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Around the Globe 06.04.2018 | 16:00 UTC Facebook admits 2.7 million EU users' data possibly shared Facebook has told the EU that 2.7 million EU citizens are among the 87 million people who may have had their data breached. EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova is to call Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg "early next week." Facebook - a network of intransparency? Opinion: While privacy concerns persist, Facebook also contributes to democracy Cambridge Analytica: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg summoned to UK parliament in data misuse case Facebook's Cambridge Analytica data scandal: What you need to know Opinion: The one way to control Facebook — delete your account Facebook admits to far higher number of data breaches Facebook: 'The truth has been lost' 'Social networks don't encourage the exchange of ideas' Cambridge Analytica causing trouble for Facebook in Southeast Asia In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, Facebook is being forced to answer tough questions in Southeast Asian countries whether its platform is being abused and if citizens' data were misused. Facebook - a network of intransparency? Facebook reveals more affected in data breach Facebook's Cambridge Analytica data scandal: What you need to know Facebook to change privacy controls amid data scandal outcry Facebook admits to far higher number of data breaches Facebook: 'The truth has been lost' India sends notice to Facebook over possible election manipulation Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg admits 'mistakes' in Cambridge Analytica scandal Opinion: While privacy concerns persist, Facebook also contributes to democracy Deutsche Post sold voter microtargeting data to CDU and FDP What role did Cambridge Analytica play in the Brexit vote? Israel-Gaza border: Protests turn fatal Israeli troops have opened fire on Palestinian border protesters, killing at least three of them and injuring at least 40. Thousands of Palestinians are protesting along the Israel-Gaza border. Smoke, tear gas and bullets at border protest Protests on border of Gaza Strip lead to deadly clashes United Nations urges restraint after Palestinian protest on Gaza border turns deadly Israeli defense minister rules out inquiry into Gaza killings What is the Saudi prince's strategy in recognizing Israel? EU calls for probe into Gaza protest trtbbb trt DW Business – Europe & Asia World in Progress: Hondurans and the American Dream Mexican lawmakers united in condemning Donald Trump's border policy Merkel to meet Trump in coming weeks Top EU court to rule on Latvia bank chief's ban birds How to protect the great bustard, one of the world's heaviest flying birds If you've never heard of the great bustard, it's probably that there's no room for them where you live. The large bird is under threat. United Nations expert Tilman Schneider explains why, and what we can do about it. Saving Africa's maligned vulture Living Planet: Bird on a wire Time running out to save the Earth's plants and animals Species hunters explore the 'sexy part' of biodiversity Coal versus Kiwis - New Zealand struggles to balance business and environment Germans divided over return of the wolves King of the skies: The return of the eagle 'Dramatic' decline in European birds linked to industrial agriculture Saving Europe's vultures Kenya's LGBT community fights for a place in society Homosexual relationships are a crime in most African countries. In Kenya, sexual acts between two men can lead to 14 years in prison. The Supreme Court is now hearing a case seeking to overturn this. Kenya court outlaws anal exams in landmark victory for gay rights Gay activists take Ugandan government to court for blocking registration Anti-gay sentiment on the rise in Africa Malawi's LGBT battle for health care Tanzania: Clampdown on gays creates climate of hate India and Nepal rebuild trust amid China's regional ambition Nepal's new Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli's visit to India is expected to redefine relations between the two countries amid Kathmandu's growing closeness to Beijing. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi. Protests in Nepal lead to fuel shortages Nepal's economy still rebuilding after quake Nepal votes in first parliamentary election since 1999 Nepal's new PM seeks to balance ties with India, China China increases influence over Tibetan refugees in Nepal Border blockade leaves Nepal short on fuel, blood bags UN peacekeepers killed in Mali as violence threatens regional stability The UN has warned of growing instability in Mali, with chances that violence may spill into neighboring countries. Germany has made its mission in Mali a key defense priority, backing proposals to expand its role. Germany's Bundeswehr mission in Mali Sahel force could tackle jihadists 'without antagonizing communities' German defense minister: Development in Mali 'a question of political processes' What is France's role in West Africa? Burkina Faso: Mali-based militant group claims deadly attacks South Africa: Jacob Zuma dismisses 'politically motivated' charges South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has proclaimed his innocence after appearing in a preliminary hearing into corruption charges. He told supporters outside court that the charges were politically motivated. Jacob Zuma to be charged with corruption: Elles van Gelder from Cape Town South African President Jacob Zuma 'compelled to resign' Opinion: South Africa's lost decade Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as president of South Africa South Africa: The rise and fall of the ANC In Hungary election voters face choice of nightmares Hungarians are being asked to pick between competing apocalyptic visions in Sunday's election: a country and culture devastated by foreign invasion versus a corrupt dictatorship. Tim Gosling reports from Budapest. Hungary prepares to go to the polls Divisions over Orban's policies in Hungary Budapest: New life in old ruins Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally Can Hungary's opposition unite to defeat Viktor Orban? In Hungary, Viktor Orban's favorite mayor goes on a shopping spree Facebook removes Hungarian official's anti-migrant Vienna video Satire one of few remaining bastions in Orban's Hungary National Front co-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen joins ultranationalist European Parliament group The group hailed the elderly French MEP as "our guide and leader for the oncoming struggles and victories!" The National Front co-founder has been an independent since his daughter kicked him out of the party in 2015. France: the Le Pen family feud France's far-right Jean-Marie Le Pen convicted for Holocaust denial France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen proposes rebranding as 'Rassemblement National' Le Pen expelled from French National Front French court upholds Le Pen conviction for Nazi remarks Ejected from the FN, Jean-Marie Le Pen sues party he founded Is the world ignoring North Korea's 'crimes against humanity'? Rights activists have condemned a recent visit to North Korea by the Olympic Committee president as a sign that the international community is willing to overlook human rights abuses for the sake of dialogue. South Korean K-Pop artists perform in Pyongyang North, South Korean officials meet to hash out logistics ahead of rare summit North Korea ignores US-South Korea military drills K-Pop diplomacy as Kim Jong Un attends concert by S. Korean stars Japanese PM Shinzo Abe warns North Korea talks could be ploy After Kim-Xi meeting, Abe eager to advance Japan's interests North Korea wants to be in next two Olympics, says IOC chief Kim Jong Un pledges 'denuclearization' in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping North Korean defector: 'I am still not free' Opinion: A big stage for the 'little rocket man' Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata dies at 82 Japanese anime master Isao Takahata has passed away at a Tokyo hospital after battling lung cancer. He was best known for his works "Grave of the Fireflies" and "Heidi, Girl of the Alps." Heidi forever: Switzerland's most famous orphan is back Two Films Share the Golden Bear Japan's parliament approves controversial security bill South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye receives 24-year jail term A South Korean judge has found the former President Park Geun-hye guilty of abuse of power, as well as the crime of coercion. She has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Park Geun-hye South Korea: Ex-president Park Geun-hye's friend jailed for 20 years for corruption Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong sentenced to five years in jail South Korea's Choi Soon-sil – the woman who brought down a government Samsung heir walks free after court suspends jail term South Korean constitutional court rules President Park Geun-hye must leave office Slovakia: Thousands rally to demand police chief step down over journalist's murder Tens of thousands of Slovaks have rallied to demand the country's police chief be fired following the murder of Jan Kuciak. Thursday's march was the largest since protests forced prime minister to resign last month. Corruption hinders economy in Slovakia Rampant corruption in Slovakia could spook some investors New Slovak government wins confidence vote amid ongoing protests Slovakia: Has the EU looked the other way for too long? Investigative journalist Jan Kuciak killed in Slovakia Slovakia's interior minister resigns amid uproar over investigative journalist's murder Murdered Slovak journalist's final report details links between Mafia, government Merkel to meet Trump in coming weeks German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to meet with US President Donald Trump in the next few weeks, the White House says. Relations between the two leaders have been strained over defense spending and trade. Change in attitudes among Germans towards US: study Merkel defends surplus as US threatens trade war NATO joins Angela Merkel and Donald Trump to voice concern about Putin's 'invincible' weapons Germany 'not fair' on defense spending, says Donald Trump Donald Trump and Angela Merkel discuss trade, Russia in phone call Sierra Leone Opinion: The change of power in Sierra Leone is a big win for the people The election of Julius Bio as president is a vote against corruption and other issues that plagued Sierra Leone in the last decade. It's also a major victory for the people, says Abu-Bakarr Jalloh. Sierra Leone: Exclusive interview with presidential candidate Julius Maada Bio Leone20F Interview with Goodluck Jonathan on Sierra Leone elections Sierra Leone court gives green light for elections People of Sierra Leone set to go to polls, finally Sierra Leone: Samura Kamara to challenge Julius Maada Bio's presidential win Sierra Leone: Temporary ban on runoff election lifted Waiting for benefits from Sierra Leone's giant 'peace diamond' Sierra Leone mudslide victims still wait for help 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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