Around the Globe | 17.08.2012, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 17.08.2012 | 16:00 UTC Syria Expert: Annan's mission 'politically suicidal' Kofi Annan's resignation as joint special envoy to Syria has thrown the political process there into uncertainty. DW spoke to Vivien Pertusot of the Institut Francais des Relations Internationales (IFRI) in Brussels. Amnesty: 'World did too little too late in Syria' Conflict Injured Syrian refugees turn to safe hospitals With clashes between government forces and rebels in Damascus and Aleppo, tens of thousands of Syrians are fleeing to neighboring countries like Lebanon. Many are in need of medical care, but treatment is expensive. Syria's unprecedented unrest Syria's unprecedented unrest Hospitals provide haven for Syrian survivors Society Egypt's women demand end to harassment Security forces are nearly non-existent on the streets of Egypt and an increasing number of women fall victim to sexual harassment. Harassers target protesters in what some call politically motivated abuse. Germany and Iran argue over sexual harassment Indian women use mobile phones for self defense Egypt's revolutionaries struggle to get heard Iran German photographer offers fresh view of Iran Photographer and filmmaker Benedikt Fuhrmann has an exhibition in Munich that shows Iran apart from the Ayatollah and its nuclear policy. He hopes his photos will promote international peace and understanding. Israel publishes alleged Egyptian olive branch Cologne arts academy aims to internationalize Israel to Iran: We love you Health Israel helps India clean up the Ganges river It has been 26 years since India embarked on a lofty plan to restore the heavily polluted Ganges river. But the project has seen many setbacks. Now, with fresh cash from the World Bank, the river might make a recovery. India-Bangladesh talks tackle same old issues India's first environmentalists continue the struggle Argentina's filthy Riachuelo river faces clean-up Ukraine How Ukraine takes a page from Russia's book Observers say Ukraine is becoming increasingly like Russia - less democratic and more authoritarian. President Viktor Yanukovych seems to be inspired by President Vladimir Putin - but the comparisons only goes so far. The 'European Dream' has faded in Ukraine Russian civil rights legend carries on struggle Opinion: Ukraine still on the sidelines France Paris tour delves into city's African history Black Paris Tours shows visitors the city's long African history beyond just Josephine Baker. Founder Ricki Stevenson says her clients leave Paris with a new understanding of the city and of their own place in the world. Listen to the report The untold story of the rock 'n' roll GIs Rhine fossils challenge European prehistory German theater slow to discover minorities, says Turkish director History The untold story of the rock 'n' roll GIs For US soldiers in Germany during the Vietnam War, playing in bands was a way to escape - boredom and even combat. One group won a band contest and recorded an album. Only one member has resurfaced to tell the story. Bayreuth stage director favors 'modestly modern' take Rolling Stones rocked the Iron Curtain Euphoria for Sweden in Eurovision 2012 More DW m.dw.de – DW's mobile website m.dw.de – Our new address for mobiles is easy to remember – and even easier to type into your handset's browser. Experience all of our multimedia content and international news that has been optimized for on-the-go use.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012