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Newsline 27.06.2017 | 16:15 UTC News Bundestag vote on gay marriage expected in coming days Gay marriage could become a reality in Germany almost overnight after Chancellor Merkel made certain concessions. However, the issue is also being used as a political bargaining ahead of the September 24 elections. Is Germany inching closer to gay marriage? That's not me: poll finds homosexuals in Germany don't feel represented in ads Is Angela Merkel about to shift her party's position on gay marriage? After Merkel hints at gay marriage, rival Schulz calls for speedy vote Germany Wuppertal evacuates tower block over Grenfell-like cladding Wuppertal said that a high-rise block with similar cladding to that of the ill-fated tower in London will be evacuated. Hundreds of buildings in the UK alone are suspected to have been fitted with the flammable material. Hundreds evacuated from London towers over safety concerns 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 Grenfell disaster highlights UK's infrastructure problems In Depth A guide to military drones Every military specialist agrees that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones, are the future of warfare - but what are the major types of drone and who makes them? DW explains. What Germany's first armed drones could do Germany signs on to declaration on the use and export of military drones US drone war expands to Niger Defense against Drones World German, Iranian Foreign Ministers: Iran nuclear deal must stay After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif, Sigmar Gabriel said Germany would resist any questioning of the deal. Zarif also commented on the US travel ban, but human rights issues went unmentioned. Trump: Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon Top US senator to block arms sales to Gulf states over Qatar crisis Amid threats, Iran complies with nuclear deal, says UN watchdog Trump's policy of isolation against Iran US Supreme Court partly reinstates Trump's Muslim nation travel ban Dominant companies like Google have a 'special responsibility' to be vigilant The EU has fined Google a record 2.4 billion euros for abusing its dominant market position. European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager explains her reasoning and why she doesn't fear US repercussions. EU slaps Google with record fine Amazon accepts EU's e-book demands Opinion: The EU must define itself to confront Trump Liaoning carrier demonstrates China's power off Taiwan coast China is reportedly sending the aircraft carrier Liaoning to Hong Kong to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chinese sovereignty over the territory. Taiwan sees the naval maneuver as a provocation. Panama trades Taiwan for China Chinese aircraft carrier sails out of Taiwan Strait Hong Kong rejects credit downgrade over links to China Chinese lawmakers set to strengthen military Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier has entered Taiwan Strait Panama recognizes China and breaks diplomatic ties with Taiwan Taiwan 'will not bow' to Beijing on sovereignty issue, says President Environment protected areas European natural sites at risk despite protection Fire threatens Spain's Doñana National Park - but this is only one of numerous pressures endangering natural reserves in Europe. Poor conservation practice is making the protected label fail across the continent. Living Planet: Polish primeval forest at risk Forest fire in southern Spain forces mass evacuation Poland starts logging ancient Bialowieza forest despite protests Celebrate migratory birds because 'their future is our future' 'Dramatic' decline in European birds linked to industrial agriculture EU moves to protect sea turtles Who can save Poland's oldest forest from environmental disaster? Belated win for coastal protection in Spain 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