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Daily Bulletin 30.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Same-sex marriage Germany's Bundestag passes bill on same-sex marriage Homosexual couples in Germany will now be able to marry and adopt children under a new law passed by parliament. The move brings Germany into line with several other European countries. Ja! to gay marriage - a historic vote in German parliament: German same-sex marriage vote highlights discussion about gay couples' adoption rights The long path toward same-sex marriage in Germany After Merkel hints at gay marriage, rival Schulz calls for speedy vote Opinion: Angela Merkel's calculated change of heart on gay marriage Bundestag passes law to fine social media companies for not deleting hate speech German lawmakers have approved a controversial law that would impose high fines on social media companies like Facebook, Twitter or YouTube for failing to swiftly delete posts deemed to exhibit hate speech. German lawmakers debate hate speech curbs Facebook slams proposed German 'anti-hate speech' social media law German justice minister defends controversial anti-hate speech legislation Fighting hate on the Net Germany's Maas threatens social media firms with sanctions over hate speech Obituary Simone Veil, 'the best of France,' dies Auschwitz survivor and champion of abortion rights Simone Veil has died at age 89. Tributes to the French politician praised her "legendary" fight for the rights of the downtrodden. Politicians bid Helmut Kohl farewell at Berlin church European Parliament lifts National Front leader Marine Le Pen's immunity in defamation case Helmut Kohl to be buried near symbolic Speyer Cathedral Marine Le Pen of France's Front National placed under formal investigation The far-right leader has appeared before judges over the alleged misuse of European Union funds to pay her parliamentary assistants. Le Pen won a seat in the French National Assembly a fortnight ago. Far right tries, and fails, to sway French election European Parliament lifts National Front leader Marine Le Pen's immunity in defamation case EU Parliament lost 5 million euros in Le Pen alleged jobs fraud, legal source says French police detain key Le Pen aides over EU 'fake jobs' probe National Front tests out power in Frejus Sarin used in Syria attack, says OPCW chemical weapons watchdog The nerve agent sarin was used in an April attack on a Syrian town that killed dozens, the international chemical weapons watchdog OPCW has confirmed. But it did not say who was to blame. France claims Syria used sarin gas in air attack Syria's chemical weapons, explained Russia and Syria counter claims of responsibility for "gas attack" US imposes new sanctions on Syrian officials over chemical attack OPCW chemical weapons agency sends fact-finding mission to Syria US launches cruise missile strikes on Syria UN calls Qatar neighbors' call to close Al Jazeera TV an 'unacceptable attack' UN human rights commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein has condemned Saudi and other Arab countries' calls for broadcaster Al Jazeera to be shut down. The countries have accused Qatar of funding terrorism. How will Qatar respond to list of demands? Al Jazeera: A popular broadcaster on a mission Qatar protests 'unreasonable' ultimatum from neighbors Qatar Airways seeks stake in American Airlines Top US senator to block arms sales to Gulf states over Qatar crisis Arab states cut ties with Qatar in 'terror' spat Sports U21 Euro final live: Germany vs. Spain Germany take on Spain in the final of the under-21 European championship. Spain are the favorites on paper, but will Germany's mental toughness give them the edge they need? All of the live action here. Germany face Spain in European U21 'clasico' U21 Euros: Germany beat England on penalties to set up final with Spain Germany face Spain in European U21 'clasico' Germany are set to take on Spain in the final of the U21 European football championship in Poland. On paper, the Spanish go into the match as the clear favorites, but they are not about to take the Germans lightly. Germany, Spain set for Euro U21 final showdown U21 Euros: Germany beat England on penalties to set up final with Spain Confederations Cup: Leon Goretzka steers slick Germany into final Germany Don't believe 'conspiracy theory' Germany aims to punish Turkey, says Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel Sigmar Gabriel has justified a new law restricting foreign political campaigning in Germany. It came after another row with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but Gabriel said Germany wasn't targeting Turkey. Germany blocks Erdogan rally around Hamburg G20 Report: German politicians under surveillance by Turkish intelligence Did Turkey order spying in German classrooms? Germany tells Erdogan's bodyguards to stay away from Hamburg G20 In Turkey, hope for 'justice is fading away just like my muscles' Imprisoned German national in Turkey receives consular visit Real and imagined threats: the shared past of AKP and the Gülen movement Merkel clear that Erdogan 'Nazi' jibes must stop Why many Turks in Germany voted 'yes' in Erdogan's referendum What happens now following the 'yes' vote in the Turkish referendum? 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. World Inside Europe Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent. Inside Europe: Produced 29.06.17 Inside Europe: A long walk for justice Inside Europe: 'The Last Address' Inside Europe: Rocking Rome's antiquities Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe   © Deutsche Welle 2017