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Newsline 30.04.2017 | 16:15 UTC News German interior minister speaks out in favor of 'Leitkultur' for immigrants Germany's interior minister has presented a 10-point plan on the divisive issue of "Leitkultur" - the idea of establishing dominant German values. Thomas de Maiziere believes this will help integrate immigrants. Christian Democrats start 'Leitkultur' debate Defining a Common Culture - Does Germany Need To? "Every Community Needs a Minimum of Common Orientation" Let's Talk About "Leitkultur" German interior ministers call for partial burqa ban Turkey details grounds for blocking Wikipedia Turkey's telecommunications authority has said that access to Wikipedia is being barred due to entries alleging the country supports terrorism. It was not clear which specific posts had run afoul of Turkish rules. Ankara fires civil servants, blocks Wikipedia access More sackings in Turkey, dating shows banned Turkey blocks Wikipedia, expanding censorship Erdogan a role model for 'strongmen' in the Balkans? Pope Francis defends his use of term 'concentration camps' for migrant housing The pontiff's choice of words was met with shock in Germany and outrage among some Jewish organizations. But Pope Francis has said he stands by his choice of words - despite the swirling controversy. Francis urges tolerance at Cairo Mass Pope Francis compares migrant detention centers to Nazi concentration camps US-backed militias claim big advance against IS in key Syrian town The advances in the town of Tabqa are the product of a month-long struggle against the Islamic State militants. The jihadis have fought back with weaponized drones, street-to-street combat and suicide bombers. Tillerson in Turkey for Syria talks Syrian militias cut road to 'IS' stronghold Raqqa US-backed Syrian alliance eyes Raqqa after taking IS-held military airport Raqqa residents evacuate as 'IS'-controlled dam risks collapse Turkey spars with US military over Syrian Kurds Ex-PM Renzi expected to win as Italian Democrats elect new leader Voters in Italy have lined up to elect a new leader of the Democratic Party (PD). Former Prime Minister and ex-PD head Matteo Renzi is expected to win after he quit following a national referendum defeat. Italy's Renzi plots political return Italy's former PM Renzi resigns as PD head as party split beckons Is Italy's Five Star Movement the next blow to the establishment? Indonesian President Widodo ignores exploitation of his citizens in Hong Kong Indonesia's president appeared unsympathetic to the plight of his country's women subjected to abuse and exploitation while working abroad. On a visit to Hong Kong, he told them not to rock the boat over "small things." Hong Kong woman convicted for beating Indonesian maid Hong Kong woman gets six-year sentence for abusing maid World Central African Republic The forgotten war in the Central African Republic Violent conflict between rebel groups has been raging in the Central African Republic for years. Aid agencies are warning that the humanitarian situation is dramatically worsening. UN helicopter kills four militants in CAR CAR launches plan to end humanitarian, financial crises Fresh clashes in Central African Republic threaten fragile peace CAR's President Touadera unveils cabinet Amnesty urges donors to fund justice in CAR   © Deutsche Welle 2017