Around the Globe | 09.11.2012, 17:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 09.11.2012 | 17:00 UTC Economy Partisan politics holds US economy captive President Obama's new term starts with a daunting challenge: Unable to reach a compromise on its budget deficit, Congress faces a "fiscal cliff" of austerity, which could push the US into a severe recession. Observers report glitches during US election Economic meeting focuses on growth as solution Obama and Romney clash over the economy Power, purpose and practice: The US and Europe Transatlantic Relations 'No change in US policy toward Europe' There will be no fundamental shift in US policy toward Europe following Obama's reelection. Instead, the partnership will be marked by continuation and reliability, says Vincent Michelot. Brantner: "Obama was barely present in Europe" Obama's victory means reliability for Europe International Relations 'US focus on Asia will remain strong' US foreign policy has a strong focus on Asia. That is not likely to change in Obama's second term. Josef Braml of the German Council on Foreign Relations explains why. Steering EU-Asian ties through the debt crisis China stages naval exercises in tense sea The rocky rapprochement between Japan and China Why is South China Sea such a bone of contention? Arab World Lebanon struggles to deal with Syrian refugees The number of Syrian refugees, mostly women and children, is climbing. Lebanese and international organizations provide help, but they are reaching the limits of their capacities. Praying for peace, preparing for war Lebanon's fragile inner peace Unrest and political uncertainty in Lebanon China China's elite has a finger in every pie Nothing much is known about China's political elite, except that those in power and their relatives are extremely rich. They have shared out the economic pie between themselves and are unwilling to give it up. Power, greed, money and Wen Jiabao Power, money, murder, Bo Xilai and the Party Xi will have limited power with Hu on the sidelines Society Exhibition brings black Germans' stories to light An exhibit gives voice to the histories of Africans, African-Americans and Afro-Germans from the past 300 years of German history. It presents a differentiated perspective on the lives and histories of blacks in Germany. Can a memorial end discrimination? International arts academy opens in Cologne 'There was no real empathy' European Union A day in the life of an MEP To get a sense of what a typical working day looks like at the European Parliament in Brussels, our correspondent spent a day shadowing German Green parliamentarian, Franziska Brantner. Listen to Joanna's report from Brussels Single-seat debate heats up in EU EU student exchange program short on funds EU targets jargon with clear writing campaign Society White South Africans move to townships Being white in South Africa was once associated with prosperity and living in an upmarket neighborhood. Such stereotypes are now becoming less and less true as poverty-stricken whites move into the townships. South Africa continues down the road to equality South Africa pays tribute to Mandela at 94 Freedom fighters celebrate ANC anniversary More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012