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Friday, August 10, 2012

Around the Globe | 10.08.2012, 16:00 UTC

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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