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Daily Bulletin 02.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law US President Donald Trump has signed legislation into law imposing new sanctions on Russia, calling it "seriously flawed." The measures are partly aimed to punish Moscow over alleged interference in last year's election. Russian-German ventures to be hit by US sanctions Germany calls for EU countermeasures against US following Russian sanctions Trump - Putin relations: What's the next move? Donald Trump admits input in son's misleading Russia statement Russia tells hundreds of US diplomatic staff to leave Russia readies for spiraling sanctions in US escalation US House passes Russia, Iran, North Korea sanctions bill New US Russia sanctions bill risks EU anger US tells North Korea: 'We are not your enemy' Fueled debate leads to deal Diesel summit deal limited to software upgrades Auto bosses who met politicians for a "Diesel Summit" in Berlin have agreed on "comprehensive upgrading" of software for more than five million cars. However, the agreement falls far short of what critics say is needed. Is this the fuel of the future? Germany's car industry in crisis Dieselgate: the cozy ties between Germany's car industry and Berlin exposed Diesel emissions kill. What is the car industry going to do about it? Opinion: Don't overstate Dieselgate German policymakers deeply divided over diesel scandal Diesel car ban likely in Stuttgart 'No way to save diesel cars' Refuge in Europe Germany: Asylum applicants resort to court appeals Nearly half of all asylum applicants rejected by Germany then take their cases before German courts. The BAMF refugee agency says 47 percent of its 119,000 negative decisions made so far this year went to appeal. German media 'distort' refugee crime rates, study finds Hamburg knife attack suspect in pre-trial detention German refugee office falling behind in processing asylum requests Germany sees record number of people with immigrant background EU countries decline to help Italy with Mediterranean refugee crisis Venezuelan election Venezuelan election turnout 'manipulated,' says poll-assist firm Venezuela's election had put participation at 8.1 million. But Smartmatic, the firm that provided its voting technology, said this number is significantly off. 5 things to understand about oil-rich, cash-poor Venezuela What are Venezuela's proposed constitutional changes? Venezuela arrests two opposition leaders in growing crackdown Italy impounds German NGO migrant rescue ship, lawmakers boost support for Libyan coastguard Italian authorities say they've seized a migrant rescue boat used by German NGO "Jugend Rettet" in the Mediterranean. It happened the same day Italy's parliament approved a naval mission to deter migrant arrivals. Italian lawmakers approve Libya naval mission Italy's cabinet seeks approval for bolstered Libya migrant mission Italy, NGOs argue over migrant rescue 'code of conduct' Refugee rescue NGOs reject human trafficking charges Germany Dieselgate: the cozy ties between Germany's car industry and Berlin exposed Even in the quiet summer months, Dieselgate and whispers of industry collusion loom large. Critics say Berlin should end its close friendship with carmakers. Both sides are currently holding a much-anticipated summit. Intrigues in the auto industry NGO condemns Angela Merkel's failure to rein in lobbyists German luxury carmakers log record sales year Diesel emissions kill. What is the car industry going to do about it? USA files fresh 'Dieselgate' charges against Audi manager Porsche hit by recall over emissions cheating German carmakers play down collusion claims New report: Massive collusion amongst German automakers Opinion: Don't overstate Dieselgate Volkswagen faces new California fine over 'Dieselgate' A political tug-of-war over diesel The trouble with diesel bans Kidnapped? Disappearance of Vietnamese businessman in Berlin ratchets up tension between Germany and Vietnam Trinh Xuan Thanh has turned up in Hanoi after reportedly being abducted off the street by Vietnamese secret services. Berlin has expelled a Vietnamese official over the alleged incident. Vietnamese-French dissident blogger deported to Paris Report: Vietnamese activists under constant threat of violence Vietnam arrests more dissidents World NATO in Baltics learns from Ukraine's mistakes As Russian-backed forces wreaked havoc among disorganized, often lightly armored and mostly ad-hoc Ukrainian troops, the Baltic states watched. Now NATO allies are implementing blood-stained lessons from Ukraine. Recovering the dead in the Ukraine conflict Ukraine separatist 'Little Russia' sparks concern over peace deal EU stands firms on Crimea sanctions against Russia NATO says more Russian buzzing of Baltic airspace a risk for deadly mistakes NATO's Jens Stoltenberg warns Russia during Baltic military drills Estonia buoys cyber security with world's first data embassy Latvia faces hybrid threat as EU, NATO boost defenses Driven by fear of Russia, Estonians flock to national guard What are Russia's Zapad war games? Living in a changing world World in Progress Multiclick A weekly look at globalization, education, economic development, human rights and more. World in Progress: Cholera in Yemen World in Progress: Living beyond global resources World in Progress: Gaza Geeks World in Progress: Refugees flee bloodshed in CAR Sports Bayern Munich suffer Liverpool defeat Bayern Munich's pre-season didn't get any better on Tuesday night as the German champions crashed to a fourth defeat in five against Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool. The Supercup vs. Borussia Dortmund is just four days away. Hasan Salihamidzic announced as new Bayern Munich sporting director Bayern Munich lead the chase for Far Eastern riches 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. 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