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Daily Bulletin 31.05.2017 | 18:30 UTC Germany Politics Germany seeks to block NATO summit in Turkey: report Germany and other NATO allies have tried to prevent Turkey from hosting next year's NATO summit, according to reports. Officials allegedly wanted to avoid the impression that NATO supports Turkey's "internal policy." NATO chief: 'We are not in a Cold War' Erdogan's Turkey: End of press freedom? 3 Questions to Major Rayk Hähnlein Turkey's Incirlik air base: What you need to know Merkel threatens to pull troops from Turkey's Incirlik military base Germany grants asylum to Turkish military personnel Turkish PM Yildirim: Germany must "decide" if it wants better relations Reports: Germany considering alternative locations to Incirlik airbase Turkey arrests two opposition journalists over alleged coup links Amnesty slams Turkey for mass dismissals after failed coup Some NATO leaders smirk, others support Trump's tough NATO message Turkey 'on the road to autocracy,' Venice Commission watchdog says AWACS to be added to German anti-IS operations US plan to 'annihilate IS' raises questions over civilian toll, larger strategy Opinion: Turkish referendum must be a wake-up call for Germany German Cabinet approves expanded role in anti-IS mission NATO will formally join anti-'Islamic State' coalition Five-year neo-Nazi trial collapses as judge retires One of Germany's biggest ever neo-Nazi trials has been suspended in Koblenz - because the judge is too old. Critics have called the decision a scandal for the judiciary and accused the defense of deliberate delays. German authorities charge two suspected far-right terrorists Germany promises army reforms after neo-Nazi terror plot Report: German neo-Nazi Horst Mahler arrested after seeking asylum in Hungary News Death toll rises after Kabul bomb, extensive damage to German embassy A massive truck bomb has hit Kabul's highly secure diplomatic area, killing at least 90 people and wounding hundreds. The German embassy was heavily damaged, and Berlin has now postponed deportations to Afghanistan. Correspondent Josh Smith in Kabul after car bomb rocks Afghan capital People in Kabul live with danger Germany suspends deportations to Afghanistan Afghanistan's security situation 'has deteriorated' Afghanistan: sent back to a war zone The Afghan security problem Worst border clashes in years: Are Afghanistan and Pakistan at war? Why are the Afghans wary of Pakistan? Mazar-i-Sharif attack proves no Afghan city is safe US intelligence: Afghanistan will 'almost certainly' deteriorate Insurgents attack Afghan military hospital in Kabul diplomatic district Suicide blast in Afghan capital targets NATO vehicles German human rights official urges end to Afghanistan deportations Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets Merkel in Berlin as Europe pivots to Asia In a week during which a Europe-US rift seems to be deepening, the Chinese premier became the second major Asian leader to arrive in Berlin. Talks will focus on closer cooperation on trade and climate issues. Germany's Asian Pivot - Trade with China in focus as Germany's transatlantic ties waiver Trump to announce decision on Paris climate deal in 'next few days' - expected to withdraw Germany's Gabriel sees 'deal' with China on e-car quota Opinion: Turning point in a beer tent? Merkel: G7 climate talks with Trump 'very unsatisfying' Merkel makes waves with views on EU-US relations Indian PM Modi tells Merkel India and Germany 'made for one another' Trump launches new Twitter tirade against Germany Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain China, Germany urge US not to ditch Paris climate accord Police, demonstrators prepare for G20 summit in Hamburg Germany seeks to boost climate and development on G20 agenda Berlin sees opportunity to strengthen trade ties with China 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions HRW accuses China of torturing Party members Trump to announce decision on Paris climate deal in 'next few days' - expected to withdraw US President Donald Trump says he'll announce his decision on the Paris climate accord 'over the next few days.' The European Union says it stands ready to show leadership in the face of a possible US withdrawal. The battle for Trump's mind on climate Trump joins G7 summit on climate, trade and terrorism Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain Berlin court rules grieving parents have no right to dead child's Facebook account A German court has ruled that Facebook rightfully rejected access to a deceased girl's account. Her parents have tried to clarify their daughter's death since she was struck by a subway train in Berlin in 2012. German lawmakers debate hate speech curbs Facebook slams proposed German 'anti-hate speech' social media law Facebook allows Herkules to stay naked The state and social media What happens to your Facebook account after you die? German justice minister defends controversial anti-hate speech legislation Business EU unveils roadmap to a more unified eurozone The European Commission has proposed the introduction of collective eurozone debt and a joint fiscal budget, as it unveiled a raft of controversial ideas for strengthening the often dysfunctional euro currency area. Macron's eurozone raise eybrows in Germany Eurozon in danger amid rising populism Opinion: The euphoria that accompanied the Maastricht Treaty has evaporated Dijsselbloem appointed for a second term as Eurogroup president EU hikes growth outlook, but warns of risks Brussels wants EU-wide deposit insurance World No thaw: sober assessments of Putin's visit to France French President Macron and Russian President Putin's first meeting did little to warm up their nations' frosty relations, Russian experts concluded. Macron tried to promote himself internationally while Putin sat tight. What does Putin want from France? DW's Juri Rescheto from Moscow Macron meets Putin in Paris Putin cancels trip to Paris amid growing tensions over Syria French and Russian presidents meet in Versailles Opinion: Between Putin and Macron, it's strictly business Russian EU ambassador says Kremlin has no favorite in French election Suspected Russia hackers 'targeted Macron campaign' French presidential candidate Macron target of Russian 'fake news,' his party chief claims Merkel tells Poroshenko she wants new talks for Ukraine World in Progress: Visions for the future Bright prospects: How a new city constructed on the Red Sea could serve as a model for Saudi Arabia's future without oil - And: and unusual school provides bright prospects for kids from underprivileged backgrounds in India World in Progress: Visions for the future Sports French Open: Plain sailing for Nadal and Djokovic, Muguruza edges through French Open master Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic both sailed in to round 3 with straight sets wins on Wednesday. But things weren't quite so straightforward for women's champion Garbine Muguruza. French Open: Nadal pulls out with injury, Murray cruises Serena Williams takes season off as she confirms pregnancy TSV 1860 Munich - what's gone wrong? TSV 1860 Munich have been relegated to the third tier of German football for the first time since 1992. Champions in 1966, a Bavarian footballing institution is now on the edge of the abyss. DW asks: what's gone wrong? Former Bundesliga champions 1860 Munich relegated to third division Bayern Munich seal Bundesliga title with 6-0 win at Wolfsburg Liverpool Chairman Ian Ayre to step into the fray at 1860 Mainz unveil native son as the club's new head coach Bundesliga club Mainz have unveiled their new head coach for the coming season. Mainz native and former player Sandro Schwarz was previously the club's under-23 coach. Mainz to announce Sandro Schwarz as new head coach Bundesliga: Mainz part ways with coach Martin Schmidt Report: Dortmund players asked Watzke to postpone Monaco match According to a German weekly, Dortmund players made it clear that they didn't want to play a match less than 24 hours after last month's attack on their bus. This contradicts the club chairman's account of events. Pure Emotion: Fans at the German Cup Final Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel is out How it happened: Explosion hits Borussia Dortmund bus ahead of Champions League game Dortmund's injured Bartra 'a fine representative' of Barcelona's academy Watzke: Mkhitaryan staying at Dortmund Dortmund chairman reaches out to fans over Tuchel departure Newsletters & Co. Transmedia: The way forward? Join renowned transmedia producer Jeff Gomez and media representatives from across Asia for an intriguing and interactive discussion on new trends that will be changing how audiences around the world understand media. Saving the environment starts with people Meet the Kenyan eco-ambassadors from DW's popular environmental show Eco@Africa. Whether it is waste reduction or innovative ideas, these individuals set an example for how Africa can address its biggest eco-challenges.   © Deutsche Welle 2017