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Daily Bulletin 24.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Hundreds of civilians flee Mosul as IS loses grip on city Iraqi forces are creating safe passage routes for civilians trapped by IS by dividing the militant group's territory. Despite that effort, the UN said civilians under IS occupation face "almost unimaginable" danger. Mosul: Fleeing 'Islamic State' Historic mosque of Mosul destroyed by "IS" US-backed militias push into IS-held Raqqa 'Islamic State' targets children to punish parents in Mosul, says UN Iraq troops push into last 'Islamic State' bastion in Mosul UNICEF reports 100,000 children trapped in extreme danger in Mosul Almost 500 dead in month of US-led Syria strikes: monitor Iran, Qatar send Saudis support after bombing near Mecca Iran and Qatar have expressed support for Saudi Arabia following a suicide bombing near Islam's holiest site. A man who was planning to attack Mecca's Grand Mosque detonated himself after security forces surrounded him. Saudi foils plot to bomb Mecca's Grand Mosque Gulf crisis: Qatar's neighbors issue ultimatum, call for Al-Jazeera shutdown Saudi security forces foil Mecca terror plot Saudi Arabia's next-in-line: a hawk and economic reformer Opinion: US stands by Qatar Why Iran approaches Qatar crisis with caution Qatar protests 'unreasonable' ultimatum from neighbors The Doha government has said a list of 13 demands issued by Saudi Arabia and other Arab states impinges on its sovereignty. The emirate finds itself increasingly isolated after being accused of funding terrorism. Q&A with Doha-based journalist Naveed Ahmad on the widening rift between Qatar and other Arab states How will Qatar respond to list of demands? Gulf crisis: Qatar's neighbors issue ultimatum, call for Al-Jazeera shutdown Opinion: US stands by Qatar Saudi Arabia vs. Qatar vs. Iran Pakistan faces a diplomatic conundrum over the Gulf crisis Turkey's Erdogan calls Qatar embargo 'un-Islamic' Why Iran approaches Qatar crisis with caution Diplomatic tensions threaten Gulf unity, UAE warns sanctions could last years Iran, Qatar send Saudis support after bombing near Mecca United Kingdom Hundreds evacuated from London towers over safety concerns In a dramatic move, hundreds of people have been evacuated from five tower blocks because of safety concerns. Hundreds of buildings across the UK may have the combustible cladding that fueled the fire at Grenfell Tower. London high-rises evacuated over fire fears Grenfell Tower and the search for answers May under attack for mishandling Grenfell disaster Fire sparks harsh backlash among Londoners Combustible cladding on buildings similar to Grenfell Tower, says British PM Theresa May London police commander Stuart Cundy: Rise in number of dead in Grenfell Tower fire Grief turns to anger as protesters march over London tower fire response China Over 120 people feared dead in China landslide More than 120 people are feared dead after a mountainside collapsed over a village in rural China. After hours of rescue efforts, emergency operations have only found few survivors. Scores missing after landslide in China Sieren's China: Beijing's changing climate role Pandas begin new life in Germany as the stars of Berlin Zoo Berlin Zoo's new star attractions landed in the German capital. Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, two Chinese giant pandas, will be introduced to the public next week by Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China in focus as Germany's US ties waver Zoo Berlin opens way from cage to wild Why our obsession with animals is schizophrenic Y20Germany presents position paper to Angela Merkel ahead of G20 summit New Airport Lounge Opens for Traveling Critters Panda mania sweeps Netherlands with arrivals from China After Knut: Germany's next top polar bear? Berlin sees opportunity to strengthen trade ties with China After Greens and Left, Maas and SPD back LGBTQ+ equality in Germany The Social Democrats appear to have taken a step closer to ruling out a coalition that does not enshrine marriage equality into German law. The Greens, Left and Free Democrats are all on board with that. Germany to rehabilitate, compensate victims of anti-gay law Things to know about Germany's Social Democratic Party Schulz, SPD sink as Merkel, CDU continue to dominate polls Race for the Bundestag 2017: How does the German general election work? What you need to know about Germany's political parties NGO condemns Angela Merkel's failure to rein in lobbyists Syria frees almost 700 prisoners ahead of Eid festival, thousands held for political reasons Syria's government has cited "national reconciliation" for the release of 672 prisoners, including political detainees. Their freedom came ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday. Prisoner smuggled out names written in blood Mass killings in Syrian prison? Diana Semaan of Amnesty International talks to DW AI estimates up to 13,000 civilians executed in Syrian military prison over four years On the frontline-Citizen journalism in Syria US-backed forces seize parts of Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Almost 500 dead in month of US-led Syria strikes: monitor Syrian refugees escaping military conscription face uncertain fate upon return Are US and Russia inching toward confrontation in Syria? Russia threatens to target US warplanes west of Euphrates Sports Confederations Cup Confederations Cup: Hosts Russia out as Portugal and Mexico reach last four Russia have been knocked out of their own Confederations Cup after losing to Mexico in Kazan. Portugal top Group A and join the Mexicans in the semifinal after hammering New Zealand in Saint Petersburg. Ronaldo goal puts Portugal past hosts Russia Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton on pole with Sebastian Vettel languishing Lewis Hamilton flies through a thrilling final lap to seal pole position in Baku. The Mercedes driver was in scintillating form, with German driver Sebastian Vettel forced to make do with a place on the second row. Formula One: Hamilton wins in Montreal as Vettel battles back to claim fourth Formula One: Red-hot Lewis Hamilton claims pole position in Montreal Confed Cup gets serious as Germany prepare for "toughest challenge yet" vs. Cameroon Joachim Löw insists the time for experimentation is over as his young team prepares to face Cameroon. The national team coach is expecting the toughest challenge yet against the African champions. Sanchez shines as Chile draw 1-1 with Germany Goretzka gets Germany over the line against Australia Cameroon miss chance to beat Australia Newsletters & Co. On the road to the German election Germans are heading to the polls this September. Discover what the elections in Germany mean to Germany, Europe and the world with our online special: Germany Decides. Our viewer's travel video competition Do you like to travel and do you always take your camera with you? Then why not enter our video competition and win a DW travel-pack for your next summer holiday. 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017