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Newsline 18.05.2017 | 16:15 UTC World United States What you need to know about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign Ex-FBI director Robert Mueller has been appointed as special counsel to probe possible ties between President Donald Trump's campaign and the Russian government. DW takes a look at the appointment and the investigation. US Democrats call for special prosecutor Special prosecutor to oversee US probe on alleged election meddling by Russia The Comey affair: What happens now that Trump fired the head of the FBI? EU Parliament condemns Israeli settlements The European Parliament has denounced Israel's latest settlement push and announced an EU peace initiative. An Israeli group says it is the first time the EU has mentioned alleged Palestinian funding of terrorism. Hanan Ashrawi on 'Conflict Zone' Palestine West Bank holds elections as Gaza Strip left behind Steinmeier navigates tricky visit in Israel After UNESCO Jerusalem vote, Israel cuts UN funding Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in two decades Opinion: Migrant money transfers or development aid? For many countries in Africa, money transfers from citizens living abroad are an extremely important source of income - sometimes even more so than development aid. But there are drawbacks, says DW's Ludger Schadomsky. Kenya: Mshwari Money transfer system More German investment on the African continent World Leader in Mobile Money Transfers Germany's 'Marshall Plan' for Africa unveiled Zimbabwe President Mugabe urges migrants in South Africa to return home Is German development aid policy out of date and out of touch? Germany's contribution to the African economy African migrants aspire to a better life in Asia macedonia Macedonia's president accuses German diplomats of spreading 'fake news' President Gjorge Ivanov has caused a diplomatic storm after openly accusing the German ambassador in Macedonia of being incompetent. It is not the first time Ivanov has criticized Berlin. Macedonia: Powder keg in the Balkans Macedonia: Ex-PM threatens foreign ambassadors, NGOs Police charge 15 in Macedonia after attack on parliament Berlin rejects criticism from Skopje Macedonia president gives opposition leader mandate to form government AFRICOM: 'Terrorist groups' remain a challenge across Africa The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is maintaining a consistent presence across Africa in order to address security concerns. But terrorist groups continue to pose a threat in many countries with weak governance. US shows new interest in Africa Libyan government, rival military commander agree to ease tensions US bombers strike Islamic State camps in Libya First US soldier killed in Somalia since 'Black Hawk Down' US to end operations against Lord's Resistance Army in Africa Ugandan special forces to halt operations against Lord's Resistance Army News German MP Röttgen: 'There is no US-foreign policy yet' The chair of the Bundestag's foreign affairs committee has said that a lack of direction from the White House has left the US without a foreign policy strategy. Some 200 State Department jobs still need to be filled. No 'clean slate' between US, Russia: Tillerson Norbert Röttgen: 'Donald Trump means what he says' Breaking News Speeding vehicle crashes into pedestrians in New York's Times Square A vehicle has jumped the curb in New York City's famed Times Square, Reuters news agency reported. Several people were injured, according to witnesses.   © Deutsche Welle 2017