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Newsline 24.03.2017 | 17:15 UTC News Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline The Trump administration has issued a presidential permit for TransCanada to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The project had been blocked by former President Barack Obama over environmental concerns. Trump gives controversial US oil pipelines the green light US climate policy: Why young Americans are done waiting for change Thousands of Native Americans march on White House to protest pipelines Police remove barricades at Turkish-Bulgarian border Nationalists had tried to keep Bulgarian-Turkish dual citizens from voting in Bulgaria's upcoming parliamentary election. Meanwhile, Presidents Erdogan and Radev traded barbs. 'An extremely explosive combination in the Balkans' Erdogan wants Balkans as 'leverage' on Europe: expert EU summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan warning for Europeans' safety Romania, Bulgaria still on shaky ground after decade in EU Bulgarian president appoints interim prime minister, calls for early elections Bulgarian PM resigns after presidential candidate's defeat to Rumen Radev Turkey's Erdogan decries Merkel over 'Nazi measures' as row thunders on Duterte slams 'idiotic' EU proposal to treat drug addicts Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out at the EU, calling them "sons of bitches" after the bloc called for rehabilitation clinics for addicts. Duterte made his remarks during a speech to Chinese businessmen. Duterte's 'war on drugs' in the Philippines Philippines: Last chance: cold turkey Philippine bishops urge flock to fight the death penalty Alleged hitman links Duterte to 'death squad' killings US President Obama cancels meeting with Philippine leader after insult France: Battle for IS-stronghold of Raqqa to begin in days French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said the Syrian city is surrounded by Kurdish-led forces, awaiting their orders. Raqqa has been under the control of the "Islamic State" armed group since 2014. Clashes in Damascus after rebel attack Syrian militias cut road to 'IS' stronghold Raqqa US-led coalition vows to crush 'Islamic State' Arab and Kurdish fighters close in on 'IS' Syria stronghold Raqqa Airstrike on refugee shelter kills more than 30 near Syria's Raqqa: monitor UN warns of 'imminent danger' of escalation in Syria Environment European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos Zoos In Czech Republic and Belgium are sawing off their rhinos' horns protect the animals, after poachers shot dead a white rhino in a French zoo. Other zoos may follow suit. But is this really the best solution? European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos Black rhino wings its way from Europe to Tanzania Dead rhinos, penguins, polar bears in zoos - why do we get so upset about animal stories? White rhino killed by suspected poachers at French zoo CITES conference ends with push against wildlife trafficking Vietnamese government cracks down on ivory trade ahead of global conference TOP STORIES Canadians shy away from US travel amid fears of discrimination Canadian travelers have been cancelling plans to visit the United States, as civil rights lawyers caution US border officials may be emboldened by Donald Trump's rhetoric. Jillian Kestler-D'Amours reports from Toronto. Travelers irked by laptop flight ban Travel ban, strong dollar seen putting damper on US tourism sector Opinion: Words matter, US court tells Trump in welcome travel ban ruling US court freezes Trump's second travel ban Canadians fear rising xenophobia, hate crimes in wake of mosque attack Refugees flee US on foot, seek safety in Canada Culture Rap against racism: Samy Deluxe in "Afro.Germany" Samy Deluxe encountered racism at an early age due to the color of his skin. The rapper from northern Germany talks about his experiences in the documentary "Afro.Germany," now on DW. Rapper Samy Deluxe talks about racism   © Deutsche Welle 2017