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Newsline 25.06.2017 | 16:15 UTC TOP STORIES Social Democrats rally for German election comeback Amidst more bad news in opinion polls, Social Democratic chancellor candidate Martin Schulz went on the attack at the party conference in Dortmund. But does he have the policies and charisma to make up a huge deficit? Schulz: A new foundation for Europe Schulz, SPD sink as Merkel, CDU continue to dominate polls Things to know about Germany's Social Democratic Party Poll: Germans want Merkel to remain as chancellor What does the victory of Merkel's CDU in a regional election spell for Germany? Opinion: The Merkel model News Israel freezes plan for mixed-sex prayer site at Western Wall The Israeli cabinet nixed a plan it approved nearly 18 months ago that would have allowed men and women to pray together at the Western Wall. The reversal appears to be a victory for the country's ultra-Orthodox sect. Jerusalem: Religious and liberal Jews clash at Western Wall Prayers removed from Israel's Western Wall Israel approves mixed-sex prayer site at Jerusalem's Western Wall DW correspondent's detention in Nigeria draws protest The detention and beating of a DW correspondent in Nigeria has prompted a protest note from Germany's foreign broadcaster. Deutsche Welle has called on Nigeria "to hold the police officers involved accountable." Environment: DW signs co-production agreements with two African broadcasters Istanbul gay pride organizers vow march will go ahead Organizers of a gay pride parade in Istanbul have said they will go ahead with plans for a march despite a ban by city officials. Police sealed off roads leading to Taksim Square, where the procession was due to begin. Being gay in Turkey In Istanbul, Mr. Gay Syria fears for his life Istanbul riot police break up LGBT rally Gay referee wins court battle against Turkish Football Federation German politicians among several detained at banned Istanbul gay pride event Forest fire in southern Spain forces mass evacuation A forest fire in southern Spain is threatening a well-known nature reserve, with some 1,500 people forced to evacuate the area. The Donana National Park is home to some highly endangered animal species. Portugal breathes sigh of relief as fires brought 'under control' Erdogan rejects Arab demands; says Turkish troops will stay in Qatar Turkish President Erdogan dismissed demands from Arab countries that Qatar shutter a Turkish-run military base. He said that, and other demands, intruded on Qatar's sovereignty and violated international law. How will Qatar respond to list of demands? Q&A with Doha-based journalist Naveed Ahmad on the widening rift between Qatar and other Arab states Qatar protests 'unreasonable' ultimatum from neighbors Gulf crisis: Qatar's neighbors issue ultimatum, call for Al-Jazeera shutdown Why Iran approaches Qatar crisis with caution Why Turkey is standing behind Qatar in the Gulf crisis Germany Peace missions for international conflicts - a German foreign policy niche International conflicts are often dominated by the military. But civilian experts are more sought after than ever. Four years ago, Germany's federal government wanted to expand their role. What is the situation now? Germany expected to expand mission in Mali Observers take a critical look at elections Germany's new global responsibility OSCE to deploy more international observers to follow US election OSCE monitors warn risk is high for new Donbass flare-up 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017