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Daily Bulletin 04.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Syria
Death toll rises in Syria 'gas attack'
A monitor has reported that dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds injured by a "toxic gas" attack in northwestern Idlib province. The Syrian government had vowed to destroy its stock of chemical weapons.
Brandenburg Gate flag solidarity gestures 'should cease'
The city has come under fire for not lighting up the gate in the Russian flag colors after Monday's St Petersburg attack. A Berlin senator has said the monument should no longer be used a symbol of solidarity.
Russia
St. Petersburg attacker was likely born in Kyrgyzstan
Preliminary information indicates a 22-year-old Kyrgyz-born man was behind the deadly bombings in St. Petersburg, authorities in Kyrgyzstan said. He was reportedly caught on security cameras in the city's metro.
German president Steinmeier blasts Brexit and populism
President Steinmeier warned that populists were using nationalism to keep focus away from the big picture in his first speech to the EU parliament. He called Brexit "bitter" and "irresponsible."
Robbery near ancient site
Busload of Germans robbed near Mayan ruins in Mexico
A busload of German tourists heading to Mayan ruins in Mexico have been robbed on a back road, according to prosecutors in Chiapas state. Seven armed men seized cash and valuables from the 28 visitors.
Sports
Bundesliga live: Matchday 27
First meets third as Bayern Munich travel to Hoffenheim, while Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg meet for the 100th time in the Bundesliga. Elsewhere, resurgent Werder Bremen host Schalke and Cologne welcome Frankfurt.
Reinhard Grindel: 'I'll stay true to myself'
On Wednesday, German FA President Reinhard Grindel will likely be voted into the UEFA and FIFA council at the UEFA Congress in Helsinki. In an exclusive interview with DW, he revealed his plans.
NHL players won't take part in 2018 Olympics
The NHL will not adjust its season next year, meaning a host of top ice hockey players will miss the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The sport's top league could not reach a deal with the IOC.
Germany
Amidst Turkish-German row, increased focus on Ankara's teachers
For decades, Turkey has been sending teachers to Germany to teach Turkish to the children of immigrants. But now, many are questioning whether they're spreading Turkish government propaganda. Naomi Conrad reports.
World
EU-Turkey deal fails to stop refugee flow
A year after the EU-Turkey Deal came into force, thousands of refugees remain stranded in Greece. The most desperate try to reach Europe by any means. Marianna Karakoulaki and Dimitris Tosidis report from Thessaloniki.

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