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Newsline 30.06.2017 | 16:15 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 World UN mission UN downsizes peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur The UN Security Council has agreed to reduce the number peacekeepers in Sudan's war-torn region of Darfur after US pressure led to a $600 million cut in the UN budget for peace operations. Gunmen abduct three UN workers in Sudan's Darfur, says official Mali too hot for half of Bundeswehr MINUSMA vehicles UN's Guterres: Trump budget would make UN peacekeeping 'simply impossible' Ethiopia Ethiopians fear deportation from Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is threatening to expel undocumented workers who don't leave during an amnesty. But many would rather risk arrest than face an uncertain future in Ethiopia. Gay couple from Balkans now live 'without fear' in Germany Fear of violence and discrimination is part of everyday life for the LGBTQ community in the Balkans. Same-sex couples often conceal their sexual identity. DW spoke to Haris and Lazar, who left their home countries. Germany's Bundestag passes bill on same-sex marriage The long path toward same-sex marriage in Germany German same-sex marriage vote highlights discussion about gay couples' adoption rights Openly gay Ana Brnabic set to become prime minister of Serbia Gays in Bosnia still living life in the closet 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 Hong Kong's twenty years under Chinese rule – A failed project? As Hong Kong celebrates the 20th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule, it can boast of its freedom of assembly and an independent press. But many residents are dissatisfied with a lack of democratic freedom. Hong Kong welcomes China's Xi Jinping with major military parade Hong Kong marks 20 years of Chinese rule China's President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong for landmark visit Sieren's China: Learning from Hong Kong China confirms presence of second Hong Kong publisher Rights defenders criticize China over ongoing lawyer detentions Beijing ruling to bar Hong Kong pro-independence lawmakers Is Hong Kong's 'one country, two systems' status in jeopardy? Mounting concerns over press freedom in Hong Kong Business Bank of Japan apologizes for praising Hitler's economic policies The Bank of Japan has apologized for a 'misunderstanding' after a board member praised Hitler's economic policies. The policy maker has said he had no intention to justify the Nazi leader's policies. 'Who Was Hitler': New documentary lets people who knew him speak Economic clouds hang over May's post-election blues Bank of Japan lifts growth outlook Did Reinhard Heydrich aspire to replace Hitler? 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.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2017