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Daily Bulletin 16.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC Germany Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies, aged 87 Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl has died, aged 87. Having led Germany for 16 years, he is remembered for reuniting the country as well as for making a huge political and economic contribution to the integration of Europe. Germany's 'reunification' chancellor Angela Merkel pays tribute to Helmut Kohl Opinion: Helmut Kohl, a great statesman EU's Juncker orders flags at half-mast to honor Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl awarded one-million-euro damages in 'unauthorized biography' case Walter Kohl takes personal and political aim at Merkel Helmut Kohl's son gives Merkel partial blame for mother's suicide Helmut Kohl: Europe can't be home to millions of refugees News Germany's Angela Merkel slams planned US sanctions on Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel shares concerns that proposed new US sanctions against Russia could hurt European companies, her spokesman says. He called the plans "peculiar." Baltic states oppose Nord Stream 2 pipeline Russia's economy recovering Russian President Putin rubbishes US claims about Trump dossier, election meddling US bill on Russia sanctions prompts German, Austrian outcry Nord Stream 2 financing takes shape Western sanctions and languid Russian economy Russia investigating whether airstrike killed 'Islamic State' leader Russia's Defense Ministry is probing whether an airstrike in Syria killed Islamic State head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in late May. The strike targeted a meeting of IS leaders that Baghdadi reportedly attended. US-backed militias push into IS-held Raqqa Mosul: Fleeing 'Islamic State' Raqqa: The human cost of degrading the 'Islamic State' IS commander only 'injured' in US strike 'Islamic State' kills hundreds of fleeing civilians in Mosul, says UN Alexis Tsipras and Wolfgang Schäuble praise new Greece austerity deal Greek officials have praised their latest deal with international creditors. German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, a frequent antagonist in anti-austerity Athens, has, too, praised Greece's latest cuts. German Finance Minister on the Greece deal Inside Europe - Yanis Varoufakis makes a political comeback Latest Greece bailout tranche approved, will include IMF buffer Austerity no cure-all, Germany's Gabriel says in Greece German Finance Ministry, Varoufakis express doubts on Greek bailout Varoufakis: 'Bloodletting' of Greece must stop Schäuble 'confident' of Greece securing funds USA-Cuba Trump to limit travel, restrict business with Cuba US President Donald Trump is set to reverse "Obama's policy of appeasement" toward Cuba, with new travel and business restrictions. With Cuba at a crossroads, some think the plan will further entrench the regime. Cuba's first luxury hotel Venezuela fuel crunch hits Cuba Luxury mall turning Cuban capital capitalist? US-Cuba relations under Trump Tear Down This Wall: Music Against Trump Cuba's Castro sets elections timetable Rich meets poor at Havana's new luxury shopping mall Cuba's first luxury hotel opens in Havana Protests mark decade of LGBT activism in Cuba Turkey slams US arrest warrants against Erdogan guards Ankara has attacked the US's decision to issue arrest warrants for Turkish security guards who assaulted protesters during President Erdogan's trip to Washington in May. The violence has been widely condemned. Arrest warrants issued for Erdogan security detail Brawl involving Erdogan's security in the US will be investigated Trump, Erdogan seek to repair frayed ties Turkey wary as US-backed SDF militia target IS in Raqqa Raqqa: The human cost of degrading the 'Islamic State' Turkish foreign minister warns US arming of Syrian Kurds poses threat US condemns Erdogan bodyguard attack on Kurdish protesters Turkey summons US envoy over protester riots during Erdogan Washington visit Turkish police detain prime minister's top aide over alleged Gulen links Turkey arrests a thousand police accused of links to US-based cleric Gulen Turkey justice minister to ask for Gulen in Washington World US sanctions bill on Russia flawed by lack of coordination with Europe, says analyst Germany and Austria have criticized a US Senate Russia sanctions bill that could open EU firms up to fines for participation in a new gas pipeline. While the bill has a flaw, it isn't protectionist, says one US expert. Trump 'under investigation' in Russia probe Baltic states oppose Nord Stream 2 pipeline US bill on Russia sanctions prompts German, Austrian outcry Germany's Angela Merkel slams planned US sanctions on Russia US Vice President Pence hires lawyer for Russia probes President Donald Trump attacks FBI probe into possible obstruction as witch hunt Nord Stream 2 financing takes shape Angela Merkel's MEPs criticized for appeasing Hungary's Viktor Orban The EU has offered all-round condemnation of Viktor Orban's increasingly authoritarian government. But some MEPs from Angela Merkel's conservative party voted against a resolution condemning the Hungarian prime minister. #IStandWithCEU: Protesting academic freedom EU launches legal case against 3 member states over refugee deal Hungary approves crackdown on foreign NGOs Orban launches personal battle with Soros over Hungary Hungarian civil society victimized by Orban government Ultranationalism grips Central Europe Sports McDonald's pulls out of Olympics sponsorship Fast-food giant McDonald's has ended its 41-year Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early. McDonald's contributes more than $1 billion every four-year cycle but is now looking to "focus on different priorities". IOC recommends awarding 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games simultaneously Former banker convicted in football corruption case A former employee of a Swiss bank has been convicted on charges related to the corruption allegations surrounding world football's governing body, FIFA. This comes a day after the suspect pled guilty in a US court. FIFA announces record $369 million loss amid scandal fallout CAS upholds six-year ban on former FIFA boss Blatter FIFA oust judge and prosecutor, who claim move 'puts an end to reform effort' Infantino labels FIFA criticism 'fake news' but can't say why Media report: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Spain following tax accusations According to a report in a Portuguese paper, Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Real Madrid of his desire to leave Spain. The Portuguese star has been accused of defrauding the Spanish tax office of over 14 million euros. Media report: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Spain following tax accusations Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison on tax fraud charges Confederations Cup: Who will win the mini World Cup? A year before the World Cup in Russia comes the dress rehearsal, the Confederations Cup. Could Germany's young squad lift the trophy in the end? Or will it be one of the other seven teams? Confed Cup to get underway DW's Des Squire on the Confed Cup Opinion: The Confederations Cup is logical, not obsolete Confederations Cup: Germany with different goals heading into the tournament 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. Media Center Inside Europe 15.06.2017 Hard Brexit, soft Brexit or no Brexit at all – Do EU citizens have a future in the UK? - Does the new gay, half-Indian Irish prime minister break the mold? - Britain's youth push politics forward - A crackdown on anti-corruption protestors across Russia - Is a new Hungarian law silencing dissent - A new generation of co-working spaces in Berlin - Giant benches in Italy are child's play. Inside Europe 15.06.2017   © Deutsche Welle 2017