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Daily Bulletin 31.03.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Tillerson urges NATO allies to increase spending In his first meeting with NATO allies, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said the current spending model was "no longer sustainable." He called on alliance members to submit new defense budget plans by May. German Foreign Minister Gabriel questions NATO's defense spending target Germany owes zero debt to NATO - defense minister Tillerson skipping NATO meeting 'a mistake' that should be reversed Tillerson offers new dates for NATO meeting Candidate for Germany's populist AfD in hot water for forging election signatures A candidate from the city of Gütersloh allegedly lied to constituents to gather the necessary signatures to run for office. It was the latest in a series of humiliations for the nationalists. AfD leader Frauke Petry hints at resignation ahead of convention 100 days ahead of the NRW state election: What you need to know Germany's AfD in crisis after Saarland slump Gay in the AfD: Talking with LGBT supporters of Germany's populist party Scotland makes official bid for new independence vote Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has petitioned Prime Minister May for a new referendum as soon as possible. As the Brexit process begins, Scots are seeking a way to remain in the European Union. The pros and cons of an independent Scotland: Alyn Smith (Scottish member of the European Parliament) speaks to DW Brexit raises questions on Scotland's role as environmental champion Britain begins divorce from EU after invoking Article 50 Scottish parliament backs second independence referendum vote EU open to UK trade negotiations before Brexit, but parallel talks 'will not happen' Brexit negotiations will be a long, complicated affair, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. But everyone will be working toward an amicable UK divorce from the EU. EU's Tusk unveils draft guidelines for Brexit talks – DW's Georg Matthes EU wants 60 billion euros Brexit - A painful divorce? Merkel rejects key British 'Brexit' demand London - or Berlin? Long road to Brexit: the UK triggered Article 50, but what happens next? Post-Brexit, the hard work begins now for the UK Britain sets out 'Great Repeal Bill' plan to transform thousands of EU laws Britain begins divorce from EU after invoking Article 50 UK's Brexit poses trade headache EU leaders summon bravado as UK launches Brexit 'Kick in the teeth' for EU nationals in the UK US Defense Secretary Mattis: North Korea has 'got to be stopped' In London, the US defense secretary also underlined the threat posed by Iran and expressed concern about Russia's ties to the Taliban. Mattis hedged over whether the Kremlin is actually arming the Taliban. US 'open to dialogue with N Korea' Tension grows in East Asia after North Korean missile launch North Korea tests new rocket engine, state media report US rejects calls for diplomacy talks with 'irrational' North Korea Iran tests new Russian-made S-300 missile system Insurgents attack Afghan military hospital in Kabul diplomatic district World Venezuela 'coup' slammed across the world A series of international powers have condemned a major power grab in Venezuela as an undemocratic coup d'etat. The Supreme Court stripped the opposition-controlled congress of all legislative power. Venezuela's opposition calls on army to take a stand against Maduro Venezuela: Court strips parliament of powers Venezuela's congress decries 'coup' after top court seizes power Opinion: Coup in Venezuela Venezuela Supreme Court takes over legislative powers from National Assembly Venezuela pushes back against OAS suspension warnings Business Credit Suisse offices searched in tax evasion probe In an internationally coordinated investigation, authorities in five countries searched offices of Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse. Prosecutors are investigating tax evasion by the bank's clients. Global banks helped wealthy hide assets G20 finance chiefs to grapple with tackling tax evasion German taxman goes after foreign banks Credit Suisse to cut further 2,000 jobs Foreign taxpayers named by Switzerland Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan resigns EU hits major banks for rates rigging Germans in Credit Suisse tax dodge probe Dutch investigators in hunt for tax evaders Dutch investigators have arrested several people amid an international hunt for tax evaders. The move came after a tip-off about undeclared money in accounts at a Swiss bank, prosecutors explained. The tax haven system G20 finance chiefs to grapple with tackling tax evasion Deutsche settles another of its myriad lawsuits German fiscal authorities investigate cum-ex trade fraud Ex-French budget minister jailed for tax fraud Sports Bundesliga Bundesliga live: Hertha Berlin vs. Hoffenheim Matchday 26 kicks off in the German capital with Hoffenheim visiting Hertha Berlin. The Bundesliga's fourth and fifth-placed teams are both on course for Europe, perhaps even the Champions League. Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 26 Hertha Berlin aim to be more competitive with new purpose-built stadium by 2025 Hoffenheim's Nagelsmann: You can only thrive if you have fun Can the Bundesliga make it big in South Asia? Several South Asian countries have experienced a boom in viewership of football events like Champions League matches in recent years. DW explores whether the German national league can capture part of the market. Champions League finds its feet in Pakistan Bundesliga heads East in search of favor, fans and fortune Former Bundesliga player wins court case as he fights for life A former Bundesliga and international footballer has won a court case after malpractice cost him his health. The former Croatia and Werder Bremen striker requires regular dialysis as a result. The 11mm Football Film Festival kicks off with an Icelandic cheer The 14th edition of the 11mm Football Film Festival has opened in Berlin. The opening night of this year's festival featured a host of special guests from Iceland. Referees welcome! Kids Seeking Refuge in Football Saevar Gudmundsson speaks to DW about his documentary on the rise of Icelandic football Premiere of DW film 'Beirut Parc:' Football connects local and refugee children in Lebanon Media Center Inside Europe 30.03.2017 On today's programme:Brexit Day and an unknown future for the UK - Brexit and Northern Ireland - Turks in Germany start voting in the Turkish referendum - Turkish referendum and social media – Protests and detentions in Belarus - One of Putin's biggest critics has designs on the Presidency – Are tourists a blight on Barcelona? – Ai Weiwei and the refugee crisis - Why are Norwegians just so happy? Inside Europe 30.03.2017   © Deutsche Welle 2017