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Daily Bulletin 21.03.2017 | 19:30 UTC Breaking News French Interior Minister Le Roux resigns amid probe into parliament jobs Bruno Le Roux has resigned as authorities investigate payments given to his daughters during their summer vacations. The interior minister said he didn't want the investigation to "undermine the work of the government." Battle royale in France: presidential candidates fight for the top slot French prosecutor's office searched for explosives after bomb threat France's candidate Francois Fillon put under formal investigation over fake jobs World Tillerson skipping NATO meeting 'a mistake' that should be reversed In a DW interview, ex-US NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder has called US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's decision to skip a NATO meeting an unprecedented mistake. He also explains how Tillerson is kept on a short leash. US Secretary of State Tillerson to skip NATO meeting Tillerson's North Korea comments cause unease in East Asia Xi, Tillerson look forward to 'new era' in US-China relations News Battle royale in France: presidential candidates fight for the top slot The five most promising contenders for France's presidency faced off in their first televised debate. Who were the night's winners, and who were its losers? A look at the reactions. French presidential candidates face off in debate France's Fillon clings to presidential race French presidential debate: Macron accuses Le Pen of lying Tens of thousands rally in Paris as far-left candidate Melenchon launches campaign France's candidate Francois Fillon put under formal investigation over fake jobs Macron promises to 'transform not reform' France What you need to know about the French presidential election French Socialists choose Hamon as presidential candidate amid high turnout European Parliament strips Le Pen of immunity over 'Islamic State' tweets Trump Supreme Court pick grilled during confirmation hearing Neil Gorsuch pledged to stake out his independence from the president who appointed him. He also said his personal feelings on issues like abortion would not influence his decisions. US Senate begins confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch Supreme Court pick Gorsuch laments Trump court criticism US President Trump names Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court nominee US, UK ban large electronics on some flights from Middle East, Africa US officials are placing restrictions on passengers' carry-on items for some flights from the Middle East and North Africa. The UK has followed suit with a similar announcement. Travel ban, strong dollar seen putting damper on US tourism sector US court freezes Trump's second travel ban Revised travel ban will still curtail tourism Science Prenatal screening Would you have an abortion if you knew your baby had Down syndrome? People with Down syndrome can live healthy, happy lives. That is, if they are born at all. A high percentage of women terminate pregnancies if they discover their unborn child has Down syndrome. Are they right to do so? Prenatal Diagnosis - A New Test for Trisomy 21 A moral minefield - a new test for Down's Syndrome (17.07.2012) Sascha's world: living with Down Syndrome DNA blood tests for Down syndrome in Germany Down's syndrome test causes ethical dilemma Testing for Down syndrome remains controversial in Germany 'Not stupid, just different': raising awareness of Down syndrome Business 'Laundromat' funnels illicit funds out of Russia Banks in Moldova and Latvia help Russians take billions of dollars out of their country bypassing strict money laundering rules. The massive operation has been dubbed 'The Laundromat' by anti-corruption activists. Report exposes Russian money-laundering scheme Tax Scandal: How Trustworthy is Panama? - DW Interview # 23.10.2016 Russian tax authorities homing in on Deutsche Bank Germany Germany How Germany's foreign intelligence agency recruits young hackers The BND, a German foreign intelligence agency, has directed a recruitment campaign for budding digital forensics analysts. But who are they looking for? DW examines the recruitment process. Did Germany's BND spy on allies? Russian cyber espionage comes to Germany Germany: Hackers, fake news and elections Germany's BND spooks get new mission plan Sports Coach Löw hails Podolski as one of Germany's greatest Lukas Podolski was full of his usual charm at his final press conference on international duty ahead of Germany's friendly against England. The striker will captain the national side on his 130th and last appearance. Lukas Podolski to move from Galatasaray to J-League's Kobe Joachim Löw calls in Timo Werner for games against England, Azerbaijan Euro 2016: Lukas Podolski: It's 'outrageous' to call me a mascot Lukas Podolski retires from international football Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire Manchester United have confirmed that Bastian Schweinsteiger is to move to Chicago Fire of MLS. The World Cup winner and former Bayern Munich player leaves the Premier League club after an unsuccessful spell in England. Bastian Schweinsteiger not included in Manchester United's Europa League squad MLS 'an option' for retiring Germany captain Schweinsteiger Pulse Pulse: Emerging trends On today's show we're looking at emerging trends on the African continent. Stay tuned for a new series on South Africa's emerging middle class - this week we'll visit the craft brewery responsible for "Soweto Gold" beer. In Ghana, young women have decided they won't put up or shut up anymore over the practice of 'sex for grades.' All that and more coming up! Pulse: Emerging trends   © Deutsche Welle 2017