Daily Bulletin | 06.04.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 06.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Russia and Syria counter claims of responsibility for "gas attack" Moscow and Damascus blamed rebel stockpiles of chemical weapons for the tragedy that has cost scores of civilians lives. Turkey said autopsies revealed the victims were likely subjected to the illegal nerve agent sarin. US changes Syria stance after recent attack Dozens killed in nerve gas attack in Syria Syria: Germany's political options limited Death toll rises in Syria 'gas attack' Suspected chemical attack in Syria prompts international outrage Syria's chemical weapons, explained World powers clash with Russia at UN over Syria suspected chemical attack EU states pledge aid money for Syria, but fail to fund war crimes investigation Opinion: No peace under Assad US Republicans 'go nuclear' to confirm Trump Supreme Court pick US Republicans have changed the Senate rules to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court pick, Neil Gorsuch. Known as the 'nuclear option,' the rule change means the confirmation only needed a simple majority to pass. Trump nominates Gorsuch for Supreme Court – DW's Maya Schwayder in Washington US Republicans consider 'nuclear option' to push Gorsuch Supreme Court confirmation Showdown over Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch sign of hyper-partisan era Trump Supreme Court pick grilled during confirmation hearing Nunes steps aside from Russia hacking investigation amid ethics probe The head of the congressional investigation into Russia's role in the US presidential race Devin Nunes has stepped down. He now faces an ethics committee over allegations of misconduct. Former Trump ally ready to testify on Russia ties Trump-Russia probe head Nunes stands firm as resignation chorus grows FBI confirms it's investigating links between Russia, Trump campaign White House spokesman sidesteps Russia questions, focuses on Clinton and Syria Constant information drip deepens Donald Trump's Russian woes Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner to face questions on Russia in Congress Beleaguered Trump White House stalled on several fronts European Parliament finalizes end of EU roaming surcharges A vote by the European Parliament has removed the last hurdle to abolishing roaming surcharges in the EU. As of mid-June, mobile phones will be able to be used at home and abroad for the same cost. EU inks deal to end roaming charges in June EU seeks free mobile roaming without time limit European Parliament approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians An EU bill allowing Ukrainians into the bloc for short stays without visas has been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament. Amid the conflict with Russia, the deal is a show of closer EU-Ukraine ties. 'Visa-free travel is a symbolic step' EU agrees visa-free access for Ukrainian and Georgian citizens Ukrainians move closer to visa-free EU travel Ukraine slams Eurovision amid feud with Russia over contest entrant Germany's right-wing AfD is 'guarantor of Jewish life,' Petry says Frauke Petry, leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD), has defended her party against criticism from the World Jewish Congress. She called the AfD "one of the few political guarantors of Jewish life." Support for AfD sinks AfD leader Frauke Petry hints at resignation ahead of convention Germany's AfD in crisis after Saarland slump Local AfD leader's Holocaust remarks prompt outrage 10 things you need to know about the AfD Business Trump meets his creditor - China's Xi Jinping The leaders of the world's two biggest economies, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are meeting at the US president's private resort in Florida. They have different views on free trade and many other topics. Exploring US-Chinese economic ties All eyes on Xi-Trump summit in Florida President Trump hosts China's leader: Maya Shwayder from Washington Trump to attack foreign 'trade cheats' Trump trade adviser slams Germany, China for surpluses China breaks promise of cuts to steel capacities Germany to take legal action if Trump taxes imports World Is Berlin violating UN sanctions on North Korea? An ingenious way in which North Korea earns foreign exchange is by renting out its embassy buildings abroad, like in the German capital Berlin, although a UN resolution has explicitly banned this very practice. North Korea launches ballistic missile into Sea of Japan Tensions stoke fears of a first strike against North Korea Trump's threat on North Korea 'a clear contradiction' Is China letting sanctions slide on North Korean trade? 'Sanctions against North Korea are not working' Sports Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 28 All eyes will be on Der Klassiker on Saturday evening as Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund, but the relegation battle is also heating up. Meanwhile, there's more than just bragging rights at stake in the Rhine Derby. Reports: Eberl staying at Gladbach, no Bayern move in offseason How Eintracht Frankfurt have fallen down the Bundesliga table Julian Nagelsmann makes statement with historic win against Bayern Ingolstadt's hopes of a great escape gather momentum Bundesliga: Andrej Kramaric strike sinks Bayern as Dortmund, Bremen & Cologne win Women's football: The ongoing battle for equality The empowerment of women through football has been a key battleground in the sport for decades. Some progress has been made but recent events show there's a long way to go. USA crush Japan 5-2 to win Women's World Cup for record third time FIFA ethics committee bans Blatter and Platini for eight years Brazil reclaim top spot in FIFA rankings An impressive recent run under Tite has seen Brazil reclaim their spot at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years. Four of the top five spots in the latest list belong to South American sides Messi guides Argentina to crucial qualifying win over Chile Environment Living Planet: Trees & Trump What Trump's executive order could mean for climate change policy, why fire-devastated communities in Chile are rethinking forests, plus meet the activists planting trees in the name of Trump. Living Planet: Trees & Trump   © Deutsche Welle 2017