Daily Bulletin | 29.03.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.03.2017 | 18:30 UTC TOP STORIES EU has strong Brexit negotiating position, says German Foreign Minister The German government says the European Union is well prepared for friendly but tough talks with the UK. But while much about Brexit still remains to be determined, the Europeans think that they have the advantage. Donald Tusk: "We already miss you" Brexit begins – DW's Georg Matthes and Barbara Wesel Theresa May: 'There can be no turning back' Britain begins divorce from EU after invoking Article 50 Long road to Brexit: the UK triggered Article 50, but what happens next? Merkel: 'No cherry-picking' in UK negotiations to leave the EU Merkel warns Britain it must accept 'four freedoms' World Post-Brexit, the hard work begins now for the UK With a divided public and domestic political tensions, Britain has launched the formal process of leaving the EU. Now the real work begins. Samira Shackle reports from London. 'We should stay in the single market' Fishing for a post-Brexit deal Britons apply for German citizenship Long road to Brexit: the UK triggered Article 50, but what happens next? EU has strong Brexit negotiating position, says German Foreign Minister 'Kick in the teeth' for EU nationals in the UK Scottish nationalists take on London over Brexit World in Progress: Safeguarding the children of the Mafia The 'Ndrangheta is one of Italy's most dangerous mafia groups. For generations, children of the mafia families have been trained from an early age to continue the criminal business of their clan - with no other options. But an initiative in Reggio Calabria has begun to change the fate of some of these children. World in Progress: Safeguarding the children of the Mafia Environment Brexit: 'Zombie legislation' risk for UK environment laws In less than two years - and after lengthy negotiations - the UK is expected to leave the European Union. Sam Lowe, of Friends of the Earth, told DW how these talks could put UK and EU environmental standards at risk. British PM Theresa May triggers Brexit process Post-Brexit, the hard work begins now for the UK Trump moves to gut Obama's climate legacy Will the Brexit cut red tape or weaken green laws? After Brexit, Europe faces uncertain climate future Brexit raises questions on Scotland's role as environmental champion News Name of German SPD lawmaker Michelle Müntefering found on Turkish spying list German lawmakers have denounced Turkey for allegedly spying on a fellow member of the Bundestag. Michelle Müntefering of the SPD appeared on a list of spying targets Turkey passed on to its German counterpart. Leading Green Party Politician Condemns Turkish Spying Ankara's spies in the spotlight Turks in Germany warned over surveillance from Ankara Germany investigates possible anti-Gulen spies Gulen versus Erdogan battle spills over into Germany US military launches formal investigation into civilian deaths in Mosul The top US general for the Middle East has said a formal investigation is now underway into mass casualties in Iraq. Thousands of civilians are believed to have died during a recent US-led offensive in Mosul. Amnesty: US-led forces must protect Iraqis Iraqi forces advance on 'Islamic State'-held western Mosul Iraqi Kurdish forces pause offensive on day two of operation to take back Mosul US accuses IS of using human shields as Mosul offensive continues Amnesty admonishes US-led coalition over civilian deaths in Mosul US probes Mosul airstrikes which left Iraqi civilians dead Russia's hypersonic missile ratchets up arms race Reports suggest Russia is preparing to test a hypersonic missile that would be almost impossible to intercept. The Zircon rocket will be capable of traveling up to six-times the speed of sound. Germany's Gabriel warns of arms race with Russia Jens Stoltenberg on Conflict Zone Eastern European diplomats to US senators: more military aid, no ease on Russia sanctions US tanks, troops move into Poland as Kremlin cries foul Russia seeks influence in Libya White House denies reports Trump handed Merkel bill for NATO defense Germany owes zero debt to NATO - defense minister How does Germany contribute to NATO? German Foreign Minister Gabriel fears new arms race with Russia Germany Political fallout after Berlin Christmas market attack inquiry German politicians have descended into a row over why the Berlin Christmas market attack was not prevented. Security forces are being pressed to explain why Anis Amri had not been detained earlier. Germans detained in Turkey over Berlin Christmas market attack Probe spares NRW of gross misconduct in handling of Berlin attacker Anis Amri German police predicted Berlin terror attack nine months prior Berlin politician calls for upgrading security in aftermath of Christmas market attack Anis Amri habitually took drugs before Berlin attack, say Italian prosecutors Anis Amri: How a terror suspect eluded German authorities Business India court cracks down on vehicle pollution India's top court has ruled vehicles running on old technology and causing too much pollution must not be sold anymore as of April 1. Manufacturers had hoped the judges would give them more time to make adjustments. New Delhi engulfed by toxic fog (2016) WHO: Air pollution kills millions every year Delhi bans a million cars in bid to tackle pollution Crippling smog forces Delhi school closures Sports Winners 2015 esports ingame news: Ad Finem joins PENTA, StarCraft Remastered, R8 & Negev Patch German organization PENTA has bought the Greek Ad Finem team with plans to invest in the Dota 2 scene, Make over of the strategy game, StarCraft and weapon patches in CS:GO. Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives to hero's welcome in Chicago Former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has arrived to a hero's welcome in Chicago. The former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder is expected to play his first Major League Soccer match on Saturday. Schweinsteiger arrives in Chicago Schweinsteiger lauded for cutting his Premier League losses in MLS switch Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire   © Deutsche Welle 2017