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Daily Bulletin 30.03.2017 | 18:30 UTC News The pros and cons of Merkel's grand coalition in Germany Germany's biggest political parties want to end their marriage of necessity, but is a grand coalition actually such a bad thing? Experts say that the current arrangement has more going for it than is sometimes thought. Saarland: reasons to celebrate for CDU CDU, SPD butt heads and shake hands in all-night coalition meeting Chancellor Merkel's approval rating rises in polls as parties stay close Merkel's CDU savors local election win Opinion: Schulz has not beaten Merkel yet What the terms 'right' and 'left' mean in the German election Seehofer and Merkel look to mend fences over refugees Tillerson's first Turkey visit ends in impasse as US shifts position on Assad Top US officials confirmed that Washington no longer wants to prioritize the ouster of President Assad in Syria. The announcement came as Secretary of State Tillerson was unable to resolve disputes with ally Turkey. US Secretary of State Tillerson to discuss fight against 'IS' in Ankara Tillerson's North Korea comments cause unease in East Asia US-backed Syrian alliance eyes Raqqa after taking IS-held military airport Tillerson to meet with NATO members in Brussels 'Read my lips: no!' Putin chooses a peculiar quote and then bungles it If you're going to deny something, you probably shouldn't be using this quote. And misattribution would just draw even closer scrutiny. FBI confirms investigation of Russian interference in US election Putin denies election meddling, is defiant on Navalny crackdown Constant information drip deepens Donald Trump's Russian woes Trump-Russia probe head Nunes stands firm as resignation chorus grows Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner to face questions on Russia in Congress AfD leader Frauke Petry hints at resignation ahead of convention The leader of Germany's right-wing populist party has indicated she may step down after an embarrassing dip in national polls. The AfD is set to select its candidate for chancellor in a few weeks' time. AfD discusses dangers of extremism Support for AfD sinks Germany's AfD in crisis after Saarland slump Germany's populist AfD party anxious after dip in polls German right-wing AfD lawmaker apologizes for Holocaust comments Merkel's CDU approves more conservative orientation 10 things you need to know about the AfD Why the Dutch need three months to form a government Two weeks after the Dutch election, the politician leading talks to form a new coalition says it may take three months or more. But far-right leader Geert Wilders, whose party came second, is nowhere to be seen. Dutch Election: What Does It Mean for Europe? 'Realistic' Dutch PM triumphs over Wilders Reacting to the Dutch elections: 'Politicians shouldn't play with the concept of national identity' European right-wing populism 'has passed its peak' European leaders breathe easier as Rutte routs Wilders Dutch PM Rutte's VVD comes out on top Searching for Wilders supporters in his hometown on election day Britain sets out 'Great Repeal Bill' plan to transform thousands of EU laws UK ministers have given the first indication of how EU laws are to be converted into domestic legislation. Opposition critics accuse the government of aiming to reshape the laws without proper parliamentary scrutiny. Security cooperation threat to EU? EU has strong Brexit negotiating position, says German Foreign Minister UK's Brexit poses trade headache Luxembourg wants to host EU banking authority World Putin denies election meddling, is defiant on Navalny crackdown As US senators ramped up claims that Putin ordered a systematic subversion of the US election, he denounced the "lies." In his first public comments on an opposition crackdown he struck a defiant tone. White House aide Kushner to testify before Senate Young Kremlin critics push for change Russian police detain hundreds of protesters, including Alexei Navalny Working together to save the Arctic: 20 years of Arctic Council FBI confirms it's investigating links between Russia, Trump campaign Russia's hypersonic missile ratchets up arms race Trump-Russia probe head Nunes stands firm as resignation chorus grows Culture Berlin museum director responds to shocking giant coin theft When a 100-kilo, $1 million Canadian coin was stolen from a Berlin museum, the director was weak in the knees. He told DW why he's hopeful the coin will be recovered - and displayed in any condition. Berlin museum robbers used wheelbarrow, ladder to make off with coin worth millions The most spectacular art robberies in history One-million-dollar coin stolen from Berlin museum Sports DW exclusive Schalke's Nabil Bentaleb: 'Nobody gave me the chance until I arrived here' Schalke haven't had it easy this season, but in Nabil Bentaleb they have not only signed a talented player but also unleashed one. DW's Jonathan Harding spoke to the Algerian midfielder. Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 26 Bundesliga Hertha Berlin aim to be more competitive with new purpose-built stadium by 2025 The club from the German capital are tied into an agreement to rent the 74,000-capacity Olympiastadion until 2025. After that lease ends, the club hopes to offer a "more intense football experience." Crazy about Hertha Berlin Hertha Consider Moving Out of Berlin's Olympic Stadium Hertha Berlin look to build on solid foundations Bundesliga Gladbach starlet Mahmoud Dahoud to join Borussia Dortmund in the summer Borussia Dortmund have added another highly-rated youngster to their ranks for next season. Midfielder Mo Dahoud has agreed a five-year-deal to join Thomas Tuchel's side at the end of the season. Bundesliga Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 26 This weekend's Bundesliga action centers around one of the country's most storied derbies. Elsewhere, Hamburg welcome Cologne to the Volkspark, while Gladbach aim to bounce back from European disappointment in Frankfurt. Schalke versus Dortmund: The mother of derbies Opinion: Hamburg holds all the cards in Bundesliga relegation battle Europa League last 16: Schalke oust luckless Mönchengladbach on away goals Europa League: Lars Stindl hat trick inspires Mönchengladbach to rousing victory Pulisic performance leaves USA drooling Environment Living Planet: In the crosshairs From hunters to the hunted: Why the colored game may soon be over for trophy hunters, Czechs get a taste for radioactive boar, plus the French tradition that's sliding towards extinction. Living Planet: In the crosshairs   © Deutsche Welle 2017