Around the Globe | 23.03.2012, 17:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 23.03.2012 | 17:00 UTC Turkey Alevi Turks concerned for Alawi 'cousins' in Syria While the Turkish government is at the forefront of condemning the brutal crackdown on dissent in Damascus, a different perspective can be found among the nation's large Alevi minority. It feels ties to Syria's Alawites. Listen to the report on Alevi in Turkey Syria's unprecedented unrest Counting the cost of the Syrian conflict Assad's Alawite allies United States 'We have a culture of immunity' The world was shocked in mid-March when a US soldier went on a shooting spree in Afghanistan. But expert John Tirman told DW that the killing of civilians is all too common - and rarely punished. US officials name soldier accused of Afghan killings Afghan massacre suspect upset at deployment: lawyer US flies suspected killer out of Afghanistan Iran Airstrikes on Iran an unlikely option for Israel With no resolution in sight to the anxiety over Iran's nuclear program, Israel is keeping the option of military action open. The problem, say various experts, is that the models of the past won't work. SWIFT cuts off Iranian banks on EU's orders Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestinians in Gaza World powers take joint stance on Iran People Iranians and Israelis start a "Bombardment of Love" on social media platforms While politicians in both countries continue to step up the rhetoric, ordinary people in Israel and Iran have launched an initiative to express their respect for each other and their mutual rejection of a possible war. UN rights council launches investigation into Israeli settlements Iranian president summoned by parliament for first time in history EU ministers aim for change without chaos Immigration US activist fights to help immigrants survive The desert region just north of the US-Mexican border has become a deadly proving ground for immigrants in search of a better life. DW profiles one activist who is working to make the region a little more humane. Sarkozy's election vow threatens border-free Schengen area Italy told not to send back intercepted refugees Meet the migrants in Duisburg-Hochfeld East Germany East Germans still marginalized, despite Merkel and Gauck For the first time ever, both Germany's chancellor and president are from the former East Germany. But otherwise, German society has been dominated by western German elites – is a sea change at hand? Gauck's 'nice Sunday' in the Bundestag Germany elects East German rights activist as president East-west pay gap persists decades after German reunification Music Rare sounds from Africa It all began with 500 vinyl records from Ghana. Today, the University of Mainz holds a comprehensive collection of African music. Many recordings remain real rarities in Africa. Berlin's musical melting pot Jazz breaks down barriers in Panama Congolese orchestra is passionate about the classics More DW Screensaver discontinued – Time for something new? DW's screensaver is no longer available. But don't worry – we have plenty of other services to offer. Everything from widgets and RSS-feeds to a full range of apps is just a click away. Discover it all for yourself:   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012