Daily Bulletin | 15.05.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 15.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News French President Emmanuel Macron meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Berlin aiming to reinvigorate the Franco-German relationship - and push for a shared budget for euro countries. Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would keep an open mind. How will Macron redefine Franco-German ties? French President Macron names centrist Edouard Philippe as prime minister Opinion: Help Macron, don't lecture him Macron wants a New Deal for Europe Macron to visit Merkel in Berlin on Monday What does the victory of Merkel's CDU in a regional election spell for Germany? Germany likely to pull troops out of Incirlik air base The Berlin government is mulling moving its troops out of Turkey's Incirlik air base after a second snub by Ankara. A German political delegation was denied approval to visit Bundeswehr soldiers at the military facility. What next for Turkey? German government finds eight alternatives to Incirlik military base in Turkey What happens now following the 'yes' vote in the Turkish referendum? Germany grants asylum to Turkish military personnel Erdogan rules out releasing German-Turkish journalist Yucel 'as long as I am in power' German lawmakers call for withdrawal of Bundeswehr troops from Turkey Turkey blocks German delegation airbase trip over Armenian genocide row Merkel: No voting in Germany for potential Turkish death penalty referendum Turkey arrests a thousand police accused of links to US-based cleric Gulen Turkey's Erdogan decries Merkel over 'Nazi measures' as row thunders on Putin blames US for weekend cyberattack Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied Moscow was behind a global "ransomware" attack that hit 150 countries. He backed up Microsoft's assertion that the source of the virus was American intelligence services. G7 call for joint fight against cyberattacks Cyberattack wreaks havoc around the world Global computer virus likely to wreak more havoc What is ransomware? British hospitals hit by major cyberattack 'Wannacry' ransomware fails to strike anew US lawmakers: Russia trying to 'influence the US election' through cyberattacks US State Department says Syrian regime using 'crematorium' to dispose of bodies The US State Department has said it has evidence that Bashar al-Assad's regime is hiding mass killings. A spokesperson also cast doubt on a Moscow-approved plan for safe zones in the war-torn country. Syrian 'safe zone' deal comes into effect AI report on Saydnaya prison - Talk with Kristin Helberg and Anwar al-Bunni Relentless bombing forces Syrian rebels and civilians from Damascus stronghold Syria rejects UN monitors for safe zones Russia says Syria safe zones will go into effect Fighting continues in Syrian 'safe zones' Outrage in India over gang-rape and murder of young woman in Haryana Eight men are being investigated after the gang-rape and brutal murder of a woman in India's northern state of Haryana. The 23-year-old victim's body was dumped in an industrial area following the attack. India: Gang rape death sentence upheld Women take up boxing to fight attackers Raped Indian teen dies of burn wounds Gang rape case has had a 'big impact' on India Indian hanged girls "committed suicide," not gang-raped or murdered, say investigators Indian women 'continue to be seen as subordinates' India proposes new law for juvenile rape offenders Italy busts 'mafia operation' in large migrant center in Calabria The Calabrian mafia has infiltrated one of the largest migrant centers in Italy and stolen millions in state funds, Italian authorities claim. The police arrested scores of suspects, including a Catholic priest. Italy: The heart of the Mafia Italian prosecutors bust 'Ndrangheta mafia betting network Catholic Church was 'inconsistent' with Mafia Italian police smash mafia drug ring Business IMF urges Germany to hike wages and invest Germany should use its wealth to invest in infrastructure that will enhance its growth potential, and encourage employers to raise wages for higher consumption, the International Monetary Fund says in a report. How big is the wealth gap in Germany? Poll: Where should Germany spend its money? Berlin upgrades economic forecast Schäuble defends German trade surplus in the US Germany to invest 100 billion into national gigabit internet network Merkel pledges budget increases for infrastructure in election year Germany Last Auschwitz trial close to collapse after court delays One of Germany's last ever trials of a former SS medic could soon be suspended altogether after suspect Hubert Zafke was found to have dementia. Prosecutors say the court has deliberately delayed proceedings. Germany investigating more former Auschwitz worker cases Poland unveils memorial to 'volunteer' for Nazi's Auschwitz camp German judge accused of sabotaging Auschwitz trial 'Auschwitz's bookkeeper' loses on appeal Sports Germany face must-win game against Latvia Germany hope that the home fans can give them the boost they need to overcome Latvia and punch their ticket for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Thomas Greiss has apologized for his likes of controversial Instagram posts. Ice Hockey World Championship: Home cooking for Germany's biggest NHL star Unknown Tiffels a surprise bright spark for Germany at world championship Germany goalie Greiss under fire over Instagram likes Werder Bremen extend contract with coach Nouri The head coach of Werder Bremen, Alexander Nouri, has extended his contract with the Bundesliga club. No details about the contract extension have been released. Werder Bremen dismiss coach Viktor Skripnik Bundesliga: Bremen's performance proves they were right to sack Skripnik Werder Bremen's downward spiral   © Deutsche Welle 2017