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Daily Bulletin 28.03.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Scottish parliament backs second independence referendum vote Scottish lawmakers have backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's bid for a new referendum on independence from the UK. The vote gives Sturgeon a mandate to seek permission from Westminster to go ahead with the vote. Sturgeon: 'We should have the right to decide the nature of the change' Scots of two minds on independence Can Scotland afford independence? 'Scotland will be a breath of fresh air' German firms report Brexit will 'seriously damage' business with UK Scottish nationalists take on London over Brexit UK PM Theresa May confirms Brexit Article 50 to be triggered this month Scotland First Minister Sturgeon suggests 2018 for second independence vote Beijing demands answers after Paris police shoot dead Chinese national China has summoned a French embassy representative after Paris police shot and killed a Chinese national in his Paris apartment. The shooting has prompted clashes between authorities and Paris' Chinese community. Austria wants exemption from EU refugee relocation system Austria is to seek an exemption from having to accept more asylum seekers under the EU relocation system. The government is arguing it has already taken in its fair share during the migrant crisis. Austria calls for less money for EU states opposing refugee distribution Fear of FPÖ driving Austria to the right? Austrian Freedom Party leader Strache calls for 'Islamization ban' Final count in Austria confirms Van der Bellen's win In Rome, EU and North African ministers hold 'migration summit' Hungary opens shipping container camp for refugees Polish and Hungarian PMs discuss EU refugee policy EU interior ministers at loggerheads over distribution of migrants EU unveils reform plans for refugee redistribution Bodies of missing UN officials in DR Congo reported found The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that two kidnapped UN experts have been killed. One of the victims had been decapitated. Two UN officials kidnapped in DR Congo Militiamen kill 25 civilians in ethnic attack in DR Congo A 'real investigation' into DRC violence is needed DR Congo opposition in disarray World The quest to take down Tusk has begun Ever since the EU summit in which Donald Tusk was reelected President of the EU Council against Warsaw's will, Tusk's greatest rival, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, has been escalating the conflict. Tusk now faces treason charges. Tusk on threats to European stability Polish minister accuses EU's Tusk of 'treason' Tusk re-elected, but will anyone lead on migration? European Council head Tusk refuses to testify in Warsaw probe Donald Tusk re-elected as European Council president despite Poland's objections Poles split as Smolensk exhumations begin The most powerful man in Poland Syrian Archive finds 'overwhelming' Russian atrocities in Aleppo A Berlin-based research project has concluded that Russia and the Syrian regime are responsible for the majority of attacks on civilians in Aleppo. The project verified some 1,748 videos over a six-month period. Aleppo: Getting better, but a long way to normal Aleppo: 'I've said goodbye to my family forever' 'War crimes': UN strengthens resolve against destruction of cultural heritage Syrian officials to be investigated by Spain for alleged torture Sports World Cup qualifiers Messi suspended for four Argentina games after insulting official FIFA has banned Argentina star Lionel Messi from four World Cup qualifying fixtures. Messi insulted a match official during a 1-0 victory over Chile. Argentina is upset, and plans to appeal. Messi guides Argentina to crucial qualifying win over Chile 'Our last world-class generation was in the 1980s' - Holland need a new coach There are plenty of potential candidates for the Netherlands job following the sacking of Danny Blind. However, at least one Dutch football expert believes the national team's problems run much deeper. Holland in danger of missing Euro 2016 Manchester United name Louis van Gaal as new manager, Giggs as assistant Jürgen Klinsmann fired as US men's national soccer coach Opinion: Roger Schmidt had no more excuses German referee Zwayer to test video technology in international friendly When Felix Zwayer referees the friendly between France and Spain in Paris, he will become the first German to have a video assistant to fall back on. The system is to be introduced in the Bundesliga next season. Hellmut Krug: 'The use of video assistants 'will make the game fairer' Bundesliga one of six competitions to trial video assistant referees from 2017 Dortmund's Dembele leads new generation of French talent When France meet Spain in a friendly in Paris tonight, coach Didier Deschamps will have a wealth of young talent at his disposal. The coaching staff at Dortmund will have a keen eye on a number of young Monaco players. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strikes again as Dortmund grind out win against Ingolstadt Bundesliga: Bayern 13 points clear at the top after 1-0 success at Gladbach Bundesliga: Top five talking points from Matchday 25 Champions League: Magical Monaco overturn Manchester City to reach last eight Champions League draw: Bayern to play Real Madrid, Dortmund meet Monaco Business German firms report Brexit will 'seriously damage' business with UK Details of the Brexit separation are still unknown. But nine percent of German firms with interests in Britain are already planning to move investments elsewhere, the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry found. Manufacturing Brexit UK manufacturers: trade deal with EU crucial Brexit as an opportunity for Africa? Britain to trigger Article 50 on March 29, formally launching Brexit process EU members to hold first Brexit summit on April 29 EU fleshes out conditions for Brexit deal German Exporters Nervous About Brexit Pulse Pulse: Who am I? On today's edition of Pulse we're looking at the question of identity and finding your place in the world. In South Africa we take a sip of the world of a female sommelier, or wine expert. In Germany, DW's Jana Pareigis talks being Afro in Germany and why are politicians with criminal records elected in India? Pulse: Who am I?   © Deutsche Welle 2017