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Newsline 05.05.2017 | 16:15 UTC Germany German migration authorities probe 2,000 asylum cases after high-profile fraud Thousands of refugee cases are to be scrutinized as a result of the Franco A. scandal. The German soldier managed to register as a Syrian refugee, allegedly with plans of carrying out terror attacks. Merkel: No repeat of 2015 migrant influx Berlin investigating right-wing extremism in army German defense minister arrives in France to probe terrorism scandal The Bundeswehr's image problem - is it overrun with right-wing extremists? Germany's migration agency taking longer to process asylum requests World Religious liberty executive order pays Trump's dues to Evangelicals - sort of President Trump's order on religious liberty gives a symbolic nod to the Evangelical community which supported him during the election. It has little practical relevance, but still might provide an interesting insight. 'Trumpcare' passes first hurdle in Congress White House Correspondents win DW's Freedom of Speech Award US House of Representatives pass legislation to repeal Obamacare US Vice President Pence addresses anti-abortion activists at rally in Washington 100 days of US President Donald Trump: What you need to know California judge blocks Trump 'sanctuary city' order US court freezes Trump's second travel ban RWANDA Rwandan women's activist to challenge Kagame in August polls Diane Rwigara, a Rwandan women's rights activist, says she will stand against President Paul Kagame in the country's August election. She says she wants to fight injustice and encourage freedom of expression. Mogae: 'Some Africans leaders spoil their record by overstaying' Rwandan constitutional amendment 'not the will of the people' Has democracy failed in Africa? US 'disappointed' with Kagame's decision to run for third term in Rwanda Kagame's third term bid draws international criticism Rwanda's President Kagame confirms he will run for third term Freedom of Speech Whistleblowers should be 'protected not prosecuted' US President Trump wants to prosecute whistleblowers like Wikileaks' Julian Assange. Lawyer Renata Avila thinks global democracy would instead benefit from greater protections for leakers worldwide. Poland's president calls for constitutional referendum President Andrzej Duda wants a national debate on Poland's constitution. The opposition is concerned about a creeping authoritarianism, given the government's unclear position on separation of powers and rule of law. #CzarnyProtest: Polish women stand up against anti-abortion law Opposition protests in Poland as EC president urges respect for constitution EU lawmakers tell Poland to observe rule of law, free up court Poland swears in conservative lawyer Andrzej Duda as president The most powerful man in Poland Environment divestment Global voices call for fossil fuels divestment Activists have started a eight-day push to get individuals and institutions to divest from oil, gas and coal corporations. Investing in the fossil fuel industry equals pumping money into climate change, they say. Renewable energy on El Hierro Will funding for coal soon run out? Irish cow burps counteract fossil fuel divestment The four horsemen of Trump's ecopocalypse? Fossil fuel lobbies cripple UN climate talks, report says Fossil fuels: is the empire striking back? Climate changing for company profits News North Korea accuses US of elaborate plot to kill Kim Jong Un North Korea has published accusations against the US and South Korea saying they bribed a North Korean to "hurt the supreme leadership." Pyongyang provided no evidence beyond promising that it was an "elaborate" plan. In Seoul, divisions over North Korea threat US House of Representatives votes to impose new North Korea sanctions IAEA chief 'concerned' about North Korean nuclear progress North Korea vows to respond to US aggression with 'nuclear attack' North Korean media attacks China for 'reckless remarks' Women accused of killing North Korean leader's half-brother appear in Malaysian court   © Deutsche Welle 2017