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Daily Bulletin 22.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Trump, Israeli leaders pledge Middle East cooperation
US President Donald Trump has landed in Israel as part of his first foreign trip since taking office. Trump arrived fresh from inking a 12-figure arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
Palestinians greet Trump with West Bank general strike
Palestinians are staging a West Bank shutdown in solidarity with hunger-striking prisoners in Israel's jails. US President Donald Trump has landed in Tel Aviv for talks toward peace in the Middle East.
Iran President Hassan Rouhani blasts Trump's Saudi summit
Iran's newly re-elected president has dismissed US President Donald Trump's calls for the region to isolate Tehran. Peace in the Middle East could only be possible with Iran at the table, Rouhani said.
EU sets out Brexit mandate for chief negotiator Barnier
EU ministers have given the bloc's lead negotiator for Brexit his mandate for the negotiations. French former diplomat Michel Barnier is not expected to begin talks until after the UK general election in June.
German foreign minister calls for Greek debt relief
As eurozone finance ministers meet to discuss the Greek debt crisis, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has demanded a firm commitment to debt relief. The move could cause friction in Berlin in an election year.
Turkey
Alleged Turkey coup ringleaders go on trial amid high security
More than 220 people, including 27 ex-generals, have gone on trial accused of plotting last year's July coup attempt in Turkey. They face life imprisonment if found guilty.
Turkey summons US envoy over protester riots during Erdogan Washington visit
Turkey has summoned the US ambassador to protest the detention of two security officers during the Turkish president's Washington visit last week. The officers were briefly detained after clashing with protesters.
World
Theresa May's cult of personality
As the UK heads toward the June 8 snap election, the Conservative Party is relying heavily on Prime Minister Theresa May's personal popularity. Samira Shackle reports from London.
Sports
Bundesliga: Mainz part ways with coach Martin Schmidt
Bundesliga club Mainz have sacked their coach, Martin Schmidt, following a disappointing season that saw them flirt with relegation. There was no immediate word on a successor.
Ice Hockey World Championship: A big hit with the fans, profit to go into development
Although not all of the games were sold out, organizers of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship are delighted with the attendance figures. The DEB plans to use the profit earned to invest in its youth program.

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