Around the Globe | 18.11.2011, 17:00 UTC

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Around the Globe 18.11.2011 | 17:00 UTC   Arab World Arab League risks Russian wrath by approaching West over Syria The Arab League has called on the West to head a Syrian contact group to coordinate policy and decide on any future action aganist Syria, with Britain and France the Arabs' preferred leaders - much to Russia's distaste. Focus: Syria's unprecedented unrest Opinion: Sanctions remain the only option to pressure Syria Pressure grows on Assad from all sides Arab World Libya struggles to maintain order in the face of post-Gadhafi chaos Although Libya's revolutionaries managed to destroy the Gadhafi regime with the help of NATO, the country's interim leaders are sitting on a political powder keg as they struggle to establish law and order amid chaos. Libya's Berbers feel rejected by transitional government 'If justice doesn't start now, Libya will become a second Afghanistan' Debate begins over how history will view NATO's intervention in Libya Middle East Beirut's hidden Jewish community Lebanon's miniscule Jewish community is rebuilding its synagogue, which was destroyed during the civil war. Lebanese Jews continue to keep a low profile - and the construction site in Beirut is heavily guarded. Growing fears of escalation in Lebanon Lebanon gives new rights to Palestinian refugees Development Aid 'It's down to lack of competence more than anything' Gaffe-prone American presidential candidates aren't the only ones questioning the effectiveness of developmental aid. DW spoke to an activist group that says the entire process is in dire need of more transparency. German development policy looks to the land Budget cuts threaten US 'smart power' plans Ambitious reform of US development policy is no blueprint for Germany Africa Old and forgotten, Africa's elderly face more problems As Africa's population grows, so does the number of older people. Traditionally, extended families have taken care of elderly members but that's now changing, meaning aging Africans are facing new problems. Listen to the Aging Africa report from DW's World in Progress Food wars: hunger as a threat to global security Feeding the world's least developed countries Middle East Frustration has 'replaced euphoria' in Egypt German illustrator Barbara Yelin spent last five weeks in Egypt. A comic book documenting her experiences is now online. Deutsche Welle talked to her about rebellion and daily life in Cairo. Goethe Institute aids post-Arab Spring education Egypt swings again as German group plays Cairo Jazz Festival Egypt officially requests return of ancient Nefertiti bust Coming home You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011