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Around the Globe 09.02.2018 | 17:00 UTC Philippines - workers with HIV face discrimination, says HRW Philippine workers infected by HIV suffer workplace discrimination on account of their health status and usually do not seek redress, revealed a new report released by Human Rights Watch today. Ana P. Santos reports. HIV crisis in the Philippines Duterte's 'war on drugs' in the Philippines Manila's midnight callers Why HIV infections are rising in the Philippines Philippines' war on drugs affecting fight against HIV Dying of shame and AIDS in the Philippines Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte rejects crimes against humanity probe into 'drug war' Trump protests in Manila expose social turmoil in the Philippines Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Rodrigo Duterte under attack by 'Temperamental Brats' Historic handshake marks Korean unity at Olympic Opening Ceremony Athletes from North and South Korea marched together, as Kim Jong Un's sister shook hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. She leads the highest-level North Korean delegation to ever travel South since 1953. In Seoul, Germany's Steinmeier warns Koreas that reunification needed luck, and hard work Curtain rises on Pyeongchang Winter Olympics North Korea has 'no intention' to meet US officials during Olympics Opinion: Kim Jong Un's Olympic Games Queen Muhumuza: Fighting colonialism in East Africa About a hundred years ago in Uganda, Queen Muhumuza stood against patriarchal, colonial and chauvinist forces. She was a spiritual leader, a military leader and a fighter for social justice. Queen Muhumuza: Fighting colonialism in East Africa Iraqi Kurds carried out mass executions of alleged 'Islamic State' fighters, HRW says Human Rights Watch has accused Kurdish Pershmerga forces of executing "scores" of detainees in northern Iraq in 2017. The Kurdish Regional Government has denied the allegation. Iraq's political landscape in disarray Ghana: President vows to step up fight against youth unemployment President Nana Akufo-Addo has promised to create thousands of jobs. But it's a daunting challenge and many young people remain skeptical over the government's ability to deliver. Ghana: No longer an African role model? 'Africa needs its youth' Ghanaian president tells Berlin conference Meet Ghana's new president, Nana Akufo-Addo Opinion: Africa's youth waiting for generational change Brexit transition period not set in stone if disagreements persist, EU's Barnier says EU negotiator Michel Barnier reminded the UK that details on its post-Brexit strategy were still sketchy. He warned that a transition deal was by no means certain due to "substantial disagreements." Can Brexit be stopped? Brexit: UK and EU on collision course over residency rights The Irish border — what you need to know Brexit: EU ministers agree on transition period demands Brexit: EU warns Britain of 'unavoidable' trade barriers if it leaves customs union Donald Trump urges Theresa May to get tough in Brexit talks How a hard Brexit could hurt Germany: Reckoning with the worst that may befall Remainers launch campaign for second Brexit referendum UK's 'Dippy' the Diplodocus dinosaur goes on first tour Dippy, an iconic skeleton of the dinosaur Diplodocus, which had graced the entrance hall of the UK's Natural History Museum for 112 years, has set off on a UK-wide tour. It's meant to highlight biodiversity in Britain. Why were dinosaurs so big? Londoners mourn the loss of a giant fossil Australia dinosaur footprint demolished Dinosaurs are extinct because asteroid hit the wrong spot South Africa South Africa's President Zuma: A chronology of scandal President Zuma is facing increasing calls to resign as his political career has become overshadowed by corruption allegations and scandals. Here is a timeline of the major events that tarnished his reign. Jacob Zuma: Apology for non-security upgrades South Africa postpones state of nation address amid possible Zuma recall Zuma drops rape cartoon case South Africa's power family, the Guptas: What you need to know South Africa's ruling ANC elects Cyril Ramaphosa as new leader Opinion: South Africa's ANC chooses pragmatism over corruption From poverty to presidency: South Africa's embattled leader Jacob Zuma South Africa's ANC re-elects Zuma as party leader South Africa 'broke its own laws by hosting Bashir' South African government under fire over al-Bashir Guptagate: DA threatens legal action as ANC backs Zuma ANC wins South African elections despite opposition gains South Africa's Zuma ordered to pay back money for 'unlawful' home renovations Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges Egypt launches new operation against 'Islamic State' The operation targets militants in the North Sinai province, which has born the brunt of the extremist violence. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi asked the military to "use all necessary force" to end jihadis' attacks Egypt mosque bombing kills more than 300 worshippers Egypt: Police kill 3 militants in shootout after church attack Egypt targets militants following Sinai attack Egypt's tourism industry suffers a critical blow Egypt announces major security shakeup after militant attacks Japan wants to attract more European travelers As Japan gears up to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, the country's tourism industry has launched a campaign to highlight unique experiences in the land of the rising sun that will appeal to international travelers. From Tokyo via Kyoto to Miyajima Japan: Off the beaten tourist trail Japan's 'love hotels' - places where anything goes Japan tourism growing rapidly Japan: the land of a thousand conveniences Japan's love affair with vending machines DRC: Fighting against the stigma of rape Women raped in the DRC fear being rejected by their families, often leading to a vicious cycle of poverty and prostitution. A local aid organization is working to help victims and change attitudes. DR Congo: Militiamen accused of mass rape of young girls Life sentences for militiamen who raped children in DR Congo 'Women and girls expect to be raped' Reuters says Myanmar detained its journalists over Rohingya massacre probe Reuters news agency has published a report by two arrested reporters on the massacre of 10 Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. The news agency says they were arrested because of their investigation and called for their release. Myanmar police charge Reuters journalists Myanmar bars UN human rights investigator Myanmar's Rohingya: A history of forced exoduses Two Reuters journalists arrested in Myanmar Rohingya crisis: US diplomat quits Myanmar panel over Aung San Suu Kyi 'whitewashing' Myanmar: Rebel group says bodies found in mass grave not militants Myanmar court charges Reuters journalists under Official Secrets Act In Seoul, Germany's Steinmeier warns Koreas that reunification needed luck, and hard work In South Korea, Germany's president is seen as a symbol that reunification remains a possibility even in bleak times. Michaela Küfner reports from Seoul that Frank-Walter Steinmeier is trying to keep such hopes in check. North Korea using Berlin to flout nuclear sanctions Korea: History of a divided nation North Korea cables reveal East Germany's deep-rooted suspicion of Kim regime North Korea flexes muscles ahead of Winter Olympics with military parade UN lifts travel ban on senior North Korean official for Winter Olympics visit Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Mayor Mvogo optimistic despite Monrovia's many challenges World in Progress: Cities of the Future World in Progress: Cambodia's opposition   © Deutsche Welle 2018