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Friday, February 15, 2013

Around the Globe | 15.02.2013, 17:00 UTC

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!

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