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Newsline 16.06.2017 | 16:15 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. World 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 Uganda Ugandan government runs out of passports Ugandans hoping to travel abroad have been left stranded after the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs ran out of stock for ordinary passports. The problem is expected to last for at least one month. Africa-wide passport launched amid skepticism at AU Summit An EU in East Africa? Postcard from Kampala, Uganda Japan's new conspiracy law 'puts handcuffs on democracy' The Japanese government says legislation is needed to ensure the security of the public during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, but critics say it can be used to curtail fundamental rights. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. 2020 Olympics: Activists warn against illegal timber use Pence: US stands '100 percent' with Japan Japan passes anti-terror law amid privacy protests Japan's new drive to rewrite constitution amid North Korea threat Mass protests in Tokyo against controversial military bills Can Japan stub out its smoking habit? Tokyo struggles with smoking ban ahead of Olympics 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 China China kindergarten blast suspect 'had neurological disorder': officials Police say a blast that hit a kindergarten in eastern China, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, was carried out by a 22-year-old man with a history of neurological problems. The investigation has closed. Kindergarten blast kills several people in China Environment 'All this junk gets dumped in Africa': how to make eco art from rubbish Kenyan artist Kioko Mwitiki's life-sized scrap metal sculptures won him global acclaim. He tells DW about his art's impact, scavenging and environmental challenges facing Africa as it becomes the 'factory of the world.' Don't waste waste! Trash collectors in Johannesburg Turning coke cans into pots and pans Making waste pay in the developing world 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017