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Daily Bulletin 07.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Middle East
Twin attacks strike Iran's parliament, Khomeini's tomb
Two attacks have hit major targets in the Iranian capital killing at least 12 people. Armed men stormed the parliament while attackers detonated explosives at the tomb of Iran's former leader Ayatollah Khomeini.
German cabinet recommends moving Bundeswehr from Incirlik base
Germany's government has recommended pulling the Bundeswehr from the Incirlik air base. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said earlier that the troops at Incirlik could be moved from Turkey to a base in Jordan.
Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI head
Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate former Justice Department official Christopher Wray to head the FBI. The announcement comes a day before former FBI Director James Comey is to testify to the Senate.
Myanmar looks for military plane lost over sea
Rescue teams have reportedly found debris from a Myanmar transport plane that vanished en route to the southern city of Yangon. The Chinese-made aircraft was carrying over 100 people, mostly soldiers and their families.
Workers exposed to radioactive material at Japan nuclear research institute
Five workers at a nuclear research facility in eastern Japan have been exposed to dangerously high levels of radiation. Authorities say a bag containing plutonium opened while the group was inspecting equipment.
World
The election battle for Scotland
In the last UK general election the Scottish National Party won all but three of Scotland's 59 seats in Westminster. This time, however, the battle for seats like Moray is set to be much tighter. Peter Geoghegan reports.
Donald Trump and Richard Nixon: Parallels between Russia and Watergate
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on the investigation into Donald Trump's alleged Russia connections. Similarities with the Watergate scandal are hard to miss.
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Germany
German NGO seeks arrest warrant for Donald Trump's deputy CIA director
A Berlin-based human rights organization has called on German prosecutors to issue an arrest warrant against Gina Haspel, appointed CIA deputy director in February. Haspel oversaw the torture of prisoners in Thailand.
Sports
French Open
French Open: What now for Novak Djokovic after shock quarterfinal loss?
After crashing out in the quarterfinals, the reigning champion insisted he had the desire to bounce back. But having now failed to win any of his last four grand slams, Djokovic is mulling a shake-up ahead of Wimbledon.
'Tuchel trusted us' - Dortmund youngsters Dembele and Pulisic back former coach
Ousmane Dembele and Christian Pulisic have expressed their gratitude to former coach Thomas Tuchel. French winger Dembele also claimed that he and his teammates were "forced to play" after April's bus attack.
French Open: Novak Djokovic falls to Dominic Thiem, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka through
World number 1 Andy Murray is through to the semifinals after beating Kei Nishikori. But the story of the day came as Austria's Dominic Thiem stunned defending champion Novak Djokovic with a straight sets win.
Echoes of '92 as Denmark recall glory days
Tuesday night's friendly in Brondby was an experiment for Joachim Löw's Germany team. But 25 years on from Denmark's most famous victory, the contest was a reminder of Danish glory and pride.
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.

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