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Daily Bulletin 22.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Germany
25 years after Rostock-Lichtenhagen: 'Don't dwell on the past, learn from it'
This week marks 25 years since the worst right-wing violence in Germany since the Second World War. Some locals fear being stigmatized, but there are still lessons to be learned. DW's Kate Brady reports.
Barcelona terror attack suspect admits larger plot
A 12-member terror cell planned to bomb a major Barcelona monument, a suspect has admitted in court. The revelation comes a day after police shot the fugitive they say drove a van into crowds in Barcelona.
Body found in search for missing USS John S. McCain sailors
The remains of some missing Navy sailors have been found in a compartment of the USS John S. McCain, a US commander has said. Ten sailors went missing after the destroyer collided with an oil tanker off Singapore.
Turku stabbing attacker had lived in Germany
The young Moroccan man who stabbed several people in the Finnish city of Turku last week had spent several months in Germany, a state broadcaster reports. He admitted the attack, but denied having terrorist motives.
Germany
Germany suspends worker as ties to Vietnamese kidnapping alleged
Day work in a German agency while moonlighting for Vietnam's Communist Party? Such is the alleged double-life of the suspended worker who may have helped Vietnamese spies abduct a businessman off a Berlin street.
World
Conservative Muslims slam, feminists hail India's 'triple talaq' ban
Hardline Muslim sections have criticized India's top court verdict banning a law that allowed men to divorce their wives by saying the word "talaq" (divorce) three times. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi.
Donald Trump's Afghanistan strategy raises the stakes
While Kabul has hailed President Trump's Afghanistan strategy, Islamabad is livid over the US' criticism of its "Islamist support." Experts say it will increase uncertainty in a volatile region with anti-US sentiment.
Culture
Documenta cancels 'Auschwitz on the Beach' performance after hefty criticism
Critics claimed the "Auschwitz on the Beach" performance planned at Germany's premiere art show relativized the Holocaust by comparing it with the refugee crisis. The Documenta now wants to open up discussion.
Sports
Barcelona sues Neymar over breach of contract
The fallout between Neymar and Barcelona continues apace with the soccer club now suing their former superstar. The labor lawsuit was submitted eight days after the forward moved to PSG for a world record fee.
Summer transfers 2017: Barcelona lining up new Bundesliga targets
With talks over Ousmane Dembele stalling, Barcelona line up other Bundesliga targets. Hannover sign Brazilian striker Jonathas while HSV are reportedly seeking a replacement for Nicolai Müller. Latest transfer news.
Champions League: 'A perfect time to write history' - Hoffenheim confident of historic Anfield result against Liverpool
No German team has ever beaten Liverpool at Anfield. However, that is precisely what Hoffenheim will have to do if they are to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League for the first time.
Therese Johaug to miss Winter Olympics after CAS extends doping ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has extended the doping ban of Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug. This means the 2010 Olympic gold medalist will miss the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea.
Newsletters & Co.
Make your home beautiful with DW Interior Design
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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.
Pulse
Pulse: Follow your gut, you never know where it might take you
This week on Pulse, we follow our gut in South Africa and get cravings for fermented foods. Girls in one of the world's biggest slums are coding and building smartphone apps. We meet a German rapper who's just returned from Africa, plus lots, lots more with host Jessie Wingard.

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