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Daily Bulletin 08.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
US missile strike on Syria 'carries message for North Korea and China': analysts
President Trump ordered the strike after Syrian forces apparently attacked civilians with a nerve gas. Some analysts say he wanted to send a message to North Korea, but it remains unclear what message it will receive.
Europe
Spain's separatist ETA hands over remaining weapons, ending bloody campaign
Ending a decades-long campaign of violence for an independent state, ETA has surrendered its arms caches. But Spain's government has rejected demands for amnesty, saying the group will not "profit" from the disarmament.
Middle East
Warplanes strike Syrian town hit by suspected chemical weapons attack
Airstrikes have struck the rebel-held positions in Syria's Khan Sheikhoun, where a suspected chemical weapons attack left dozens dead. Rising tensions have prompted Britain's foreign minister to cancel a visit to Moscow.
German and Greek presidents open Documenta 14 exhibition in Athens
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his Greek counterpart have opened the Documenta 14 exhibition in Greece. Local media said it was a chance to "get rid of stereotypes, imaginary enemies and other obsessions."
Serbs rally against Vucic for sixth day
Thousands of Serbs have rallied in Belgrade for the sixth straight day in protest against the election of premier Aleksandar Vucic as president. Protests have also been taking place in several other Serbian cities.
Four-way tie in Augusta after Friday Masters action
Thursday's leader Charley Hoffman has some company after 36 holes. Defending champion Danny Willett missed the cut, as did two-time champion Bubba Watson.
World
Swedish police find 'suspect device' in Stockholm crash truck
Swedish authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 39-year-old Uzbek man on suspicion of "terrorist crime." Police are also investigating a device found in the driver's seat of the truck which killed four people.
Tug-of-war in the fight against EU tax dodgers
How can the international tax system be made more equitable? That is the question EU finance ministers contemplated at their informal meeting in Malta. But, as usual, they were slow to make decisions, says Bernd Riegert.
Sports
Bundesliga
Der Klassiker: Bayern demolish disappointing Dortmund
A rampant Bayern Munich side underlined their superiority over rivals Borussia Dortmund with a dominant 4-1 victory. A Robert Lewandowski brace and a goal each for Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery saw the Bavarians home.
Bundesliga: Gladbach claim late win in Rhine derby, Hamburg down Hoffenheim
Another superb display from Anthony Modeste wasn't enough to stop Cologne losing a thrilling Rhine derby, as Lars Stindl's strike won it for Gladbach. Hamburg picked up a big win and Mainz sunk further in to trouble.
Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for Chinese Formula One Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has smashed Michael Schumacher's long-standing record in qualification for the Grand Prix in Shanghai. He was closely tailed by Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.

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