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Daily Bulletin 15.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC News HRW: Mounting fears for Liu Xiaobo's 'missing' wife Human Rights Watch has accused Beijing of trying to silence Liu Xia, the wife of late Nobel Prize winner Liu Xiaobo. In an interview with DW, the group's China director voiced growing concerns for the widow's wellbeing. Where is Liu Xia, widow of dissident Liu Xiaobo? Ashes of Liu Xiaobo buried at sea Chinese Nobel Peace Prize dissident Liu Xiaobo cremated China's Nobel Peace Prize winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies China's internet crackdown reaches new level of restriction Liu Xiaobo, China's dissident 'without enemies' Liu Xia's imprisonment 'violation of international law' Grace Mugabe faces assault charge in South Africa The first lady of Zimbabwe is accused of assaulting a young model with an electrical cable. South African police say they don't know where she is but are negotiating with her lawyers. Mugabe's wife Grace says Zimbabwe president should name successor Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday, praises Trump Kenyan baby dies after being 'beaten by police' in protest crackdown A six-month old girl was choked with tear gas and then beaten by police in Kenya, her parents allege. She was one of the victims of a bloody crackdown on post-election protests. Violence on the streets of Kenya Kenyans return to work as strike call flops Children among victims of post-election violence in Kenya Raila Odinga vows not to back down over Kenya election outcome Swiss hotel tells 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming A small hotel in the Swiss Alps is facing a barrage of criticism after it put up a sign asking "Jewish guests" to shower before swimming in the hotel pool. Israel described it as "an anti-Semitic act" of the worst kind. A Scenic Train Ride through the Swiss Alps UK to seek special customs deal after Brexit The British government is hoping to secure an interim customs union with the EU right after Brexit. Businesses welcomed the news, but Europe is growing impatient with Britain's slow progress. Talk: Brexit chaos unnerves business UK ministers to release Brexit position papers amid criticism Oettinger: UK to keep paying EU until 2020 despite Brexit Report: UK to cap Brexit fee at 40 billion euros Brexit's side effects for life-saving medicines Business Air Berlin files for bankruptcy protection Crisis-stricken German airline Air Berlin is seeking protection from its creditors after running out of cash to stay solvent. But the airline says it wants to remain in operation following a government bailout. Air Berlin halves its fleet Airlines struggle as industry looks at growth Air Berlin scans horizon for a savior Lufthansa confirms talks with Abu Dhabi over future of Air Berlin Air Berlin logs record loss World France's Emmanuel Macron: Mixed reviews for first 100 days He is the youngest president in the history of the Fifth Republic, and is popular abroad. Yet Emmanuel Macron has earned mixed reviews at home in the first 100 days after his election. DW looks at his presidency so far. 'Monsieur Hartz' – Macron's reformer Petition against French first lady gains momentum France to ban politicians from hiring immediate relatives French parliament adopts Macron's labor reform shakeup Poll shows France no longer so sweet on Emmanuel Macron France's army chief resigns over Macron's budget cuts The Macron effect: France now world's top 'soft power' thanks to president, cuisine and culture Race for the Bundestag 2017: How does the German general election work? Sports Liverpool vs Hoffenheim - Champions League live updates Jürgen Klopp returns to Germany, while his star striker Roberto Firmino returns to Hoffenheim. But the Reds have looked vulnerable, and Julian Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim might be quietly confident. Live updates here. Schalke's Weston McKennie: 'I want to be the one that people remember' Just down the road from Dortmund another American is hoping to reach the heights of Christian Pulisic. DW sat down with Schalke's Weston McKennie to find out more about the Gelsenkirchen club's American midfielder. Schalke's Weston McKennie in interview Opinion: If Schalke won't invest for their own youngsters, why should they stay? Tedesco unveiled at Schalke: 'It won't be a one-man show' Summer transfers 2017: Dortmund keen on Toljan Jeremy Toljan has caught the eye of Borussia Dortmund, with media reports suggesting they are set to move for the fullback. Marco Terrazzino has already left Hoffenheim, having signed on for a second spell at Freiburg. Have Dortmund found another one? Meet the 12-year-old scoring for the U17s Have Borussia Dortmund found a new talent? Youssoufa Moukoko has been impressing with his golascoring feats for the club's youth team, but there's something special about the Cameroon-born German attacker. Mario Götze and Thomas Müller among those with a point to prove in 2017-18 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