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Newsline 06.04.2017 | 16:15 UTC News Russia and Syria counter claims of responsibility for "gas attack" Moscow and Damascus blamed rebel stockpiles of chemical weapons for the tragedy that has cost scores of civilians lives. Turkey said autopsies revealed the victims were likely subjected to the illegal nerve agent sarin. US changes Syria stance after recent attack Dozens killed in nerve gas attack in Syria Death toll rises in Syria 'gas attack' Suspected chemical attack in Syria prompts international outrage Syria's chemical weapons, explained World powers clash with Russia at UN over Syria suspected chemical attack EU states pledge aid money for Syria, but fail to fund war crimes investigation Opinion: No peace under Assad European Parliament approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians An EU bill allowing Ukrainians into the bloc for short stays without visas has been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament. Amid the conflict with Russia, the deal is a show of closer EU-Ukraine ties. 'Visa-free travel is a symbolic step' EU agrees visa-free access for Ukrainian and Georgian citizens Ukrainians move closer to visa-free EU travel Ukraine slams Eurovision amid feud with Russia over contest entrant European Parliament finalizes end of EU roaming surcharges A vote by the European Parliament has removed the last hurdle to abolishing roaming surcharges in the EU. As of mid-June, mobile phones will be able to be used at home and abroad for the same cost. EU inks deal to end roaming charges in June EU seeks free mobile roaming without time limit World Malaysia criminalizes child grooming, not child marriage This week, Malaysia considered outlawing child marriage, a contentious issue in the Muslim-majority nation, without success. Instead, an MP said nine-year-old girls are "physically and spiritually ready for marriage." A woman's fight to embolden Malaysia's voiceless Malaysia PM warns Islamic extremists could exploit Rohingya crisis in Myanmar Malaysian cartoonist 'Zunar' arrested at literary festival, charged with sedition - again In Malaysia, almost everything is an 'official secret' Fallout from Kim's killing imperils N. Korea's prized ties with Malaysia The Gambia elections The Gambia elects parliamentarians in historic poll After a shock vote to remove President Yahya Jammeh from power in December, Gambians are now selecting new deputies in parliamentary elections as they press ahead with democratic renewal. Gambians go back to polls amid problems Back to Gambia The Gambia gears up for post-Jammeh polls Adama Barrow: The Gambia's next President Gambia's new President Barrow sworn in, for second time Hunger Crisis EU moves to fend off hunger crisis in E. Africa and Yemen Following pressure from Germany, a meeting was hastily convened in Brussels on the back of the Syria conference to mobilize assistance for an estimated 20 million people facing acute hunger in East Africa and Yemen. Boko Haram insurgency leaves children malnourished EU states pledge aid money for Syria, but fail to fund war crimes investigation S.Sudan: Kiir vows 'unimpeded' aid to famine victims Drought in E. Africa leaves millions in need of aid Up to 20 million threatened by drought in eastern Africa Opinion: Hunger on the Horn of Africa is not caused by climate change Culture Tearing down Trump's wall before it's built - with music On June 3, the Dresden Symphony Orchestra will perform on the US-Mexican border, joined by musicians from both countries. Orchestra director Markus Rindt tells DW why he even sees the potential for something much bigger. Dresden Symphony recalls Armenian genocide Berlin cancels Armenia genocide performance at Istanbul consulate Listen: Kurt Masur conducts Beethoven symphonies Joan Baez' anti-Trump song goes viral   © Deutsche Welle 2017