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Around the Globe 02.11.2012 | 17:00 UTC Transatlantic Relations US lukewarm on potential Chancellor Steinbrück US policymakers hope that a potential German Chancellor Peer Steinbrück would ensure continuity on existing German policy - especially as it might affect US economic and other interests, writes Kevin Lees. US Election US voters abroad mobilize for presidential poll Many Americans abroad have already postmarked their ballots for the presidential election. In Germany, Democrats and Republicans are debating the issues in a political culture that's often far outside American context. Race for the White House Romney dominates first presidential debate Yes he can... hope for a second term US Election US parties wrangle over new election laws Republicans and Democrats are at loggerheads over laws in some states requiring voters to show proof of who they are. Will the new rules prevent voter fraud or keep millions away from the polls? Florida county points to outcome of US election Fracking on the agenda in US elections Yes he can... hope for a second term Don't believe the hype about presidential debates Transatlantic Relations Germany to check gold reserves stored abroad Much of Germany's gold reserves are stored abroad, in vaults in the US, Britain and France. No one has actually seen the gold bars for a long time - which has prompted German federal auditors to call for a look. German auditors urge check of gold reserves Germans' fondness of paying in cash remains intact US central bank stimulus lifts world stock markets Military Legal gray areas permit German covert missions Their missions are dangerous and covert. Details about German Special Forces operations are only revealed in the aftermath - if at all. And even then, not much information gets out. Afghans condemn German colonel's promotion German special forces reportedly catch Taliban chief Afghanistan seeks strong partnerships Drugs Bolivia breaks the mold in 'war on drugs' Instead of ruining farmers' livelihoods by eradicating their coca plots, Bolivia is applying "social control." It's led to a drop in the plant's cultivation in a country the US blames for being a source of illegal drugs. Listen to the report Civilians stuck in crossfire of Colombia's civil war The war on drugs: Peña Nieto's Herculean task Slain Mexico drug chief's body stolen Africa Islamists ban traditional storytellers in Mali Islamic groups are imposing sharia law in northern Mali. Secular music is banned along with performances by griots, the traditional African singers and storytellers, who in earlier times, used to act as mediators. AU lifts Mali suspension, plans intervention Germany backs Mali intervention, but not with weapons UN and African leaders seek solution for Mali Music Bregovic breaks down racism with 'gypsy' music Discrimination against Roma and Sinti communities continues to be a major problem across Europe. But the "gypsy" inspired music of world-famous Balkan musician Goran Bregovic is breaking down stereotypes. TFF Rudolstadt: A big festival without big names Goran Bregovic on the 'madness' of Balkan music Eurovision has brought the Balkans together for half a century More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012