Around the Globe | 27.04.2012, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 27.04.2012 | 16:00 UTC United States National interests trump personal ties for Romney The recently revealed friendship between Mitt Romney and Benjamin Netanyahu has caused a stir in the US election campaign. But it won't have a big impact, even if Romney wins the White House. Obama-Romney race gets underway Mitt Romney - politician, businessman, Mormon Iran issue heats up US-Israeli relations Arab World Chaos ahead of Egypt's presidential elections A month ahead of the vote, the situation remains unclear. After 10 candidates were blocked, tens of thousands, including the Muslim Brotherhood, protested against the ruling military council. Egyptians rally to hold military council to its word Religious tolerance far from guaranteed in Egypt Egyptian presidential hopefuls banned Middle East Hamas steers a new course after break from Syria The ongoing violence in Syria is forcing the Palestinian Hamas to strike a new path. Initial steps indicate that the group will follow a more pragmatic course in the future. Palestinian unity required to move forward Hamas undergoes gradual change Palestinian unity not a safe bet Justice Africa reacts to Taylor verdict The verdict against ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor for involvement in the Sierra Leone conflict is headline news across Africa. Opinions are mixed, especially in his home country. Court delivers landmark verdict in Taylor case Prosecution urges court to convict Charles Taylor Mia Farrow contradicts Naomi Campbell at war crimes trial Arab World Algeria opts for status quo rather than experimentation There have been no uprisings in Algeria comparable to those in other Arab states. Though young people unhappy with the government make up a large part of the population, mass protests cannot be expected. Syria's unprecedented unrest Algeria opens election period in bid to ease discontent Arab League transforms itself into a sought-after partner Conflict Latin America looks back on a tradition of violence Murder, rape and mutilations are common crimes in Latin America, considered one of the most violent areas in the world today. Is the violence a legacy of the region's bloody past? A new study examines the phenomenon. Rio+20: What's the right path for Latin America? Washington's neglected southern neighbors Mexico's drug war leaves a path of destruction Corruption India's defense deals mired in corruption A series of embarrassing corruption scandals plaguing the military establishment in India have been blamed on the role middlemen play in the procurement process. The issue is now the subject of intense debate. Opinion: Is India on its way to becoming a superpower? India's anti-graft law stalls in parliament Corruption watchdog calls on G20 to crack down on bribery More DW Public online voting has opened for DW's 2012 KLICK! photo competition Online voting for DW's photo competition "KLICK! Your view of culture and education" is underway! Check out a selection of photos submitted by contestants from more than 30 countries and pick your favorite now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012