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Around the Globe 20.04.2018 | 16:00 UTC Switzerland: Duck snapped twice for speeding in 30km zone A duck or pair of ducks have been caught by the same speed camera flying at more than 20 kilometers per hour over the limit. The feathered felons are still at large. Ducks who love snails who love wine Cologne to refund 365,000 drivers fined incorrectly Mighty ducks fight pests in South Africa 'Islamic State' trolled with photoshopped rubber ducks Have China-Australia ties reached a new low? Relations between Beijing and Canberra have been put under pressure with Australia's introduction of an anti-foreign interference bill and reports of a Chinese military base being planned in Vanuatu. One Belt One Road financing: blessing and a curse? Xi promises an open China, but will it help? Australia drifts toward China amid wobbly US ties China summons Australia's ambassador over influence row China accuses Australian media of racism and paranoia Australia, New Zealand reassess Pacific role amid growing Chinese influence Australia, US, India, Japan mulling 'infrastructure scheme to rival China' Australian publisher pulls book amid China backlash fears Exposed: Why Vanuatu is the world's most 'at-risk' country for natural hazards Central African Republic: UN defends role in Bangui clashes More than 20 people died in clashes when UN troops conducted an operation in the volatile PK5 neighborhood of Bangui earlier this month. DW spoke to the head of the mission. Fleeing Violence in Central African Republic Shocking level of violence targeting children: Donaig Le Du, UNICEF's Chief of Communications for the Central African Republic, speaks to DW World in Progress: Dire situation in the Central African Republic CAR President Faustin Touadera: 'Conflicts are why the population has no hope' 'Flight risk' Porsche executive arrested over Dieselgate scandal Amid concerns that he could flee the country, German police have taken Porsche manager Jörg Kerner into custody. The emissions scandal has spread from Volkswagen's core VW division to many other brands. Diesel clouds over the Geneva Motor Show German diesel bans set to affect businesses Porsche at the Retro Classic Porsche premises searched by prosecutors over diesel scandal Will taxpayers foot the bill for Dieselgate? Environmental Action Germany: scourge of German carmakers Records galore for Volkswagen, despite diesel woes VW turns to Diess, the uncompromising cost cutter Windrush scandal puts UK immigration policy on the spot The UK government has resorted to damage-control mode after an outcry over the deportation and hounding of British Caribbean citizens resident in the country since the 1950s and 1960s. Samira Shackle reports from London. UK launches Commonwealth charm offensive as Brexit nears UK's Theresa May apologizes to Caribbean 'Windrush Generation' for clampdown Britain sees drop in net migration from the European Union Brexit: UK and EU on collision course over residency rights Reports: British Prime Minister Theresa May plans migration curbs India's space agency sets its sights on the Sun The recently appointed chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Kailasavadivoo Sivan, spoke to DW about the agency's humanitarian purpose, and its upcoming mission to send a probe to the Sun. India launches Mars mission India aims for Mars India launches mini-space shuttle India launches 20 satellites in record mission India launches eight satellites in longest launch mission India reaches for the stars with its heaviest-ever rocket India's Mangalyaan space probe enters Mars orbit Gaza border protests turn deadly again in clashes with Israeli forces The death toll in recent protests has risen to at least 36 after two Gaza men were killed. Protestors say they want to return to their former lands, but Israel has accused Hamas of orchestrating violence. Palestinian ambassador to the UN condemns Gaza border killings Palestinians gather for mass protests along Gaza-Israel border Israel marks its 70th anniversary, but not everyone shares the joy Israel-Gaza border: Protests turn fatal Romania to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem, says government As the Castro era ends, Cubans grumble at pace of reforms For the first time since the 1959 revolution, Cuba's new head of state will not answer to the name Castro. Miguel Diaz-Canel takes on a country facing many challenges. Andreas Knobloch reports from Havana. Changing of the Guard Cuba's private sector in limbo Cuba's new president vows to continue revolution Cuba's new president Diaz-Canel vows Communism will go on US tightens terms for Americans traveling to Cuba EU eyes a fresh start in Cuba relations Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart, eldest son of ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro, dies aged 68 Cuba: Mystery illness strikes down American tourists, embassy staff New leader in Cuba: What's in store after the Castros? North Korea: Historic phone line opened with South Korea For the first time in history the two Koreas have opened a direct hotline between their leaders. South Korea's Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are due to meet next week. Date for inter-Korean summit announced North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump to meet South Korea: North committed to 'complete denuclearization' of peninsula CIA boss Mike Pompeo held secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: US media Is the world ignoring North Korea's 'crimes against humanity'? Indian PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Merkel in Berlin The meeting between Modi and Merkel is expected to focus on ways to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. Post Brexit, India's reliance on Germany and France has been increasing, say experts. India and Germany strengthen trade ties Frank-Walter Steinmeier spreads message of peace in India India bets big on solar power Emmanuel Macron wants France to replace Britain as India's 'gateway to Europe' India's Narendra Modi greeted by protestors in London as outrage mounts over rape cases Indian PM Modi tells Merkel India and Germany 'made for one another' Will Modi's Germany trip give thrust to free trade? Can biodynamic farming solve India's agricultural woes? Indian and German startups to hook up through exchange program Indo-German ties and India's independence Steinmeier Wraps Up India Trip Ex-FBI director Comey's memos detail Trump conversations The memos reveal conversations between Trump and Comey on the Russia probe, prostitutes and jailing journalists. The papers are expected to play a key role in an investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 election. James Comey calls Trump 'morally unfit to be president' Comey documented the conversation because 'Trump might lie' James Comey: 'Trump morally unfit to be president' What you need to know about the five inquiries looking into Donald Trump, James Comey and Russia The Comey affair: What happens now that Trump fired the head of the FBI? Special counsel Robert Mueller issues subpoena to Trump Organization Michael Flynn to testify Trump's team directed him to contact Russia Why the question of how James Comey understood Donald Trump is so crucial Donald Trump cast as lying 'mafia boss' in James Comey book Donald Trump: I did not record Comey chats on Russia scandal 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 19.04.2018 Inside Europe: Will Trump and Macron see eye to eye? Inside Europe: Is Austria the ashtray of Europe? Inside Europe: Is football still a men's game in Denmark? Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Romania to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem, says government Romania could be the first European country to shift their embassy to Jerusalem after a contentious decision by the US. Israel has reportedly offered preferential treatment to the first 10 countries to make the move. Trump's Jerusalem plan: A capital mistake? Pence: US embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem next year EU High Representative Federica Mogherini on the status of Jerusalem Israel's PM Netanyahu urges EU to follow US on Jerusalem Jerusalem: Three things to know Donald Trump says he may travel to Jerusalem for embassy opening Israel at 70: What does the future hold? Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize 'reality' of Jerusalem status UN votes 128-9 to reject US decision on Jerusalem 8 things you need to know about Romania's culture US brings forward new Jerusalem embassy opening to mid-May EU warns Romania against planned judicial reforms George Soros' Open Society Foundations may move Budapest office to Berlin The Open Society Foundations, backed by US-Hungarian billionaire George Soros, is considering closing its Budapest branch and opening a new one in Berlin. Soros has faced pressure in Hungary. Soros in Orban's sights in run-up to Hungarian elections Elite university could close Hungary's Viktor Orban targets critics with 'Soros mercenaries' blacklist George Soros 'won't butt out' on Brexit after UK press hounding Hungary: War of words between George Soros and Fidesz heats up Hate speech in the Hungarian election campaign Orban launches personal battle with Soros over Hungary Rudy Giuliani joins Donald Trump's legal team in Russia probe Rudy Giuliani, a former New York mayor, is one of three new attorneys joining US President Donald Trump's legal team. The move sees Trump gain not only a media-savvy defender, but also an outspoken supporter. Special counsel Mueller to probe Trump-Russia links 'Russia tried to influence the US elections' Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will not be in Trump's cabinet Special counsel Robert Mueller issues subpoena to Trump Organization Trump labels Democrats criticism of Sessions a 'witch hunt' Putin denies election meddling, is defiant on Navalny crackdown Donald Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: US media Analysis: Despite Flynn's guilty plea, Trump presidency not over yet Donald Trump's top lawyer resigns as Russia probe gains traction US President Donald Trump's lawyer calls for end of Mueller probe Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani favored to become Secretary of State Why the Russia probes don't cripple Trump's foreign policy Opinion: Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron embody a two-speed EU Germany and France are the drivers of European Union integration. But Chancellor Angela Merkel could struggle if she tries keeping up with President Emmanuel Macron's breakneck reform agenda, says DW's Jens Thurau. Macron in Berlin pushing for EU reforms Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron present united front in Berlin Emmanuel Macron seeks to win over Angela Merkel on EU reforms Germany: Angela Merkel's CDU critics threaten to block coalition projects Angela Merkel stresses migrants, Islam in first Bundestag address of new government WorldLink Multiclick This weekly one-hour radio show brings you personal tales behind the news headlines. WorldLink: Widows of Budhpura WorldLink: Weapons smugglers in Syria WorldLink: Togo's witch children WorldLink: Q&A with Kalpona Akter 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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