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Newsline 14.05.2017 | 16:15 UTC Breaking News NRW election Merkel's CDU unseats ruling SPD in crucial German state election Merkel's party has beaten out its rival Social Democrats from their stronghold in North Rhine-Westphalia, initial exit polls show. NRW is seen as a test of national mood ahead of Germany's national election in September. Voters go to polls in North Rheine-Westphalia Merkel plays local politics ahead of NRW vote North Rhine-Westphalia votes: What to look for in key German state election The fight for Germany begins here News Ivory Coast army mutiny enters third day Revolting army soldiers have taken control of several cities, including Ivory Coast's second largest. Protests against the mutiny have been met with violence. Cocoa prices plummet Ivory Coast military mutiny resumes after public apology Germany, Italy float EU mission to stop migrants in southern Libya Germany and Italy have reportedly demanded an EU mission along Libya's southern desert border to stop migrants trying to reach Europe. Both countries said current efforts to stop human smuggling are not working. EU skeptical over Libyan plan to stop migrant flow Refugees in the Sahara and the myth of Europe Libyan government, rival military commander agree to ease tensions New report highlights tragedy of migrant slave markets in Libya Germany wants more guarantees from China over 'Silk Road' trade plan Germany has warned that EU countries are not yet prepared to sign a joint statement on China's "Silk Road" trade initiative. Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries has called for more free trade guarantees from Beijing. China hosts Silk Road summit Modern day Silk Road China's 'New Silk Road' - perception and reality China's new Silk Road summit opens with major funding vision Macron taps France's Berlin ambassador as key adviser Macron's appointment of Philippe Etienne as top foreign policy adviser was met with applause in Berlin and Brussels. It signals Macron's pro-EU stance and the importance of Franco-German relations. France's Macron takes power, now faces challenge of governing Macron wants a New Deal for Europe Macron to visit Merkel in Berlin on Monday North Korea World leaders condemn North Korea missile test A medium-range ballistic missile test by North Korea on Sunday has drawn an international outcry. The White House described the rogue nation as "a flagrant menace" and demanded stonger sanctions. North Korea launches ballistic missile China's new Silk Road summit opens with major funding vision North Korea launches new missile, sparking anger across region North Korea would talk with US under the 'right conditions': Yonhap New South Korean President Moon sworn in and willing to visit North Korea Trump would be 'honored' to meet North Korea's leader Trump warns of potential 'major, major conflict' with North Korea Is a second Korean War imminent? Sports Ice Hockey World Championship: Home cooking for Germany's NHL star He's here, and not a moment too soon. Leon Draisaitl has arrived in Germany and was on the ice for their win over Italy. Some home cooking on Mothers' Day could help him recover the energy lost in the NHL playoffs.   © Deutsche Welle 2017