugees have flooded into Burundi to escape a fresh outbreak of fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UNHCR has praised locals for welcoming their traumatized neighbors. Refugee stories: Fleeing from DRC Escalating violence in DRC's Kasai province DRC: President Joseph Kabila battles on many fronts Crisis in DR Congo worsens as death toll rises and refugees flee ICC war crimes judges approve Burundi investigation The forgotten crisis of Burundi's refugees Top UN court orders Nicaragua to compensate Costa Rica for environmental damage The International Court of Justice has ordered Nicaragua to compensate neighbor Costa Rica for damaging protected wetlands. The ruling is the top UN court's first foray into assessing costs for environmental damage. Costa Rica: Nature paradise and colonial past Investing in the rainforest in Costa Rica Climate-friendly coffee farming in Costa Rica A small country that's big on renewables Costa Rica sues Nicaragua over land dispute Ecotourism in Costa Rica Tempers flare between Nicaragua, Costa Rica over US-bound Cuban asylum seekers Nicaragua moves to join Paris climate accord, isolating US, Syria Costa Rica deports Cubans amid 'transit crisis' Malaysia elections - undecided? spoil your vote A new hashtag has been gaining traction among younger voters in Malaysia. #UndiRosak or #SpoiltVote is encouraging those dissatisfied with the current choice of candidates to cast spoilt ballots in the upcoming polls. Founders Valley - Malaysia Malaysia nixes beer festival after Islamist protest Thousands in Malaysia take part in rally against prime minister Malaysia's special court tackles sex crimes against children Malaysia holds competition for best 'gay prevention' video How Malaysia is forging a green future with an eco-label Malaysia's new opposition coalition - a threat to Najib? Malaysia criminalizes child grooming, not child marriage Report: Malaysia premier spent $15 million on luxury items using state-fund money France Eritrean migrants shot in massive Calais brawl At least five people have been shot after a fight involving more than 100 Eritreans and Afghans erupted in Calais. The French interior minister blamed traffickers for "fueling daily violence and brawls." Emmanuel Macron vows not to allow Calais migrant camp repeat Minors left stranded at Calais camp as demolition moves forward Opinion: Out of sight, out of mind - Clearing an 'embarrassment' in Calais In Calais, a rising wall reinforces fears of fortress Europe Sweden: Alexandra Pascalidou meets her neo-Nazi tormenter As a target of hate for Swedish neo-Nazis, Alexandra Pascalidou knows what it feels like to get death threats. She sat down with one of her former tormenters for a coffee and heard the other side. Here is her account. Neo-Nazis and anti-fascists clash in Sweden on Yom Kippur How Greece is combating widespread anti-Semitism German city of Cottbus grapples with violence between locals and refugees 25 years after Rostock-Lichtenhagen: 'Don't dwell on the past, learn from it' German government reveals scope of real estate linked to neo-Nazis Swedish synagogue suffers attempted arson attack 'Coolest Monkey in the Jungle': the long history of racism in advertising Miners rescued from Beatrix gold mine in South Africa The rescue team faced the difficult task of bringing up hundreds of workers one at a time from the 700 to 2,200 meter deep mine. The workers had been trapped in the Beatrix mine since Wednesday evening. South Africa's Zama Zama miners Turmoil beckons? Gold mining in South Africa S. Africa High Court rules against mining companies Cobalt mining conditions cast shadow over electric transport dreams Africa's governments put pressure on mining groups Deep sea mining: Charting the risks of a new frontier Russia marks Stalingrad defeat of Nazis 75 years ago, the surrender of Nazi Germany's Sixth Army marked the end of the Battle of Stalingrad. It was a major turning point in the war, which remains important for many Russians even today. New memorial commemorates Stalingrad dead Russia bans 'The Death of Stalin' from movie theaters German FA to commemorate Battle of Stalingrad at World Cup in Russia German and Russian diplomats pay tribute to Stalingrad victims 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 01.02.2018 Inside Europe: Israeli anger at Polish Holocaust speech bill Inside Europe: The threat from IS in Belgium Inside Europe: Spain still divided by Franco Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Amazon posts record profit in last quarter of 2017 The world's largest online retailer recorded a near $2-billion profit in the fourth quarter. Strong sales for its Alexa, Prime and Cloud services as well as its Whole Foods chain drove the record result. 'All Systems Go' as Amazon launches next wave of disruption CES: battle of the voice assistants Cloud business boosts profits of US 'Big Tech' companies Google spat with Amazon heats up Amazon to produce 'Lord of the Rings' TV series Amazon finally hacks groceries AI-based Amazon Go store makes cashiers redundant New Amazon joint venture aims to lower health care costs Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: A taste for homegrown coffee in Guatemala World in Progress: Coffee Farmers in Kenya World in Progress: Accordion revival Brazil   © Deutsche Welle 2018