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Daily Bulletin 17.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
London fire: Tempers flare as 58 presumed dead after Grenfell Tower disaster
Police said the nearly 60 people still missing after this week's fire are presumed dead. UK Prime Minister May has come under withering attack for initially meeting with local officials but failing to meet with victims.
World leaders mourn loss of Helmut Kohl
World leaders are paying tribute to former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who has died at the age of 87. The EU's Jean-Claude Juncker said flags would fly at half-staff in Brussels to honor a "great European."
Anti-migrant 'Identitarians,' counter-protesters march in Berlin
Hundreds of members of the self-proclaimed "Identitarian Movement" have marched through the streets of Berlin. They were met by a larger number of counter-demonstrators who disputed the group's anti-migrant stance.
Bill Cosby sexual assault trial ends in mistrial for US comedian-actor
The jury deliberated for more than 52 hours over six days but was hopelessly deadlocked on Cosby's guilt or innocence.The judge declared a mistrial, but prosecutors quickly vowed to retry the case before another jury.
Afghan soldier attacks US troops near Mazar-i-Sharif
At least seven US troops were injured when an Afghan soldier opened fire at a military base in northern Afghanistan. The incident comes as the US is expected to deploy an additional 4,000 troops to the war-torn country.
US Navy sailors missing after USS Fitzgerald collides with Philippine container ship
At least three sailors have been injured and seven are missing after a US Navy destroyer collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan. Images show a large dent in the side of the US ship.
Germany's Angela Merkel hails 'encouraging talks' with Pope Francis ahead of G20 summit
Pope Francis has backed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's fight against climate change during a private audience in the Vatican. The pope also welcomed Merkel's decision to emphasize Africa at the upcoming G20 summit.
Culture
'Cultural sovereign' Helmut Kohl built an unlikely legacy
Helmut Kohl initiated a large number of national artistic institutions that changed Germany's cultural landscape. The government's art expenditures trebled under Kohl's 1982-1998 tenure as chancellor.
Sports
Confederations Cup: Russia waltz to victory in tournament curtain-raiser
A goal in each half ensured Russia won the opening game of the Confederations Cup against New Zealand in St Petersburg. But FIFA will face questions about the vast number of empty seats at the Krestovsky stadium.
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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