Daily Bulletin | 03.05.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 03.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News German defense minister arrives in France to probe terrorism scandal Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has traveled to Illkirch, France, in response to a far-right terror scandal. An army officer stationed there is suspected of posing as a refugee in order to carry out attacks. Berlin investigating right-wing extremism in army Germany promises quick answer to soldier-refugee mystery Germany's von der Leyen seeks to reassert leadership in army terror scandal Abuse scandal at German military training center Germany's von der Leyen under fire over Bundeswehr 'leadership' debacle Putin: Syria no fly zones could cement ceasefire Russia's Vladimir Putin is confident "safe zones" in Syria's rebel-held areas would deliver a ceasefire that will hold. The 6-year-long conflict dominated Putin's talks in Sochi with Turkish President Erdogan. New wall closes Turkey-Syria border Chemical attack 'fabricated': Assad Syria's President Bashar al-Assad: Propped up by Tehran and Moscow Dozens dead in IS attack on US-backed Syrian forces, displaced persons camp Erdogan to meet Putin amid strain in Turkish-Russian relations From safe zones to terrorism, Trump talks Syria with Putin UK's May says EU 'threats' aim to impact election British PM May has accused the European Union of making Brexit negotiations tough to impact the June 8 UK election. The comments come as more details emerge on a long and difficult Brexit path. Correspondant Josh Bloom on Theresa May's position in the Brexit negotiations Barnier lays out plan for Brexit negotiations When Theresa met Jean-Claude: What really happened at that Brexit meeting? EU leaders adopt Brexit guidelines at Brussels summit Schäuble: 'No free lunch' for UK in Brexit talks EU negotiator Barnier reveals plan for Brexit talks US State Department urges vigilance on travel to Europe The US State Department has warned Americans about traveling to Europe due to the ongoing risk of terrorism. The alert said US citizens "should always be alert" as attacks could occur with "little to no warning." A strike at London's heart Belgium one year after the attacks Should I go? The impact of government advisories for travelers to Europe US issues travel warning ahead of Euro 2016 in France UK police arrest three suspects in ongoing counterterror investigation Suspected terrorist strikes Paris days before French presidential election St. Petersburg metro hit by deadly blast Sweden to tighten terror laws over Stockholm strike Indians reconsider moving to US after Kansas shooting Merkel warns against protectionism ahead of G20 summit Without mentioning the United States, Chancellor Merkel has warned against protectionism ahead of the G20 summit in Germany. President Trump's anti-free trade rhetoric is likely to be a major issue at the July summit. The G-20 before the Hamburg Summit - problem-solver, overrated or part of the problem? Will G20 governments retreat from climate funding? IMF members drop pledge to fight protectionism at spring meeting G20 finance ministers drop anti-protectionist pledge amid US pushback World UK election reinforces Scotland's divide Polls suggest that Labour is trailing both the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Conservatives in Thursday's local elections and bode ill for its fortunes in the UK general election. Peter Geoghegan reports. Scots of two minds on independence Labour adrift in Scotland after losing to SNP, Tories Scottish nationalists take on London over Brexit Scotland makes official bid for new independence vote UK PM Theresa May rejects call for second Scottish independence referendum Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Gender Stories World in Progress: Transgender school India World in Progress: Girls learning to code in Chile Germany Arms export prank appeals to German CDU's Christian roots A German political artists' collective has fooled media outlets into thinking some members of Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU were against small arms exports. The prank was aimed at the party's Christian roots. Saudi Arabia 'wants no more German weapons': report Germany blocks arms sales to Turkey - report Germany sells arms to UAE despite Yemen conflict Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun Opinion: Arms exports - Germany a party to war Business Duisburg plant epitomizes Europe's steel industry woes German engineering group ThyssenKrupp's plans to restructure its steel division have stoked fears of potential job losses and sparked labor protests. The firm's troubles mirror those of the worldwide steel industry. China's threat to steel in Europe The EU steel industry and cheap imports Germany seeks EU help in steel row with the US China breaks promise of cuts to steel capacities Nations call for end to steel overcapacity German steelworkers strike benchmark pay deal ThyssenKrupp profit squeezed by global steel glut Sports Track and Field record holders speak out against record rewrite plan The European Athletics Council has endorsed a plan to rewrite the sport's world and European record books, leaving several big names upset. A number of world record holders have spoken out in opposition to the proposal. Black players in Italy urged to strike after Muntari is handed suspension An anti-discrimination group has called Italy's football authorities "gutless" after Sulley Muntari was banned for walking off the pitch following racist abuse in a Serie A game. There have also been calls for a strike. AC Milan storm out of friendly after racist chants Cristiano Ronaldo: By the numbers An incredible Champions League display on Tuesday saw Cristiano Ronaldo equal yet another record. The Real Madrid forward made his professional debut in 2002 and has gone on to rack up some sensational statistics. Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo grabs hat trick as Real stride towards Cardiff Bundesliga: Quickfire Gomez hat-trick not enough for Wolfsburg, Mainz lose again Champions League: Ronaldo sets new milestone as luckless Bayern Munich go out   © Deutsche Welle 2017