Around the Globe | 30.03.2018, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 30.03.2018 | 16:00 UTC Israel denies Easter travel permits to Gaza Christians On Good Friday, hundreds of pilgrims retraced the last journey of Jesus in the Old City of Jerusalem. Many Christians in Gaza, however, are still waiting for permits to take part in the Easter festivities. Protests on border of Gaza Strip lead to deadly clashes Netanyahu again faces Israeli police in corruption probe Palestinian teenager who slapped Israeli soldier to serve 8 months in jail Gaza resident finds ancient graves in vegetable plot Israel's Netanyahu urges end to UN Palestinian refugee agency Opinion: Jerusalem's declaration of pretendence Exiled Azeri journalist shot in southern France An Azeri journalist who sought asylum in France after being imprisoned for criticizing Azeri politics has been shot. Azerbaijan is ranked 162 of 180 countries on the Reporters Without Borders 2017 Press Freedom Index. Dear Germany | 'You're a true friend of press freedom' (Part 5) Dear Germany: 'You're a true friend of press freedom' (Part 5) Azeri journalist's jailing was 'politically motivated' Report: Azerbaijani minister warns reporter over European Games Azerbaijan: Investigations from the German 'underground' Azerbaijan: "There's no freedom of the press" Czech Republic defies Russia, extradites 'hacker' to United States The Czech Republic has defied Russia and deported a Russian accused of hacking to the United States. Russia wanted Yevgeniy Nikulin for online theft; in the US he'll face charges of penetrating US corporate networks. Russia, US battle for extradition of accused hacker Nikulin India: Chinese hackers spying on Indians using WhatsApp, warns army Opinion: The new digital insecurity Ahmed Baba: Timbuktu's famous scholar Ahmed Baba was one of the great African intellectuals of the 16th century. A prolific writer and Islamic scholar, his works include a legal opinion on slavery and a number of biographies of famous jurists. Ahmed Baba: Timbuktu's famous scholar Syrian rebels deny Russian deal to leave Douma Rebels refute a Russian claim that Jaysh al-Islam, or Army of Islam, will leave Douma in eastern Ghouta. The retaking of Douma would remove the final rebel stronghold in Damascus. Mass evacuation of Syrians from Eastern Ghouta continues Opinion: Hell on Earth rages in Syria's eastern Ghouta, while the world watches Crisis in Syria's eastern Ghouta has 'intensified dramatically' Opinion: Where the West has gone wrong in Syria's civil war Opinion: The twisted logic of the war in Syria Syria: Biggest convoy yet leaves eastern Ghouta as rebel evacuation gathers pace Sierra Leone heads into hotly contested election runoff The country will choose a new president on Saturday in a final runoff between Samura Kamara and Julius Maada Bio following a delay instigated by fraud allegations from the ruling party. Life after Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone People of Sierra Leone set to go to polls, finally Interview with Goodluck Jonathan on Sierra Leone elections Sierra Leone mudslide victims still wait for help Sierra Leone after Ebola Sierra Leone president and ex-deputy caught in a political quagmire Sierra Leone: Temporary ban on runoff election lifted Southeast Asian nations 'want to control China's behavior' Negotiations over a code of conduct between China and other nations on the South China Sea planned for March 2018 have not taken place. DW asked Asia expert Bill Hayton if there is a risk to regional stability. US warns China over maritime claims South China Sea dispute - Long way ahead for China, ASEAN Will the US fight for oil in the South China Sea? Philippines and China in diplomatic stalemate over SCS South China Sea: China protests after US warship sails near island India, ASEAN agree on maritime cooperation as China asserts power China's Xi Jinping seeks to win support in Vietnam amid ongoing maritime dispute Russian Foreign Ministry summons envoys of Germany, France, Italy The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned the heads of diplomatic missions from 23 countries to say how many of their officials are to leave Moscow following the UK spy poisoning. Four German diplomats are to go home. Russia expels 150 Western diplomats, closes US consulate The Day with Brent Goff: Kremlin Tit-for-Tat "Evidence for culpability points to the Russian state" Who are the allies of Vladmir Putin and Russia in Germany? Novichok nerve agents – Russia's dangerous 'new' poison Russia announces tit-for-tat expulsions of Western diplomats, will close US consulate in St. Petersburg Salisbury nerve agent attack: Russian spy's daughter Yulia Skripal 'improving' Opinion: Vladimir Putin's diplomatic catastrophe Russian spy Skripal may have been poisoned at home: UK police NATO cuts Russia diplomatic mission amidst spy poisoning row 'Tibet will set the litmus test for China's rise' Tibetans are preparing to mark the 60th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's exile in India. Indian officials stoked controversy by spurning celebrations to avoid angering China. Sonia Phalnikar reports from Dharamsala. Tibetans in India mark 60-year exile of Dalai Lama Dalai Lama advocates dialogue with China Is India snubbing the Dalai Lama? India-China row deepens over Dalai Lama visit Dalai Lama visits northeastern India, despite Chinese warning China threatens EU over Dalai Lama visit Tibetan exiles vote from around the world Kosovo PM Ramush Haradinaj sacks top officials over extraditions to Turkey The extradition of six Turkish nationals from Kosovo has prompted its prime minister to sack his interior minister and intelligence chief. Ramush Haradinaj says the "entire operation" was done without his knowledge. Ramush Haradinaj on Conflict Zone Ramush Haradinaj: Europe is Kosovo's destiny Real and imagined threats: the shared past of AKP and the Gülen movement Turkish diplomats, military request asylum in Germany Air France cancels quarter of flights as staff strike Air France staff are striking in hope of salary increases. Unions want the airline to share its 2017 financial success, but management says more pay raises aren't possible. DW Business – Europe Air France grounds scores of flights Climate-friendly air travel - say what? Stuffy, yeah. But dangerous? How safe is the air in airplanes? Opinion: Air Berlin's fall to earth Drunken pilot leaves 106 Lisbon-bound passengers stranded in Stuttgart Air France strike costs airline a fortune Zimbabwe: Exclusive interview with pastor Evan Mawarire Mawarire is best known as the founder of the #MyFlag movement. He believes Zimbabwean politics has the opportunity to change for the better — but the power to do so lies in the hands of citizens. #ThisFlag: The man behind the hashtag that shut Zimbabwe down Zimbabwe activist Evan Mawarire found not guilty of subversion 'ThisFlag' opposition leader, Pastor Evan Mawarire, arrested in Zimbabwe #ThisFlag shuts down Zimbabwe Belgium cuts Prince Laurent's allowance over unauthorized embassy appearance The Belgian government has reduced an allowance paid to Prince Laurent by 15 percent for a year because he committed a diplomatic breach. Laurent has accused the parliament and media of harassing him. Belgium seeks caps on public financing for royal family Palestinian protest on Gaza border turns deadly Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians as thousands protest for their return to what is now Israeli territory. The protests will continue until the inauguration of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem. Trump's Jerusalem plan: A capital mistake? Balfour Declaration: Is it still important to the Middle East 100 years later? Opinion: Trump wantonly fans the flames of Middle East conflict What are Fatah and Hamas? Intifadas: What you need to know Jerusalem fallout: Deadly clashes between Palestinians, Israelis over US decision Opinion: Jerusalem's declaration of pretendence Donald Trump says he may travel to Jerusalem for embassy opening Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision sparks global outcry Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage' over Trump's Jerusalem decision Berlin and beyond: A Sorbian Easter Around 100 kilometers south of Berlin is an area of land characterized by a labyrinth of more than 200 small canals and the Sorbs, a Slavic minority whose Easter traditions run deep. Tamsin Walker went to explore. Column Berlin and beyond WorldLink: Berlin and beyond, a Sorbian Easter Berlin and beyond: City of singles Berlin and beyond: Now I'm German... Berlin and beyond: #MeToo in Germany Berlin and beyond: Cold comfort city? Can foreign 'Islamic State' fighters' kids return to Europe? Should the children of foreign IS fighters in Iraq and Syria be allowed to return home? Security agencies are alarmed, but aid workers say they're no danger if they get proper support. Judit Neurink reports from Irbil. Children of IS in Belgium Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters German intel chief warns of potential threat posed by wives, children of German jihadis Missing Yazidi women and children hiding in plain sight EU adopts wait-and-see stance as European IS followers face execution Children of 'Islamic State' struggle to integrate in Germany 'Islamic State' follower convicted for trying to create 'army of children' in London WorldLink Multiclick This weekly one-hour radio show brings you personal tales behind the news headlines. 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