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Daily Bulletin 25.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
Ukraine cuts electricity to rebel areas, Russia steps in
Ukraine has cut off the supply of electricity to an eastern part of the country controlled by pro-Russian separatists, saying bills need to be paid. Now, Moscow is stepping in.
Ivanka Trump jeered for defending father at women's summit
The crowd at the W20 summit in Berlin was not impressed with the first daughter blaming the media for allegations of sexism on the part of her father. Trump said her father has employed thousands of women over the years.
France
Presidential hopefuls Macron, Le Pen pay tribute to policeman killed in terror attack
Centrist Emmanuel Macron has urged France to not "give into fear" after the attack. After stepping down as National Front leader, far-right Marine Le Pen has described herself as the "candidate to protect French people."
Shock acquittal plea over murder of beaten teen Niklas
The death of 17-year-old Niklas, who was assaulted on a street near Bonn last year, deeply upset Germany. Now, the court hearing the trial of the main suspect has delivered another shock.
Man in Thailand kills baby on Facebook Live
Another murder has been broadcast on Facebook Live, about two weeks after a similar incident in the US. One representative of the tech giant called the murder-suicide in Thailand "appalling."
World
Suspected Russia hackers 'targeted Macron campaign'
Researchers say the hacker group Pawn Storm tried to interfere in the campaign of French presidential front-runner Emmanuel Macron. US spy agencies suspect the group of having links to Russia's intelligence apparatus.
Pulse: Power of spoken word
Words are powerful, just ask Emi Mahmoud. Born in war-torn Darfur and raised in the US, the award-winning poet now traverses the globe speaking against violence. Morocco might have escaped the Arab spring but young rappers are turning to beats and rhymes to voice their frustrations with the monarchy. These stories plus the trending topics on social media with Chrispin Mwakideu and Eddy Micah Jr.
Business
Women20 Summit Berlin: No 'silver bullet' for gender equality in 2017
On the first day of the Women20 summit in Berlin, Chancellor Angela Merkel was joined by high-ranking women, Ivanka Trump and Christine Lagarde, to discuss the importance of scaling up global female entrepreneurship.
America's 'First Daughter' visits Germany
It was Angela Merkel's idea to invite Ivanka Trump to the G20 Women's Summit. The daughter of the US president will discuss the promotion of women entrepreneurs in Berlin. But what does Germany's Chancellor have in mind?
Sports
German Cup Live: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Mönchengladbach take on Eintracht Frankfurt for the right to play Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund in Berlin next month. Follow the action live right here.
German Cup clash likely to be season-defining for Bayern and Dortmund
With both teams out of Europe, the German Cup has come in to even sharper focus for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The two clash in a semifinal that's likely to define the success of this season for both.
Sharapova to return from doping ban, but not everyone's happy
Maria Sharapova is set to return to action on Wednesday after serving a 15 month suspension for doping. But the Russian player's comeback is far from universally popular among her fellow players.
Williams accuses Nastase of racist comments as Fed Cup storm grows
Serena Williams has accused Romanian tennis great Ilie Nastase of racially abusing her unborn child. The pregnant American wasn't the only victim of Nastase's comments, with the British Fed Cup team also targeted.


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