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Daily Bulletin 20.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Trump inks military deal on arrival in Saudi Arabia
The US has announced military deals worth $110 billion with Saudi Arabia. President Donald Trump is at the start of an 8-day tour that takes in Jerusalem, the Vatican and European capitals.
Few Germans expect President Trump to finish his four-year term in White House
The US president has been under siege over the past two weeks by a cascade of scandals, with echoes of Watergate. The Watergate scandal, about 45 years ago, ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
Incumbent President Rouhani wins Iranian elections
President Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, beating conservative Ebrahim Raisi. Rouhani's victory signals that the majority of Iranians wish to keep the course of reform and modernization.
Merkel tells Poroshenko she wants new talks for Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told President Petro Poroshenko that she wants to see Ukraine's peace process restarted. Poroshenko says he sees no alternative to agreements reached in Minsk in 2014 and 2015.
Freed Chibok schoolgirls reunited with their families
Dozens of young women who were kidnapped by Boko Haram extremists have been reunited with relatives in Nigeria's capital. Authorities had taken the 82 freed Chibok girls to Abuja after their release earlier this month.
Holocaust survivor finally gets high school diploma after 71 years
When Esther Begam spoke at a high school seven years ago she was asked about her biggest regret. She replied that it was never graduating high school - but now that dream has been fulfilled.
World
Alternative facts challenge journalists to rethink role
From targeted propaganda to fake news, the media industry has struggled to meet the challenges of false information on the internet. But some journalists warn that facts may not be enough.
Sports
"I'll always remember my first game" - Philipp Lahm says farewell
After a glittering career spanning fifteen years in which Philipp Lahm won all there is to win, the Bayern Munich and former Germany captain bowed out in a 4-1 win over Freiburg.
Ice Hockey: Holders Canada stun Russia with third-period comeback
World champions Canada staged a sensational third period comeback to beat Russia 4-2 on Saturday. They will play Sweden or Finland for a third straight title in Sunday's final.
Bundesliga
Bundesliga: Five talking points from Matchday 34
The 54th Bundesliga season came to a rip-roaring climax, with plenty of late drama. Here are five things that resonated from the 34th and final matchday.
Waldschmidt the hero as Hamburg send Wolfsburg into relegation playoff
Luca Waldschmidt's dramatic late winner against Wolfsburg kept Hamburg up and and sent the Wolves into the relegation playoff. Dortmund pipped Hoffenheim to third and Cologne snatched fifth from Hertha.

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