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Around the Globe 15.02.2013 | 17:00 UTC Defense Will US-China defense ties improve? The next US Secretary of Defense has to confront the difficult task of developing military-to-military ties with China's People's Liberation Army despite its inherent aversion to the Pentagon, writes Richard Weitz. China flexes muscles at home and abroad The Pentagon's pivot problems Iraq Abuse in UK's Iraq occupation was 'systemic' The UK government is facing more allegations of vicious abuse in its Iraqi prisons during the occupation. Now, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the invasion, lawyers want to prove that the abuse was systemic. Iraq sees a wave of deadly bomb attacks Should drone strikes be considered lawful? Iraqi PM accused of stoking sectarian tension Arms Exports European arms, money fuel US gun addiction After each massacre in the US, Europe laments America's gun culture and violence. At the same time, European companies have no problem selling arms to Americans and supporting the NRA's fight against tougher gun laws. Popping out to buy a gun NRA comes out fighting 'NRA is saying the gun is a symbol of freedom' Obama unveils new gun control plans, signs 23 executive actions Romney, Obama fear gun control could backfire Middle East Yair Lapid, the big winner in Israel's elections Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was punished in recent elections, while newcomer Yair Lapid made a big splash. Lapid, a former TV presenter, took on the ultra-Orthodox and focussed on social justice. Opinion: No clear direction in Israel Netanyahu takes a heavy hit High-flyer challenges Israel's Netanyahu Africa Algeria's fear of its southern neighbors Islamists in Algeria took foreign hostages and demanded an end to French intervention in Mali - and the whole world stopped to watch. DW looks at how the recent hostage taking is connected to the conflict in Mali. Algeria siege shows new actors in North Africa The man behind the Algerian hostage drama Press review: 'France is a belligerent state' Agriculture Brazil to take soy lead with respect for rainforest Brazil is expected to surpass the United States as the world's biggest soy producer by the end of 2013. Though soy production no longer threatens the Amazon rainforest, environmentalists see cause for concern. Global agriculture between hunger and profit Deutsche Bank criticized for resumed commodities trade Argentinians resist Chinese soybean project Crime India struggles to improve justice for women India's first court dealing exclusively with crimes against women has been inaugurated in Calcutta. But campaigners think it will do little to change entrenched misogynist attitudes. The agony of being a woman in India Gang-rape murder highlights flawed justice India moves for swift justice in Delhi rape case Anger grows as foreign retailers enter India Social Media Kenyan politicians embrace social media Many Kenyans use social media networks to discuss politics. Looking ahead to the upcoming elections, analysts warn that there are also risks attached. Kenyans concerned about bloody clashes Kenyan president signs himself hefty retirement package Fresh violence in Kenya's Tana River delta More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013