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Daily Bulletin 22.03.2017 | 19:30 UTC
Breaking News
+++ Death toll rises after terror incident outside of UK Parliament - live updates +++
An alleged assailant has been shot after stabbing a policeman outside the British parliament. There were also reports of a car plowing into several people on Westminster Bridge.
News
Dijsselbloem in hot water after eurozone nations 'booze and women' charges
Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem has come under increasing pressure over comments he made about debt-ridden nations playing fast and loose with their money. Italy and Portugal have called for his resignation.
Ukraine bars Russia entry from Eurovision Song Contest 2017
Ukraine has barred Russia's Eurovision contestant from entering the country because she previously performed in Crimea. Relations between the neighbors have deteriorated since Moscow's 2014 annexation of the territory.
Germany blocks arms sales to Turkey - report
The German government has refused approval for military exports to NATO partner country Turkey on a growing number of occasions. Ministers are concerned the weapons could be used to oppress the local population.
Two German-born terror suspects to be deported from country
Two men who police believe planned an attack in the city of Göttingen have failed in their bid to avoid deportation. The Algerian and Nigerian will be repatriated to Africa despite both being born in Germany.
Tens of thousands protest in Macedonia during EU visit
Tens of thousands have demonstrated in Macedonia's capital, Skopje, against a proposed government coalition. The protests are linked to a visit to the country by EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
Steinmeier: Pragmatic, popular, president
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been sworn in as German president. The popular Social Democrat and former foreign minister used his maiden speech to urge Turkey's President Erdogan to ease tensions between their countries.
Germany
Major refugee abuse case to go to trial in Germany
Some 38 people are being charged with abusing refugees in a shelter in the town of Burbach. The investigation has taken over two years after photos were leaked showing abuse that recalled the Abu Ghraib scandal.
Sports
UEFA considers squad limits, transfer market changes
UEFA will consider introducing squad limits and changes to the transfer system to prevent European teams hoarding players and narrow the gap between rich and poor clubs. That's according to president Aleksander Ceferin.
Commentary: Podolski, much more than a mere mascot
After 13 years, Lukas Podolski, the last representative of the 2006 'Summer Fairytale' generation, is retiring from the German national team. It's the end of an era, writes DW Sports Correspondent Olivia Gerstenberger.
Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg open offices in China
Two Bundesliga clubs have opened offices in China as they aim to tap into the booming football market in the world's most populous nation. Bayern Munich have opened theirs in Shanghai, while Wolfsburg opted for Beijing.
World
World in Progress: The dark side of chocolate & chicken
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast have been pushed to the limits as the cocoa crisis drags on, owners of chicken restaurants in South Korea risk losing it all in a dangerous game of chicken. And who said feeding the poor had to be a grim affair?

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