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Around the Globe 23.02.2018 | 17:00 UTC US launches new sanctions against North Korea targeting dozens of shipping companies President Donald Trump has called the new set of sanctions the "largest-ever" targeting North Korea. The move comes as Trump's daughter Ivanka is in South Korea for the end of the Winter Olympics. North Korea invites South Korean president to Pyongyang North Korea using Berlin to flout nuclear sanctions US claims North Korea canceled secret meeting at Winter Olympics with Mike Pence Majority of South Koreans favor North Korea 'friendship' Nobel Peace Prize for Korean hockey team? North Korea leader Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president to summit North Korea earned $200 million from banned exports: UN South Korea seizes another ship suspected of shipping oil to North Korea UN slaps new sanctions on North Korea in 15-0 vote Interceptions cut off another source of North Korean fuel Sergey Lavrov: Russia to vote for Syria truce at UN Russia's foreign minister indicated Moscow would support a 30-day ceasefire in Syria at the UN Security Council. The international community has accused Moscow and Damascus of indiscriminate shelling of civilians. Army shelling in Eastern Ghouta is 'a massacre' - Merkel UN fails to reach temporary ceasefire deal for Syria's 'preventable humanitarian disaster' Ghouta: Death toll soars as Syrian government bombards rebel-held city Crisis in Syria's eastern Ghouta has 'intensified dramatically' First aid convoy in months reaches town east of Damascus UN pleads for ceasefire in Syria's Ghouta as over 300 dead in strikes New French immigration bill provokes backlash France is working on a new immigration law designed to streamline the asylum process. But aid workers fear the legislation could turn the country into a proper "expulsion machine," reports Lisa Louis from Paris. France to step up expulsions with new asylum laws France presents new immigration bill Emmanuel Macron vows not to allow Calais migrant camp repeat Refugees in France balk at pressure to move off streets Is Emmanuel Macron Europe's new Angela Merkel? Germany's empty refugee shelters: Sensible backup, or waste of money? Deportations illegal if torture likely, rules Germany's top court Italy's Five Star Movement feeds on voters' anger The Five Star protest party is riding high in the polls ahead of next week's election in Italy. Their anti-establishment, anti-immigrant message is resonating with frustrated Italians. Megan Williams reports from Rome. Italy's 5 Star Movement Racial motive suspected in Italy drive-by shooting Virginia Raggi could be the answer to Rome's mess Italy warns of 'influence campaigns' ahead of key elections Italy, the sick man of Europe? Italy deals blow to citizenship rights for migrants Silvio Berlusconi warns of migrant 'social bomb' in Italy Kenya Opinion: EAC leaders should mediate in Kenya's political impasse East African leaders are meeting in Uganda to discuss a range of issues including trade disputes. DW columnist Generali Ulimwengu thinks they should also discuss the deteriorating political crisis in Kenya. Dengue vaccine controversy sparks panic in Philippines Health experts fear that a drop in immunization rates amid an ongoing dengue vaccine controversy could jeopardize other government vaccination programs and trigger epidemics in the Philippines. Ana P. Santos reports. Singapore's mosquito police Chikungunya outbreak hits Delhi economy Philippines: Dengue vaccine may be linked to 3 deaths Dengue: risks and side effects of the world's first vaccine Philippines - workers with HIV face discrimination, says HRW Why HIV infections are rising in the Philippines Battle for Marawi takes huge toll on public health in Philippines EU doubles funds for G5 Sahel military anti-terror security force The funding for the multinational G5 operation in West Africa's Sahel region is designed to stop Islamist insurgencies. The broader plan is to stop people having to leave the region. Africa analyst Paul Melly on the Paris summit for the G5 Sahel force German Defense Minister: Development in Mali 'a question of political processes' Sahel zone: New operation to fight terrorism Sahel force could tackle jihadists 'without antagonizing communities' Germany to end participation in EU military mission in Somalia Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canada's Justin Trudeau amid talks of 'snub' Modi met the Canadian premier nearly a week after he arrived on his first state visit. Trudeau's trip to India has seen him make multiple costume changes and show off dance moves but has not gone exactly to plan. Canada's Trudeau apologizes after 'physical altercation' with lawmaker Why Narendra Modi hugs the rich and powerful Canada's Justin Trudeau shakes up indigenous affairs with Cabinet reshuffle Justin Trudeau criticized after telling woman to say 'peoplekind' rather than 'mankind' Trudeau unveils cabinet that 'looks like Canada' Trudeau sorry for 'historic wrong' against aboriginal Canadians Social media and the rise of the Global Politician Neanderthals – the oldest masters of cave art Neanderthals created decorative objects and cave paintings thousands of years before our Homo sapiens ancestors, according to landmark finds. The two human species apparently had the same cognitive abilities. The face of evolution Neanderthals dined on woolly rhinos and used aspirin Sex with the Neanderthal Humans and Neanderthals 'shared Europe' Borussia Dortmund: Michy Batshuayi slams Europa League racist abuse Borussia Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi has accused Atalanta fans of racial abuse during a Europa League tie in Italy. The Belgian star complained on Twitter that he was subjected to constant "monkey noises." Michy Batshuyai: Dortmund's new star attraction Europa League: Late Marcel Schmelzer strike keeps Dortmund in Europe Europa League: Michy Batshuayi the hero again as Borussia Dortmund edge Atalanta Russian soccer club Spartak Moscow under fire for 'racist' tweet Black players in Italy urged to strike after Muntari is handed suspension EU leaders meet to discuss post-Brexit budget gap and new EC president election EU leaders meet informally in Brussels to discuss how to deal with the loss of funds from the UK when it leaves the bloc. The group of 27 is also discussing how to chose the next President of the European Commission. The EU is still waiting for Germany Angela Merkel: Brexit to leave 'very challenging' budget hole EU budget chief wants billions more from Germany post-Brexit Jean-Claude Juncker's German 'monster' Martin Selmayr becomes top EU civil servant Myanmar bulldozed scores of Rohingya villages, says human rights group Human Rights Watch says the Myanmar authorities' actions were aimed at covering up evidence of atrocities against Rohingya Muslims. HRW calls on the government to allow UN fact-finding team in to Rakhine state. Humanitarian crisis looms in Rohingya refugee camps Myanmar prepares for returnees, but Rohingya remain wary Myanmar's Rohingya rebels - What you need to know Opinion: The pope and the word Rohingya Myanmar's Rohingya: A history of forced exoduses Reuters says Myanmar detained its journalists over Rohingya massacre probe Rohingya people in Myanmar: what you need to know Myanmar Rohingya crackdown: 'A textbook example of ethnic cleansing,' says UN Myanmar, Bangladesh agree to return Rohingya refugees in two years All the wild horses are extinct: study New genetic research has revealed that the world's wild horses went extinct hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago. Scientists found that an assumed wild breed, native to Mongolia, were actually domesticated horses. Preserving the world's last wild horses Saving wild horses from going extinct Camel hospital opens in Dubai Preserving the world's last wild horses Australia: Barnaby Joyce steps down as deputy prime minister An affair with a younger staffer and a sexual misconduct complaint sparked calls for Joyce's resignation. The conservative lawmaker will remain in the Australian Parliament after he formally resigns on Monday. Barnaby Joyce: 'I'm going to get back to work' Australia: Extra-marital affair strains coalition Australia bans sexual relations between government ministers and staff Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull mulls law to force lawmakers to declare citizenship Armed officer at Florida high school resigns after failing to confront shooter Officer Scott Peterson waited four minutes outside the high school building after the shooting started. Seventeen people were killed in the six-minute ordeal at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14. US school shooting in Florida leaves at least 17 dead Trump addresses Florida shooting Trump, NRA double down on arming school staff Can a group of Florida high school students change America's cycle of gun violence? Florida school shooter charged with 17 counts of murder Florida school shooting leaves 17 dead Florida students call for gun control: 'Without action, children die' Opinion: US students loudly protest gun laws Donald Trump orders ban on Las Vegas-style bump stock gun modifications New charges filed against former Trump campaign aides Manafort and Gates Ex-Trump campaign chiefs Paul Manafort and Richard Gates have been hit with fresh charges of tax and bank fraud. Although unrelated to their work for him, some of the alleged crimes took place around the US election. US indicts 13 Russians over election tampering FBI challenge White House over secret Memo FBI expresses 'grave concerns about material omissions of fact' in Russia memo US Congress could clash with Trump administration on new Russia sanctions Russia probe: Donald Trump ex-aide Paul Manafort pleads not guilty to 12 charges US indicts 13 Russians for election interference Trump's ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort sues Justice Department over Russia probe Donald Trump willing to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe Donald Trump wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, media report Attorney admits lying to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation team 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? 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