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Daily Bulletin 07.07.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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++ G20 underway in Hamburg amid violent protests - live updates ++
The G20 summit is underway in Hamburg amid a citywide shutdown and widespread protests. Chancellor Angela Merkel urged leaders to show unity on climate change, trade and migration. Follow DW's live updates here.
G20: What is the Black Bloc?
Several hundred hard-left activists called "Black Bloc" have been making headlines in Hamburg for clashes with police at the G20 summit. But the name represents less of an organized group and more of a protest tactic.
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage bill clears German upper house
Germany's equal marriage bill has been approved in the Bundesrat, meaning the president can now sign it into law. However, one other legal challenge - concerned with the wording of Germany's constitution - is likely.
Culture
G20 Hamburg
G20 Hamburg: Coldplay, Shakira call on world leaders to act at Global Citizen Festival
Alongside the G20 summit in Hamburg, musicians and other speakers joined more than 10,000 fans to push world leaders to end extreme poverty. The Global Citizen Festival aims to bring a new energy and address inequality.
Germany
Germany
Islamist recruiters in Germany 'go right for young people's hearts'
Roman Friedrich works to combat Islamic extremism and online radicalization, especially in ultra-conservative Salafist circles. He says it's time for concerted action as the number of radicalized Muslims rises.
World
Netherlands: Turkish deputy PM not welcome for rally
The Dutch government has said that Turkish politicians are not welcome at a ceremony commemorating last July's failed coup attempt in Turkey. A similar dispute in March severely tested ties between the two countries.
Sports
Lionel Messi's tax fraud sentence reduced to fine
Lionel Messi won't have to serve a custodial sentence after a court in Spain reduced his tax fraud sentence to a fine. He and his father had been accused of avoiding over four million euros in taxes.
Kittel with third stage win after photo finish
Marcel Kittel won stage seven of the 2017 Tour de France in a photo finish in Nuits-Saint-Georges. It's the 12th stage win of his career, drawing him level with German cycling legend Erik Zabel.
Arsenal to appoint Per Mertesacker as new head of youth academy
Arsenal are to make Per Mertesacker the head of their youth academy. The German World Cup winner, who has one year left on his current player contract, will still be part of Arsenal's squad next season.
Dirk Nowitzki signs new 2-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki will reportedly make much less money than he did last season with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he is set to become the first foreign-born player to play 20 seasons in the NBA.
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.
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.
Inside Europe
Inside Europe: Produced 06.07.17
This week: Policy or people's lives? Heated discussions in Brussels over migrants in the Mediterranean. A poster war in Hungary gets personal. Are changes in the military weakening Poland's national security? Hollywood glamor lands in Karlovy Vary. Also, why Northern Ireland still can't reach a deal to form a government. Serbian refugees get new homes. And dance tackles social issues in Venice.

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