Around the Globe | 27.07.2012, 16:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 27.07.2012 | 16:00 UTC US Election Democrats banking on Occupy's social impact The Occupy Movement in the United States may have provided the Democrats with what could be a winning issue at the ballot box - social justice, writes Andreas Etges for DW's Transatlantic Voices column. Afghanistan Kabul hospital hell reveals depth of corruption In 2010, the US discovered that Afghan soldiers were being starved to death in a US-funded military hospital in Afghanistan, and nothing was done. Now US lawmakers are losing patience with corruption in the country. Opinion: Kabul must 'finally take a stand' Hopes for long-term aid for Afghanistan Higher education in Afghanistan pinched by war Syria Hospitals provide haven for Syrian survivors Hospitals along the Turkish-Syrian border are struggling to cope with the growing number of Syrian refugees. Many of them are army deserters, prepared to deal with the ordeals in hospital rather than face death at home. EU steps up sanctions against Syria 'A symbolic victory for the Syrian rebels' Health AIDS drugs resistance rates rise in Africa A study into the efficacy of AIDS drugs in Africa has found that resistance is rising. The researchers want surveillance of drug resistance to be integrated into treatment programs. Faster HIV tests in rural South Africa Washington AIDS summit heralds 'turning point' Annual UN HIV survey finds much to applaud Energy China's hunger for energy is insatiable China's energy needs have doubled since 2000. However, the country does not have enough resources of its own and has been shopping around the world. Chinese plans may benefit German engineering sector Chinese companies discover the US As Mongolia booms, Germany wants a slice of the cake Athletics Kenya's Iten produces world's best runners Iten in Kenya's Rift Valley is a Mecca for potential running champions. Formerly a sleepy farmers' town, it now nurtures the world's best long-distance runners. Their potential for the Olympics is looking promising. Clean drinking water in Kenya Mobile app gets fair pay for farmers' hard work Kenya: Unequal access to the school system Holocaust Archive on deportation of French Jews opens Discovered in a cupboard 20 years ago, the only surviving police archive documenting the deportation of French Jews has been opened up to public view for the first time. The contents are a treasure trove for historians. Lifestyle Beware of Berlin's Loch Ness For those looking to dive (literally) into summer, Berlin is the place to be. No other major European city has as many lakes with long-standing bathing traditions - just beware of what's lurking beneath the water. Lake Walchen – Three Travel Tips Old masters compete for space in Berlin Berlin learns to flirt with the sun More DW DW on YouTube Have you already been to DW's YouTube Channel? Why not join our YouTube community? Subscribe and be the first to see new videos or read about what other YouTube users are posting.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012