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Daily Bulletin | 13.04.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 13.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
Breaking News
US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on 'IS' target in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has confirmed the first-ever use of the GBU-43 in combat. The bomb is also known as the MOAB, or "mother of all bombs."
News
Germany
Germany arrests ex-Dortmund attack suspect over 'IS' ties
A man detained over the attack on the Dortmund soccer team's bus was a member of "Islamic State" in Iraq, authorities have said. Investigators said later that the man was no longer a suspect in the Dortmund explosions.
OPCW chemical weapons agency sends fact-finding mission to Syria
Investigators from the OPCW chemical weapons agency have been sent to the site of the Syrian air attack to interview survivors and gather samples. More accusations have been leveled during a special OPCW meeting.
ECHR finds 'serious failings' in Russia's handling of the 2004 Beslan massacre
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Russian authorities failed to protect the children involved in the 2004 hostage crisis in Beslan in southern Russia. More than 330 people were killed in the attack.
Passenger hauled off United Airlines flight sustained broken nose, lost two front teeth
Lawyers for David Dao, the passenger who sustained injuries when he was dragged off a United flight, will probably sue the airline. United has been scrambling to recover after a video of the incident went viral.
Politics
Far-right party violated anti-racism laws with 'cut up the Swiss' poster, says court
Switzerland's largest political party has been found guilty of violating anti-racism laws with a poster that targeted Kosovars. The SVP has criticized the court's decision, saying it undermines the freedom of expression.
North Korea could conduct nuclear test on day of celebration
A North Korea monitor has reported that Pyongyang is in the final stages of its next nuclear test. It comes as the country prepares for the 'Day of the Sun,' in the past has coincided weapons tests.
Germany
Merkel: China and US can team up to peacefully sway North Korea
The German chancellor has called for the two nations to put diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang to curb its nuclear ambitions. She also called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria.
Sports
Europa League quarterfinals live: Ajax vs. Schalke
Schalke travel to Amsterdam hoping to set the foundation for taking the next step towards the final. However, they are up against an in-form Ajax side. Follow the live action here.
UEFA rejects Tuchel's criticism but colleagues express support for BVB coach
UEFA has rejected Thomas Tuchel's criticism of a decision to make Dortmund play just a day after their team bus was attacked. But Tuchel has had plenty of support from his counterparts within the coaching fraternity.
eSports
ingame news: Invictus Gaming win Asian Dota 2 Championships
The underdogs from China snatched the crown from the favourites, OG, and to take the $250,000 first prize. The Overwatch- and Counter-Strike GO tournaments have also wrapped up
Silvio Berlusconi sells AC Milan to Chinese consortium
Silvio Berlusconi has sold AC Milan to Chinese-led consortium Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux after protracted negotiations. The former Italian prime minister had owned the team since 1986.
Environment
Living Planet: Green giants for the chop
The fight to protect Romania's precious old-growth forests from logging, and how energy scarcity makes forest protection in Zambia put livelihoods at risk.

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