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Daily Bulletin 19.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Swedish prosecutors drop rape probe against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was defiant after Swedish prosecutors dropped an investigation into an allegation of rape. The move brings to an end a seven-year legal standoff, but UK police may still arrest him. Assange: 'An important victory for me and the UN Humans Rights system' Whistleblower Chelsea Manning released Statement by Swedish public prosecutor Marianne Ny on dropping rape probe against Julian Assange Sweden drops rape charge against WikiLeaks' Assange Assange case 'an entirely political episode' - Australian documentary filmmaker John Pilger speaks to DW New developments in Assange case: DW's Gerhard Elfers from London Opinion: Tolerating Wikileaks Reports: US preparing charges against Assange, WikiLeaks Assange: 'Only 1 percent' of the CIA material has been published Julian Assange documentary to air in the US Whistleblowers should be 'protected not prosecuted' CIA chief Pompeo brands WikiLeaks a 'hostile' spy agency Far-right Identitarian Movement group attempts to storm German Justice Ministry A large group of self-proclaimed anti-jihadis rushed the ministry after the introduction of an anti-hate speech law. Police quashed the assault as protesters unfurled banners against "thought police." Neo-Nazis on the rise in Sweden German right-wing Identitarians 'becoming radicalized' From Anti-Antifa to Reichsbürger: Germany's far-right movements German justice minister defends controversial anti-hate speech legislation Report: Far-right network active at German military university Study links far-right extremism and eastern German mentality What draws right-wing extremists to the military? Report: Far-right network active at German military university The Bundeswehr's university has come under scrutiny as claims of far-right extremism in the German military continue to mount. Defense Minister von der Leyen, meanwhile, also finds herself under increasing pressure. Germany to reform army after far-right plot What draws right-wing extremists to the military? Female Bundeswehr soldiers abused and forced to pole-dance German defense minister arrives in France to probe terrorism scandal Study links far-right extremism and eastern German mentality The German military and its troubled traditions Far-right Identitarian Movement group attempt to storm German Justice Ministry Poland German President Steinmeier hopes to repair EU-Poland ties Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said external upheaval made it necessary for Warsaw and Poland to make amends. The EU is investigating Poland's nationalist government for violating the bloc's rules. Scotland: Fears of losing EU workforce Warsaw sees thousands march against populist ruling party Opposition protests in Poland as EC president urges respect for constitution Poland welcomes 'historic' NATO deployment near Kaliningrad Poland denies reports of withdrawal from Eurocorps Merkel says Britain to get 'fair' treatment in Brexit process Merkel says Britain to get 'fair' treatment in Brexit process Angela Merkel has promised that Britain will be "treated fairly" by the EU after it leaves the bloc while also reiterating that Brexit would come at a price. Negotiations on the UK's departure are set to begin in June. EU leaders back Brexit strategy Merkel warns UK cap on EU immigration post-Brexit would have 'its price' Reports: British Prime Minister Theresa May plans migration curbs EU leaders adopt Brexit guidelines at Brussels summit Schäuble: 'No free lunch' for UK in Brexit talks Tusk calls for 'moderation' ahead of Brexit talks World Trump in Saudi Arabia - counterterrorism and weapons deals Air Force One will touch down in Saudi Arabia for US President Donald Trump's first foreign trip. In Riyadh, he will speak against radical Islam and seek to close an arms deal - far away from the problems at home. Special counsel Mueller to probe Trump-Russia links Trump calls for ban on Muslims entering US US nears $100 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump's trip Trump denies urging former FBI chief to drop Flynn inquiry US defense chief 'not worried' about Trump's disclosures to Russia German MP Röttgen: 'There is no US-foreign policy yet' US federal judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban Obama speaks of new beginning between US and Muslim world Trump's anti-Muslim campaign rhetoric met with shock and dismay TOP STORIES German justice minister defends controversial anti-hate speech legislation The Bundestag is debating a draft law to force social media platforms to delete illegal content more quickly. Critics fear that it is too imprecise and could restrict freedom of speech. The justice minister disagrees. German cabinet approves new cyber hate law Facebook user fined thousands of euros for hate speech against German politician German anti-hate speech group counters Facebook trolls German justice minister calls for hefty fines to combat online hate speech CDU, SPD butt heads and shake hands in all-night coalition meeting What you need to know about Germany's liberals, the Free Democratic Party 10 things you need to know about the AfD Reports: German government plans cyberattack 'hackback' ahead of election Far-right Identitarian Movement group attempt to storm German Justice Ministry Sports Steinhaus to become Bundesliga's first female referee The Bundesliga is about to get its first female referee. This comes after the German football association included Bibiana Steinhaus on its list of match officials for the coming season. Bibiana Steinhaus forces brave new refereeing world Bundesliga Referees No Longer All-Boys Club For Marco Sturm, Germany are very much a work in progress Germany made it to the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship for a second straight year, which would usually be regarded as a success. However, for coach and GM Marco Sturm, much work remains to be done. Coach Sturm has Germany moving in the right direction again IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany out as Canada reach final four Brooks Macek: 'You have to approach it as just another hockey game' Winnipeg-born Brooks Macek played in Germany's quarterfinal match against Canada. He told DW how one approaches a game against the country in which you were born - and how proud he is of the tournament his team played. IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany out as Canada reach final four Coach Sturm has Germany moving in the right direction again Media Center Inside Europe 18.05.2017 Will the far right profit from snap elections in Austria - State election boost for Angela Merkel - Two Turks on hunger strike to save their jobs – Concerns over the Polish constitution - Is liberal democracy under threat in the Czech Republic? - The rent crisis in Madrid pushing people out of their homes - Intellectual gardens are enjoying a renaissance in France – Nightingales over Berlin Inside Europe 18.05.2017 © Deutsche Welle 2017