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Newsline 25.04.2017 | 16:15 UTC
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Israel
Netanyahu snubs Germany's Sigmar Gabriel over NGOs
Netanyahu has made good on a promise to cancel talks with the German foreign minister if he met with human rights groups during his trip to Israel. The PM has criticized the organizations for being anti-Israel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan on collision course with Iran?
Pakistan has approved the appointment of its former army chief, Raheel Sharif, as the head of a Saudi-led military alliance. Experts say the regional and domestic repercussions of this move could be disastrous.
Environment
Climate change
Fossil fuels: is the empire striking back?
A fossil fuel revival and fake news discrediting the energy transition could endanger progress on climate protection, says economist Claudia Kemfert. 100 days into Trump's administration, renewables can't be complacent.

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