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Daily Bulletin 07.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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At least three dead as truck drives into Stockholm crowd
At least three people have been killed and eight seriously injured after a truck crashed into a department store in central Stockholm. Swedish PM Stefan Lofven said it was likely a terror attack.
Middle East
US polarizes world with attack on Syrian regime
From Russia to Israel, the US missile strikes on a Syrian airbase have divided the international community. But the fallout is likely to spill over Syria's borders as alliances supporting and opposing Assad consolidate.
Merkel, German government say US missile strikes in Syria 'understandable'
Germany has signaled support for the American military action - without explicitly backing it, calling the strikes "limited and targeted." But the opposition criticized the Trump administration's move.
EU urges diplomacy in Syria as ex-weapons inspector says US acted without proof
EU politicians and a former weapons chief have urged for an investigation into a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria following a US missile strike. European leaders also called for the resumption of peace talks.
US Senate confirms Gorsuch to Supreme Court
In a victory for President Trump, the final 54-45 vote ended a lengthy partisan battle over the future of the court. Senate Republicans had to change decades of precedent in order to push the confirmation through.
World
Can history tell us what might come next after the US intervention in Syria?
The US military strike ordered by President Donald Trump against Syria occurred exactly 100 years after the country entered World War I. DW asked two American historians to weigh in about possible historical analogies.
India lifts flight ban on sandal-whacking politician Ravindra Gaikwad
Gaikwad bragged to television cameras that he beat a 60-year-old Air India employee for refusing to upgrade his seat. The airline said the flight only had economy class seats.
Germany
Police, demonstrators prepare for G20 summit in Hamburg
Burning cars, security barriers and working from home: The summer's G20 summit is already casting its shadow over Hamburg. Police and protesters are preparing for the meeting in their own ways.
Sports
Bundesliga live: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Werder Bremen
Matchday 28 kicks off with two teams moving in opposite directions. Frankfurt are winless in their last eight Bundesliga matches, while Alexander Nouri's Bremen are unbeaten in seven. Follow the live action here.
Olympic gold medalist Sumgong tests positive for banned substance
The gold-medal winner in the the women's marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics has failed an out-of-competition doping test. Jemima Sumgong was the first Kenyan woman to win gold in the event.
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