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Daily Bulletin 05.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second presidential term
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been sworn in at a high-profile ceremony attended by EU officials. He now faces the tough task of rescuing the 2015 nuclear deal and implementing reforms amid hard-liner pushback.
Venezuela constitutional assembly fires chief prosecutor
Venezuela's newly installed all-powerful assembly has voted unanimously to oust the chief prosecutor, one of President Nicolas Maduro's most vocal critics. She has been replaced with a staunch government loyalist.
Fipronil eggs scandal: Belgium knew about the problem in June
Belgian officials have admitted they were aware eggs may have been contaminated with the insecticide fipronil as early as June. Millions of insecticide-tainted eggs have since made it onto the German market.
Oil leak prompts Swiss nuclear shutdown
A Swiss nuclear reactor - the world's oldest - has been switched off for cable repairs, says the alpine nation's nuclear authority. Beznau 2 lies near Germany and draws cooling water from a Rhine river tributary.
'No secrets' in meetings with ex-US adviser Michael Flynn, says Kislyak
Russia's former ambassador to the United States has defended his meetings with former US national security adviser Michael Flynn. They are being scrutinized in a probe into alleged Russian meddling in 2016 US elections.
World
Iran
Rouhani's achievement: Dialogue with the West
Two-termer Hassan Rouhani is Iran's fifth post-revolution president. Though he holds the country's highest elected position, his power is fairly limited.
Iran
Four more years: Trump just latest challenge for Rouhani
In his second presidential term, Hassan Rouhani will need to maintain the international nuclear deal in the face of a belligerent Donald Trump and fend off hard-liners within Iran. The reformer is used to big challenges.
Sports
Olympic stars Ludwig and Walkenhorst win Beach Volleyball World Championship
Victorious against the host nation in Rio de Janeiro almost a year ago, the German duo have followed up Olympic success with dominance in the World Championships. It's Germany's first gold medal win at the worlds.
+++ German Super Cup Live: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich +++
Peter Bosz's players face a Bayern side that lost five preparation games. The winners will become Germany's Super Cup record holders. Join us for all the updates from Westfalenstadion.
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.

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