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Daily Bulletin 23.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC Breaking News Elections +++ Macron, Le Pen qualify for second-round of French presidential election: projections - live updates +++ France's banker-turned-politician Emmanuel Macron has led the polls in the first results, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen in second. An apparent second-round of voting is expected in May. DW brings you the latest. Paris: Tension ahead of polls French expats queue in Berlin to vote Holograms and games: Melenchon's campaign Pro-Europe protests sweep across Germany France votes amid political turmoil What you need to know about the French presidential election Voting opens in French overseas territories Tight race for the Elysee Palace After Hollande, the end of the Socialist Party of France? France: Le Pen votes in her stronghold French left candidate Melenchon buoyed by gaming community News North Korea 'ready to strike' US aircraft carrier The Japanese navy destroyers Samidare and Ashigara have joined a US carrier strike group for drills in the western Pacific Ocean. North Korea said it was prepared to hit back if necessary. North Korea to US: 'don't mess with us' US vessel did not sail towards North Korea North Korean propaganda musical shows missiles blowing up US US 'not trying to pick a fight' with North Korea Pence, Mattis take tough stance on North Korea following latest missile test US will honor 'dumb' Australia refugee deal North Korea crisis - South Korea remains relaxed Guns, gold and gas. What UN sanctions target North Korea? North Korean diplomats warn US of 'all out war' North Korea detains a third US citizen as tensions simmer It was not immediately clear why the man, who was reportedly involved in aid work, was arrested. But tensions between the US and North Korea have escalated over Pyongyang's ongoing nuclear and missile tests. North Korea to US: 'don't mess with us' US 'ruling nothing out' on North Korea North Korea 'ready to strike' US aircraft carrier Nuclear tests and preemptive strikes: fears grow over North Korea escalation US student tourist jailed for 15 years in North Korea North Korea jails American for espionage AfD readies for federal poll Germany's anti-immigrant AfD party picks top candidates Germany's anti-immigrant AfD party has picked nationalist Alexander Gauland and economist Alice Weidel as its top candidates for Germany's federal election. Absent is high-profile co-leader Frauke Petry. Opinion: What is behind Frauke Petry's decision? Cologne unites against fractured AfD 10 things you need to know about the AfD Regional CDU head Bouffier slams AfD Ukraine roadside bomb kills OSCE worker A monitoring delegation was patrolling the area when their vehicle hit a landmine in rebel-held territory. A German national was also injured in the blast, with Chancellor Merkel calling for an investigation. Blockade escalates tension in Ukraine Death: an occupational hazard in Donbass Protest over Russian Crimea map in German textbook World Bangladesh Bangladesh: Sewing full-time for 61 euros a month Four years ago the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,100 people. Working conditions have improved since then, but wages have not. Maria Zimmerman reports from Dhaka. World in Progress: Bangladesh textile workers still struggle Pressure mounts on Bangladesh over garment workers' rights Protesters in Bangladesh demand justice on Rana Plaza anniversary Bangladesh orders arrests for 24 accused in Rana Plaza tragedy Murder charges for 2013 Bangladesh Rana Plaza building collapse Sports London Marathon Keitany breaks London Marathon record The 35-year-old won the London Marathon for a third time and broke the women's only record of Briton Paula Radcliffe, completing the 42.2-kilometer race in two hours and 17 minutes. British astronaut breaks record with London Marathon run from space Olympic gold medalist Sumgong tests positive for banned substance Bundesliga: Huntelaar earns Schalke point against Leipzig, Freiburg win at the death Second-placed RB Leipzig failed to take advantage of Bayern's slip yesterday, drawing 1-1 at Schalke, who were coming off the back of European exit. Earlier, Freiburg scored late on to beat Leverkusen 2-1. Opinion: Under Nagelsmann, Hoffenheim are well-primed for European football Schalke knocked out by Ajax in Europa League thriller Bundesliga: Dortmund defeat Gladbach, Mainz shock Bayern, Kruse scores four   © Deutsche Welle 2017