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Daily Bulletin 27.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC
World
Holocaust survivor praises German refugee policy
Britain's Lord Dubs, who was rescued from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, told DW he fears the plight of child refugees is getting lost amid electioneering and Brexit concerns. He called Germany the "conscience of Europe."
TOP STORIES
Merkel warns against British 'illusions' as Brexit negotiations begin
In an address to the Bundestag, German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked tough ahead of Saturday's EU-27 summit on Brexit. The UK, she said, would not be as well positioned as EU member states.
News
Police shoot man near Berlin hospital
Police have cordoned off the area around a hospital in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin after an officer fired one shot hitting a man nearby.
London police arrest man with knives near Westminster on suspicion of terrorism
London's Metropolitan Police took a man into custody as part of a "stop and search" operation. He was detained in Whitehall - the political heart of the UK - near the site of last month's deadly terror attack.
German 'gun club' raided over possible migrant attack
More than 100 officers have swooped on 11 sites in the state of Bavaria belonging to members of an extremist gun club. Investigators believe they may have been planning attacks on minorities.
Helmut Kohl awarded one-million-euro damages in 'unauthorized biography' case
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has won a case against his former ghostwriter for a breach of privacy. Acclaimed broadcast and print journalist Heribert Schwan must pay out one million euros in damages.
Germany
German soldier arrested for alleged terror plans
A German soldier who falsely registered as a Syrian asylum seeker has been arrested for planning a terror attack. Authorities believe the lieutenant was motivated by xenophobia.
German Defense Ministry sacks general over abuse scandals
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has reacted to sex abuse scandals in the military by sacking the army's training commander. Major General Walter Spindler allegedly failed to investigate misconduct properly.
Sports
Russian doping
Richard McLaren: 'The IOC have to react quickly'
The author of a report investigating allegations of state-sponsored Russian doping says the IOC 'can't just drag their feet' in reacting to his conclusions. McLaren was speaking at a discussion in German parliament.
Russian doping
Doping pressure mounts on IOC at German parliament
Russia's doping scandal has been up for discussion in Germany's parliament. MPs sought to stress that they wouldn't accept the same IOC inaction of the Rio Games at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Bundesliga
Bayern buy loanee Kingsley Coman from Juventus
Bayern Munich have taken their option to make French winger Kingsley Coman a permanent addition to their squad. Coman was on a lengthy loan deal from Juventus, with an option for Bayern to buy set at 21 million euros.
Tennis
Sharapova marks comeback from ban with victory
The former world number one Maria Sharapova had spent the last 15 months away from the tennis court serving a doping ban. Sharapova faced Italian Roberta Vinci in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.  
Environment
Living Planet: Climate crossroads
As concerned citizens take part in the People's Climate March on April 29th – we take a look at some efforts to marching the world toward a green energy future. Plus, how did the toad cross the road?
Inside Europe
Inside Europe: Produced 27.04.2017
As the second round runoff of France's presidential elections looms, we extensively examine the policies, priorities and personalities of Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. Plus, protests in Slovakia, Portugal's rebounding economy, Latvian preparations for NATO troops and a newly official hermit in Austria.

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