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Newsline 24.04.2017 | 16:15 UTC World German and European politicians hail first-round win for France's Macron Leading politicians in Germany and Europe have voiced relief that pro-EU candidate Emmanuel Macron won Sunday's poll. They called on French voters to back him in the second round against the far-right Marine Le Pen. Germany's foreign minister has welcomed the success of Emmanuel Macron Macron to face Le Pen in runoff Francois Fillon calls on supporters to vote for Macron EU leaders rejoice at Alexander Van der Bellen in Austrian election European leaders breathe easier as Rutte routs Wilders Macron and Le Pen go to run-off after winning French presidential first-round vote Opinion: Europe lives to fight another day 'A bit of a loss for France' How French cartoonists reacted to the election results France's candidates and their economic policies Africa to pilot world's first malaria vaccine Programs beginning next year in Ghana, Malawi and Kenya will test the vaccine's effectiveness in children. The trial was announced ahead of World Malaria Day (25.04.2017). Fighting malaria in Burkina Faso WHO sees progress in fighting malaria - but a lot more needs to be done Special mosquito nets ready to battle malaria Malaria deaths on the rise in Burundi and Rwanda France faces existential questions ahead of final vote More than half of French voters did not choose Macron or Le Pen in the first round. For some, voting in the run-off goes against their ideals, while others see the poll as a referendum on France's place in the world. France votes pro-business Opinion: Europe lives to fight another day Macron and Le Pen go to run-off after winning French presidential first-round vote Kenya Kenya's hunger crisis fuelled by history of rural neglect War-torn South Sudan and Somalia are being badly hit by East Africa's hunger crisis. But in Kenya, which is at peace, millions also need food aid. Critics blame the political class. Kenya drought threatens nomadic communities Kenyans turn to camels to cope with climate change Drought in E. Africa leaves millions in need of aid Drought drives Kenyan pastoralists into Uganda Kenyan High Court overrules government on Dadaab refugee camp closure Kenya: Opposition to announce flag-bearer Conservationist and author Kuki Gallmann shot and wounded in Kenya EU stands firms on Crimea sanctions against Russia The EU's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, has told Russia that while the bloc wants closer ties with Moscow, there are undeniable problems. The Russian foreign minister seems to feel the same way. Milk producer in Russia thrives as EU sanctions continue Ukraine roadside bomb kills OSCE worker US 'condemns Russian occupation of Crimea' Gay men flee persecution and honor killings in Chechnya Kremlin doubts reports of Chechnya gay killings EU leaders agree to extend Russia sanctions until mid-2017 News Swedish police arrest second suspect over truck attack Authorities have arrested a second man in connection with a truck attack in Stockholm that killed four people. Swedish police had been looking for accomplices after a 39-year-old Uzbek man confessed to driving the truck. Sweden: Silence for victims of truck attack Are Europeans getting used to terror attacks? Uzbekistan 'warned West about Stockholm attack suspect' Sweden to tighten terror laws over Stockholm strike Stockholm terror suspect confesses to truck attack Science A caterpillar that eats and digests plastic in record time In an accidental discovery, it has been found that larvae of the greater wax moth eat and digest polyethylene plastic bags in record time. Will this find solve our plastic garbage problem?   © Deutsche Welle 2017