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Around the Globe 23.03.2018 | 17:00 UTC Germany and France to take action against Russia for Salisbury poisoning The EU has recalled its ambassador to Russia in response to a poisoning, but Paris and Berlin want further action. Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel stood side by side as they went on to condemn US tariffs. EU summit: Russia in the spotlight Merkel, Macron meet to discuss EU reform No new tariffs: Steelworkers react to EU exemption Brexit: what has happened so far? Police at scene of hostage situation Blaming Russia for nerve agent attack, EU to recall ambassador to Moscow Novichok nerve agents – Russia's dangerous 'new' poison How France's Emmanuel Macron wants to reform the EU Washington issues a 'pause' on steel and aluminum tariffs for EU, says US official EU warns of post-Brexit trade 'frictions,' rejects UK ambitions for unique trade deal French police kill perpetrator in supermarket hostage event Cameroon Cameroon goes to the polls in senatorial elections Eight opposition political parties in Cameroon will be competing with the ruling CPDM of president Paul Biya for the 70 elective senate seats in the country's March 25 senatorial elections. Saving Cameroon's endangered apes Cameroon's private media defy ban on political debate 'Risk of violence spiraling' in Cameroon after attack on police Cameroon confirms detention of separatist leaders Cameroonians flee government troops in English-speaking regions Cameroon's Biya marks 35 years in office Sarah Baartman: Reclaiming an African venus Changing from domestic servant to wondrous attraction, Sarah Baartman was considered an ape in Europe. Though people paid in droves to stare at her body, she died in poverty far from her South African home. Sarah Baartman: Reclaiming an African venus Sarah Baartman - 192 years in Europe Death of Brazilian councilor marks birth of movement for new politics More than a week after murdered councilwoman Marielle Franco was laid to rest in Rio de Janeiro, the dust is far from settling. Brazil has been confronted with its inequalities, Donna Bowater and Priscilla Moraes report. Brazilians protest death of councilwoman Marielle Franco Brazilian councilwoman and rights activist gunned down in Rio de Janeiro Brazilians struggle over reparations from slavery era Indigenous land demarcation sparks divisions in Brazil Iran and North Korea: The return of John Bolton's 'axis of evil'? President Trump's new security adviser has built a reputation as a foreign policy hardliner, who has advocated military action against North Korea and Iran. What does his appointment mean for future of US policy? Who is John Bolton? Trump chooses Bolton as national security adviser Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran 'is the greatest threat to our world' John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump Opinion: John Bolton's rise could be death knell for Iran deal Donald Trump replaces US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Mike Pompeo 'US must not cross red line' during possible Trump-Kim meeting Iran nuclear deal under pressure as Pompeo heads to State Department Could Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions shake up the Middle East? Vladimir Putin calls for unity and 'deep-seated change' after election victory Russia needs a "real breakthrough" to improve the life quality of its citizens and face historical challenges, President Vladimir Putin said in a televised address. He also urged his opponents to work with the Kremlin. It's official: Putin once and future president of Russia Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with more than 75 percent Putin's certain victory: What you need to know about the Russian presidential election Vladimir Putin 4.0 — Russia's wartime president Pakistan honors late human rights icon Asma Jahangir Pakistan has conferred the country's highest civilian award on Asma Jahangir, the human rights icon who died in February. DW talks to Pakistani women who are continuing Jahangir's legacy in a male-dominated society. #MeToo movement in Pakistan: 'We've had enough' Mukhtar Mai: Gang rape victim on fashion catwalk Pakistani rights activist Asma Jahangir dies at 66 Asma Jahangir - Pakistan's fearless rights campaigner Asma Jahangir: 'Pakistani intelligence plotted my assassination' Asma Jahangir: 'Panama Papers report aimed at ousting PM Sharif' Imran Khan's ex-wife and activist Reham Khan: 'Sexual coercion rife in Pakistani politics' Pakistan child rape and murder case 'just tip of iceberg' Verna: Pakistani rape film pushes social boundaries Taliban magazine aims to turn women into jihadists French police kill perpetrator in supermarket hostage event The man killed at least three people before being shot dead by police. Interior Minister Gerard Collomb described the attacker as a "small-time" drug dealer and praised an officer who swapped places with a hostage. Police at scene of hostage situation France marks three years since Charlie Hebdo attack Two years after Bataclan terrorist attacks France 'must forget' Macron anti-terror law replaces French state of emergency 2015 Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam stands trial in Brussels 'Islamic State': Will it survive a post-caliphate future? US-led coalition in Syria attacks pro-Assad fighters, 100 dead Will China's regulator reshuffle turn all state media into propaganda? Beijing has announced a plan to consolidate film, news and publishing under one regulatory body. With control over all media content, China's Communist Party can project its ideal image and quash dissent. Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult China flexes its muscles in foreign firms Opinion: China's Xi Jinping — the man who decides the fate of billions Sieren's China: Old-school show of power Germany 'stagnating' in cultural struggle with Russia, China China accuses Australian media of racism and paranoia 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics South Sudan South Sudan's economy is among the victims of the conflict As the armed conflict rages on, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir is looking for ways to revive the economy. The solution he came up with was to replace the finance minister. But will that help? South Sudan's famine threat looms large Conflict in South Sudan with hyperinflation, food insecurity threatening famine for 2018 South Sudan: Armed groups free over 300 child soldiers 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 22.03.2018 Inside Europe: A push to promote the French language Inside Europe: Music offers mafia kids a refuge from crime Inside Europe: Tourists wear out their welcome in Amsterdam Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe US Congress approves $1.3 trillion budget Lawmakers in Washington approved the deal which includes President Donald Trump's border wall and increased military spending. Proposed cuts to environmental programs were rejected. 'Dreamers should not be held hostage' US shutdown extended as key vote delayed Anxiety in the US over Trump's arts budget cuts Trump budget calls for steep cuts to low-income support programs US Congress negotiators hammer out $1 trillion budget agreement Is a US government shutdown looming after Donald Trump's DACA meddling? Why Donald Trump's immigration deal is a hard sell Donald Trump tweets: Mexico border 'Wall is the Wall' John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump The new national security adviser and the president share a disdain for the current Iran nuclear deal despite broad support among allies. And Bolton could have a belligerent influence on a host of other issues as well. Bolton on NSA's role Countries pledge billions to rebuild Iraq Trump chooses Bolton as national security adviser War-torn Iraq seeks help from abroad to rebuild John Bolton to replace H.R. McMaster as Donald Trump's national security adviser Saddam Hussein, the Gulf War and the new Middle East Trump praises Saddam Hussein for killing terrorists without trials US and South Korea to resume joint military exercises Donald Trump replaces US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Mike Pompeo Donald Trump's top lawyer resigns as Russia probe gains traction Trump administration hits Russia with new sanctions for election meddling, cyber attacks US House Republicans find 'no evidence' of Trump-Russia collusion US embassy to open in Jerusalem by end of 2019, Mike Pence tells Israel What is the Iran nuclear deal? Amnesty International slams Western arms sales to Saudi Arabia and allies in Yemen war The rights group said selling weapons to Saudis had a devastating effect on civilians in Yemen. Germany announced it would not backtrack on the sale of patrol boats to Saudi Arabia. What is happening in Yemen? Merkel urges Saudi Arabia to improve its human rights record Saudi Arabia signs warplane deal with UK during crown prince visit Yemen faces 'catastrophic' conditions, says UN Yemen's forgotten war: Locals tell their stories Venezuela to knock three zeros off currency amid hyperinflation Venezuela plans to remove three zeros off its battered currency. The largest bill in circulation, the 100,000 note, can hardly buy a cup of coffee. Venezuela launches cryptocurrency Venezuelans launch new currencies amid economic crisis Venezuela: A country in meltdown Venezuela's own bitcoin-like cryptocurrency — the petro Venezuela starts pre-sale of Petro cryptocurrency Venezuelan presidential vote delayed to May after deal with some opposition parties Venezuela: UN agency warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe' Blaming Russia for nerve agent attack, EU to recall ambassador to Moscow The EU will recall its ambassador to Russia for consultations in response to a nerve agent attack on an ex-double agent in England. Several EU member states are also considering expelling Russian diplomats. Britain: Attacks on Russian exiles Boris Johnson: Russia's position in Skripal case is increasingly bizarre Novichok nerve agents – Russia's dangerous 'new' poison German minister: UK nerve agent attack a 'serious violation' of international agreements France, Germany, UK, US blame Moscow for ex-spy chemical attack - joint declaration Russia to expel 23 British diplomats in spy-poisoning row Salisbury spy poisoning: Vladimir Putin rejects claims as 'nonsense' Is it time for Germany to revisit its Russia relationship? WorldLink Multiclick This weekly one-hour radio show brings you personal tales behind the news headlines. WorldLink: Tramadol takes root in Togo WorldLink: Witnessing the My Lai massacre WorldLink: Supporting India's 'forgotten' women WorldLink: Berlin, city of singles Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. 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