Daily Bulletin | 02.05.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 02.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Chancellor Merkel faces President Putin in tense Sochi press conference The German Chancellor has pressed the Russian president to protect gays in Chechnya and take into account rights of anti-government protesters. They met in Sochi for "intensive" talks about crises around the world. Merkel presses Putin on gay rights Torture centers for gay people in Chechnya German Foreign Minister Gabriel fears new arms race with Russia Police, demonstrators prepare for G20 summit in Hamburg Merkel, Putin aim to ease diplomatic tensions in Sochi Russia's Putin says Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to visit Moscow Germany warns Russia against using teen 'rape' case for political ends Gay men flee persecution and honor killings in Chechnya May Day rallies provide latest battleground in French presidential campaign Sigmar Gabriel alleges 'nepotism' in Trump White House Following Ivanka Trump's recent visit to Berlin, Germany's foreign minister has suggested that the US first daughter's position as an adviser in the White House is a form of "nepotism." He is by far not the only critic. Opinion: Hubris meets nepotism in Jared Kushner's expanded role Ivanka Trump jeered for defending father at women's summit German SPD dismisses nepotism accusations against Schulz Trump only trusts his family, says biographer Denmark gives two-year ban to six foreign religious 'hate preachers' The list includes five Islamic preachers and US pastor Terry Jones and is aimed at preventing hate speech and protecting public order. Defiance of the ban could lead to a three-year jail term. Interview: What turns young Muslims into terrorists? Danish minister urges people to report illegal labor in pizzerias Denmark extends ID checks along German border Denmark PM strikes deal to form new government British lawmakers hold 3-hour debate on banning Donald Trump Japan Tokyo struggles with smoking ban ahead of Olympics Japan's capital city is fuming over an anti-smoking bill ahead of the 2020 Olympics. Previous Olympic host cities have passed anti-smoking measures, and the IOC and WHO are hoping for the same in Tokyo. Can Japan stub out its smoking habit? Business Western sanctions and languid Russian economy Stringent international sanctions imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine conflict have sucked the momentum out of the Russian economy over the past couple of years. The nation's growth prospects remain lethargic. Sanctions boost Russian economic resilience Can Russian-German business ties be mended? Report exposes Russian money-laundering scheme German entrepreneurs see pickup in Russia business Russia is running out of money Misery and luxury go hand in hand in Russia Economic pain bites into Putin's popularity Germany Von der Leyen cancels US trip in wake of army lieutenant's arrest The defense minister postponed her trip after finding herself under pressure in relation to the arrest of Lieutenant Franco A. Her leadership has also come under fire from a military association in Germany. German defense minister blames 'weak leadership" for recent army scandals Germany promises quick answer to soldier-refugee mystery German Defense Ministry sacks general over abuse scandals German officer-refugee probe shifts to 'hit-list' German army investigates 275 suspected cases of right-wing extremism Germany funding Turkish DITIB works despite spy probes Germany's government has faced criticism for funding projects in partnership with the DITIB organization despite an ongoing spying affair. The Family Ministry says the projects have nothing to do with the alleged spies. Imams take DITIB to court over sackings Germany investigates possible anti-Gulen spies Did Turkey order spying in German classrooms? Turkish imam spy affair in Germany extends across Europe Science The dark side of research German research organization to identify Nazi victims that ended up as brain slides The Nazis murdered about 300,000 people with mental illnesses. Some of the victims' brains were handed over for research, and some are still held at German institutes. It's time to identify the victims. Remembering the 'forgotten victims' of Nazi 'euthanasia' murders Bundestag remembers Nazi 'euthanasia' victims How big brains in Vienna found they could make mini brains in a test tube World Zimbabwe Zimbabwe protest movements team up against Mugabe When a disgruntled Pastor Mawarire took to social media and urged people to rise up against their government, the overwhelming reaction to his call shook the nation. Now he has formed a coalition with other activists. Joice Mujuru on Conflict Zone Zimbabwe anticipating 'bumper harvest' of maize Did Zimbabwe's former VP Joice Mujuru turn a blind eye on human rights violations? Protesters call for Zimbabwe Election Commission to be disbanded Zimbabwe's Mugabe, 93, flies to Singapore for medical check Sports Champions League live: Real vs. Atletico Europe's premier club football competition is down to the final four. Bayern's conquerors Real Madrid host city rivals Atletico in the first semifinal. Follow all of the live action here. Champions League: Real Madrid and Atletico kick off finals rematch Holders Real to meet city rivals Atletico in Champions League semis Pulse Pulse: Breaking Boundaries In Pulse this week, despite being blind, Jean Pascal Somb Lingom is breaking barriers and bringing hope to the physically challenged in Cameroon. We'll hear what some 'fake pastors' of South Africa's Free Churches are up to, and we'll head to Jakarta, Indonesia which is home to a thriving punk scene. 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