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Daily Bulletin 19.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC News UK parliament votes 522 to 13 to back June 8 general election The British Prime Minister Theresa May has won the vote in parliament to back her call for an early general election. She said the result will help unify parliament behind her Brexit plan and prevent instability. UK parliament to vote on snap election Corbyn: Theresa May cannot be trusted British Prime Minister Theresa May calls for snap elections Rivals slam May's plan to dodge televised debates Scottish nationalists take on London over Brexit British public shocked as Theresa May calls snap election May buys Brexit time with early UK election Turkey election board rejects referendum annulment appeals Turkey's top election authority has voted against annulling the referendum to further empower President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Main opposition parties had challenged the results following complaints of vote-rigging. CHP to challenge Turkish election result 'Erdogan has a legitimacy problem' 'Worse than the referendum itself' is Turkey's tragic polarization Erdogan left with a divided Turkey after referendum What happens now following the 'yes' vote in the Turkish referendum? Why many Turks in Germany voted 'yes' in Erdogan's referendum The case that felled President Park Danish court backs extradition of woman linked to South Korean scandal A court in Denmark has upheld an extradition order for a South Korean woman wanted for questioning in a corruption scandal in South Korea. The woman is the daughter of a confidante of South Korea's ousted president. Ousted South Korean president arrested – DW's Jason Strother Head of retail powerhouse Lotte indicted in South Korea corruption scandal Park Geun-hye, disgraced former South Korean President, locked up in Seoul Samsung heir indicted on bribery and embezzlement charges South Korea's Choi Soon-sil – the woman who brought down a government Former UK finance minister Osborne quits parliament, for now George Osborne's announcement came via the Russian-owned "Evening Standard" newspaper where he has been appointed editor. A leading EU remain campaigner, he was fired as finance minister when May took over. UK parties react to snap election call May buys Brexit time with early UK election UK snap elections do not affect Brexit timetable, says Germany UK parliament votes 522 to 13 to back June 8 general election Mali too hot for half of Bundeswehr MINUSMA vehicles Bundeswehr service vehicles can't take Mali's heat, a German newspaper reported. According to the daily, only about half of German military vehicles sent to a UN base in the West African desert are still running. German defense minister plans long-term modernization of military German troops to stay in Mali Gao between fear and hope Bundeswehr in Mali: dangerous, but necessary? Defense Minister visits German soldiers in Mali UN seeks 2,500 extra peacekeepers for Mali World May buys Brexit time with early UK election As British Prime Minister Theresa May secures a clear mandate from MPs to hold an early election, many are asking why she is holding one at all. Samira Shackle reports from London. UK parties react to snap election call British Prime Minister Theresa May calls for snap elections Post-Brexit, the hard work begins now for the UK British public shocked as Theresa May calls snap election World in Progress: Pushing to end neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a challenge the world over. They are curable, but it's been difficult to reach patients in developing regions. There's an international summit in Geneva this week to help step up efforts. We'll hear from a medical doctor how to fight NTDs and check in around the world to see how far we've come in eradicating them. World in Progress: Pushing to end neglected tropical diseases Germany AfD's Frauke Petry will not stand as lead candidate in 2017 German elections For many Germans, Frauke Petry is the face of right-wing populism in the country. But she announced on Wednesday that she's not interested in being her party's nominal chancellor candidate in September's election. 10 things you need to know about the AfD AfD leader Frauke Petry hints at resignation ahead of convention Controversial AfD lawmaker to skip party convention Populist AfD unity challenged over Frauke Petry election strategy Infighting symptomatic of AfD in key election year? Germany's AfD in crisis after Saarland slump Business Germany gains popularity among foreign investors Germany is becoming increasingly attractive to foreign investors, a fresh study by a leading business consultancy has shown. The authors say the country stands to profit from the UK's exit from the European Union. Investment no one-way street, says Germany Trump doubles down on protectionism in first speech to Congress Germany's Merkel to warn Trump about dangers of protectionism Britain to lose two key EU agencies within weeks - report EU to profit from US protectionism? German firms warn Brexit will 'seriously damage' UK business Daimler backs VfB Stuttgart's plans for structural reforms The three-time German champions are hoping to rubber-stamp changes in June, which should attract further investment. Daimler are one of the companies keen to back the historic club, if they are promoted this season. Poor overall plan led to Stuttgart relegation Facing VW cuts, Wolfsburg are a timely reminder of the value of 50+1 Hamburg set for major structural changes after HSVPlus campaign win Sports Europa League: Schalke's Goretzka believes home support can inspire comeback at Ajax Schalke dug themselves in a pretty big hole last Thursday when they lost to Ajax in Amsterdam. But young midfielder Leon Goretzka is hoping the home crowd can give them a boost in the second leg of their quarterfinal. Red hot Bremen win again, Darmstadt keep faint hopes alive Europa League: Sorry Schalke fall to limp Ajax defeat Ex-NFL star Hernandez kills himself in prison The former New England Patriots tight end, serving a life sentence for murder, has been found hanged in his cell. Last week the Super Bowl player was acquitted of a separate double killing. Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez found guilty of murder Champions League Ancelotti right to moan but Bayern lack striking options Bayern Munich were dumped out of the Champions League after poor decisions from officials. But poor decisions from Bayern as a club mean they lack the back-up striker they really need, writes DW's Mark Meadows. Champions League: Ronaldo sets new milestone as luckless Bayern Munich go out Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo punishes Bayern as Martinez sees red The diet that has put an added spring in Claudio Pizarro's step   © Deutsche Welle 2017