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Around the Globe 16.02.2018 | 17:00 UTC MSC chief Ischinger warns of high global danger of war Munich Security Conference chairman Wolfgang Ischinger has urgently warned of growing security threats facing the world. He told DW ahead of the Munich meeting that the danger of war was at its highest in decades. Munich Conference chair hopes to get adversaries talking Strong support for Turkish offensive, dissent suppressed Rex Tillerson says US and Turkey have 'same goals' in Syria Rex Tillerson, Recep Tayyip Erdogan quiet as US-Turkish tension in Afrin looms Russia deploys nuclear-capable missile system in Kaliningrad: reports Dialogue with North Korea must continue, says German President Steinmeier Ukraine: The forgotten victims of Donbass Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin: What you need to know Is Europe bold enough to counter US ambivalence? World leaders tackle uncertainty at the heart of global order On its opening day, the Munich Security Conference has raised unsettling questions about the future of Europe, Washington's role in the world and the demise of international relations. Ursula von der Leyen: 'The world needs a responsibly minded America' Munich Security Conference Chairman Ischinger challenges Trump on EU German Defense Minister Ursula Von der Leyen and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis pledge commitment to transatlantic relationship Guehenno: Europe should up defense spending, US should offer more than statements Munich Security Conference to stress the value of Europe Harvard historian Armitage: US at a 'very delicate moment' Eight facts about the Munich Security Conference Each February, Munich takes center stage in global politics. Here are eight important facts about the Munich Security Conference. Munich Security Conference Chairman Ischinger challenges Trump on EU America first: A threat to the world order? Munich Security Conference to stress the value of Europe Analysis: Security, a fundamental shift 'A post-Western age': Munich Security Report details fragile world order As Trump re-evaluates NATO, NATO must rethink Russia Mattis leaves mark on first NATO visit; EC pushes back on spending demands G20: World leaders in search of lost trust German, US defense ministers pledge commitment to transatlantic relationship Von der Leyen kicked off the international security meeting by calling for a more globally committed United States. The US Defense Secretary affirmed the importance of Europe to the US and praised German troops. MSC: Ursula von der Leyen on NATO German Defense Minister: 'I am happy to see how deep transatlantic bonds are' Ursula von der Leyen: 'Fight against terrorism, not against Muslims' Munich Security Conference Chairman Ischinger challenges Trump on EU Eight facts about the Munich Security Conference Munich Security Conference to stress the value of Europe Analysis: Security, a fundamental shift Mattis leaves mark on first NATO visit; EC pushes back on spending demands NATO: Russia targeted German army with fake news campaign Opinion: Deniz Yücel's release shows the limits of Erdogan's power The release of German journalist Deniz Yücel can be chalked up to persistent diplomacy. It also shows that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not as omnipotent as he thinks, says DW's Jens Thurau. German journalist Deniz Yücel released from jail in Turkey - lawyer A timeline of the year Deniz Yücel spent in Erdogan's prisons in Turkey Chancellor Angela Merkel sees hurdles in way of improved Turkish relations AKP Vice-Chair: Human rights 'have excelled' under Erdogan Foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey urge rapprochement Germany's Martin Schulz drops bid for foreign minister job after SPD pressure Rex Tillerson says US and Turkey have 'same goals' in Syria African Roots Queen Njinga Mbande: The diplomat warrior Njinga Mbande was a diplomat and a military chief from the 17th century in the territory which is now known as Angola. She fought the Portuguese through military actions and diplomacy until her death at 82. Queen Njinga Mbande: The diplomat warrior Russian ice skaters baffled over Olympic ban Figure skater Ivan Bukin is one of over 100 Russian athletes barred from the Olympics over the doping scandal. The IOC decision has bewildered Bukin and confirmed what many in Russia believe is an anti-Russian campaign. Olympic Games - Russia remains defiant CAS rejects dozens of appeals from Russian athletes Opinion: Russians have right to be jubilant after IOC and WADA farce Russia to organize alternative competition for banned Olympic athletes 2018 Winter Olympics: A day-by-day account Germany's Savchenko and Massot win pairs figure skating gold with world record score UN calls on Iran to stop 'surge' of juvenile executions The UN human rights office has said Iran is the worst in the world when it comes to sentencing minors to the death penalty, an international crime. Three minors were executed in January, and 80 more remain on death row. Amnesty report: Death sentences up, executions down Iranian woman faces imminent execution after "unfair trial" UN notes 'staggering surge' of executions in Iran Amnesty: Iran's death row reform falls short Amnesty International: Fewer executions worldwide, but more death sentences Child marriage in Iran forces girls into a life of oppression Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Dire situation in the Central African Republic World in Progress: No peace in sight for the Central African Republic? World in Progress: Fighting Honduran machismo culture   © Deutsche Welle 2018