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Daily Bulletin 06.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Venezuela says it has put down uprising at army base Venezuelan officials say troops have quelled a rebellion at an army base in the city of Valencia. The uprising came after a video was issued by a former National Guard captain demanding the creation of a new government. Venezuela spirals toward dictatorship Venezuela's government dismisses one of its most powerful critics: Oscar Schlenker from Caracas Venezuela constitutional assembly fires chief prosecutor What is Venezuela's constituent assembly? Venezuela: Democracy under fire Several killed in anti-government demos in Venezuela Mob storms opposition-led Venezuelan parliament, attacks politicians Berlin Christmas market attacker Anis Amri buried in Tunisia After a spat with Italian officials over the terrorist's body, Amri's family members held a funeral in his hometown in Tunisia, they told DW. His remains had been held in Italy for months before being transferred. Seeking answers in Berlin attacker's hometown Anis Amri case: Berlin launches probe into Christmas market attack Italy deports Tunisian with links to Berlin market attacker Anis Amri Search for Berlin attack suspect intensifies as anger in Germany grows German federal prosecutor confirms death of Berlin Christmas market attack suspect Germany on edge after truck plows into Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 #FakeNews? Mike Pence denies 2020 ballot-box plot to bump Trump Mike Pence has denied a report that he is planning a presidential run in 2020. According to The New York Times, several Republicans are seeking to replace the party's unpopular public face, Donald Trump. My picture of the week | The Scaramucci moment US and Russia chief diplomats show 'readiness' to talk despite escalating tensions 'No secrets' in meetings with ex-US adviser Michael Flynn, says Kislyak Four more years: Trump just latest challenge for Rouhani Opinion: Scaramucci was a symptom, but President Trump is the problem US Vice President Pence hires lawyer for Russia probes US and Russia chief diplomats show 'readiness' to talk despite escalating tensions Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Tillerson have met for lengthy talks amidst rising tensions between the two nations. Their meeting follows fresh US sanctions and Russia's US diplomat expulsion. Russian-German ventures to be hit by US sanctions Ongoing tensions between US, Russia US sanctions on Russia could endanger energy security for EU Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law Trump - Putin relations: What's the next move? China says N. Korea sanctions 'necessary' but urges dialogue Lower Saxony premier says VW vetted Dieselgate speech The premier of one of Germany's biggest states says he allowed Volkswagen to vet a 2015 speech about the automaker's emissions fraud. For nearly 60 years, VW has been given special status under the law in Lower Saxony. Dieselgate: the cozy ties between Germany's car industry and Berlin exposed German transport minister Dobrindt to be grilled over VW emissions Top VW managers accept bonus cuts VW manager pleads guilty in US 'dieselgate' case Opinion: Don't overstate Dieselgate Petition against French First Lady gains momentum Over 170,000 people have signed a petition against the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron being given a formal position as the country's First Lady. This comes amid a rapid decline in the president's popularity. Macron party wins commanding majority Brigitte Macron: France's new première dame Brigitte Macron – The woman at his side France to ban politicians from hiring immediate relatives Poll shows France no longer so sweet on Emmanuel Macron French parliament adopts Macron's labor reform shakeup Afghan police seize truck with 18 tons of explosives Police in Kabul have seized a truck carrying 16.5 more tons of explosives than were used in a deadly May bombing there that killed 150 people. The incident underlines the deteriorating security situation in the country. Truck blast rocks Kabul diplomatic district Deadly Kabul car bombing kills dozens Death toll rises after Kabul bomb, extensive damage to German embassy Suicide attack strikes NATO convoy in Afghanistan The Afghan security problem Afghanistan's security situation 'has deteriorated' World China says N. Korea sanctions 'necessary' but urges dialogue N. Korea's neighbors and the US have stepped up pressure on Pyongyang following the passing of a US-drafted resolution for new sanctions. The measures approved by the UN are the toughest sanctions on North Korea to date. Haley: 'The threat of an outlaw nuclearized North Korean dictatorship remains' Tillerson on North Korea: 'We do not seek regime change' US pushes for new UN sanctions to slash North Korean export revenue Which US cities could North Korea's ballistic missile hit? Sports Vivianne Miedema at the double as Netherlands crowned champions The women's European Championship has ended with the host nation winning their first-ever title. A brace by Vivianne Miedema helped the Netherlands beat Denmark in Enschede. The Netherlands beat Denmark 4-2 to win the Women's Euro The Netherlands beat Denmark 4-2 to win the Women's Euro The Women's Euro is set to crown a new champion as the Dutch hosts have beaten Denmark 4-2 in the final. The outcome remained in doubt until the 89th minute, when the Netherlands opened up a two-goal lead. Women's Euros 2017: Double Dutch does for England, Denmark find the sweet spot Women's Euro 2017: Two favorites in one semifinal Untouchable Usain Bolt bows out in London Usain Bolt's final race ended in defeat, with Gatlin claiming Gold in the 100m at the World Championships. But the result couldn't dampen the atmosphere as the London crowd said goodbye to history's greatest sprinter. Bolt stunned by Gatlin in World 100m Final # 06.08.2017 # DW News Usain Bolt stunned by Justin Gatlin in 100m at World Championships in London 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017