Daily Bulletin | 29.08.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC World Japanese react furiously to North Korean missile launch Japan is looking for answers after N. Korea's launch of a ballistic missile that crossed over the country's north. Prime Minister Abe said the incident presented a "grave threat." Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan Japan takes cover as N. Korean missile fly overhead North Korea: From war to nuclear weapons North Korea fires missile over Japan triggering warnings Eyeing North Korea, US and Japan to boost military ties Does the US have to accept North Korea as a nuclear power? North Korea's war of words with the world Japan's new drive to rewrite constitution amid North Korea threat What is China's role in the North Korean crisis? Euro, gold rise as North Korea tensions escalate Dream of Europe turns deadly at Bulgaria's border The journey to Europe by a family of Iraqi refugees ended in tragedy after Bulgarian officials blocked their path. Trifa's story illustrates the human cost of closing borders. Dimitar Ganev reports. Dead end for migrants in the Balkans Migration: Bulgaria may send troops to Turkey border 'Islamic State' and economy force Kurds out of Iraq Refugees in Serbia - stranded in a warehouse Amnesty: Turkey illegally sending Syrians back to war zone Bulgarian police robbing, torturing refugees: Human Rights Watch Vigilante groups out to 'hunt' for migrants in Bulgaria US Special Rep to Ukrainian negotiations Kurt Volker: 'The status quo is not good for anybody' In a DW interview, Kurt Volker pledges that Washington will not strike a separate deal with Moscow over the heads of Europeans and Ukrainians - but says it is good that all agree the current situation must improve. US Defense Secretary promises support to Ukraine Special Envoy Georg Milbradt: Ukraine has achieved major success Could sending lethal weapons to Ukraine bring peace? Ukraine: European and Russian leaders agree new ceasefire deal Ukraine president calls for an end to Russian aggression Christian Lindner, FDP's top candidate, sets out vision for German economy, refugee policy News Houston floods Houston floods: Evacuation order after levee breaks An evacuation order has been issued south of Houston after a levee along a river system broke. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Texas, where Tropical Storm Harvey has wreaked havoc. Houston races to rescue flood victims Houston struggles with 'unprecedented' post-Harvey floods Hurricane Harvey's destruction will cost billions Hurricane Harvey: Is climate change to blame? Hurricane Harvey: The emergence of an elemental force Germany Decides Bergkamen, an SPD bastion where everybody knows your name Coal mining may be done for, but support for the Social Democrats is here to stay in Bergkamen. DW's Elizabeth Schumacher reports from Germany's Rust Belt. Who is Martin Schulz, the SPD challenger to Angela Merkel? Welcome to the campaign jungle: Election posters take over Germany's streets Race for the Bundestag 2017: How does the German general election work? Merkel's challenger Schulz raises curtain on bid to lead Germany SPD's Martin Schulz slams 'aloof' Angela Merkel Missing persons WWII missing still sought, refugees focus of Red Cross tracing Queries on the missing of World War Two are still arriving at the German Red Cross at a rate of 8,000 per year. Its tracing service has switched increasingly to reuniting present-day refugees and their relatives. Red Cross and Red Crescent reunite families UN report criticizes Mexico on enforced disappearances Record numbers of refugees ask Red Cross to find family members UN: Record 65 million people displaced worldwide Archives to Yield Names of Stranded Post-WWII Refugees Italian woman reunited with daughter taken away during WWII Polish Town Searches For Pre-World War II Residents Germany Angela Merkel: On migrants EU needs to 'do its homework' In her annual summer press conference, the German chancellor had critical words for the European Union and Turkey. But with Germany heading to the polls in 26 days, she was careful not to say anything controversial. Angela Merkel: How Germany's chancellor defeats her opponents Germany's Angela Merkel: 'Refugees must be distributed fairly' EU countries decline to help Italy with Mediterranean refugee crisis AfD's Alexander Gauland slammed over 'racist' remark aimed at minister Erdogan tells German Turks not to vote for Angela Merkel Germany's Social Democrats tackle Angela Merkel on Turkey Dieselgate forces German carmakers to rethink their future E-car quota debate gathers momentum German envoy granted access to jailed journalist and activist in Turkey Business Germania questions state loan for troubled Air Berlin Privately owned carrier Germania has announced it's not willing to accept a state loan that the German government has promised to grant insolvent rival Air Berlin. It took legal action to stop the credit. Lufthansa to win big in divvying up Air Berlin Opinion: Air Berlin's turbulent journey Opinion: Air Berlin break-up poses challenge to Lufthansa German air passenger tax under increased fire Air Berlin carve-up going at 'full steam' among three bidders Sports Prosecutors bring charges against Borussia Dortmund bus bombing suspect German prosecutors have brought charges against a suspect in connection with the bombing attack on Borussia Dortmund's team bus back in April. Defender Marc Batra and a police officer were injured in the attack. Money suspected motive in Dortmund bus attack Marc Bartra, a fan favorite in Dortmund Alleged BVB bomber denies attack on Dortmund soccer team bus Police arrest man suspected of attack on Dortmund soccer team's bus Dortmund's Kagawa opens up about bus attack on blog 'Plans found' in Borussia Dortmund bombing suspect's home Dortmund soccer team bus attacked for 'financial interests', prosecutors report Liverpool secure future transfer of RB Leipzig's Naby Keita The Bundesliga is set to lose another young star to an English club as Liverpool and RB Leipzig have agreed to the future transfer of Naby Keita. He is to play out the season in Leipzig before leaving next July. Neymar unveiled as football's most expensive player, denies it's about the money Borussia Dortmund agree to sell Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona Newsletters & Co. Make your home beautiful with DW Interior Design For whatever makes you feel at home, DW's Interior Design channel reveals ideas, tips and trends from Europe and around the world with everything from ecological design to new tricks for the entire house. Subscribe now! 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: The hustle and bustle of life In this week's edition of Pulse we take a look at African pop artists who are going abroad to make their music videos, the hard life of beach hawkers on the mediterranean islands, and we'll get to hear from a Ugandan journalist who fled his country 8 years ago. Pulse: The hustle and bustle of life © Deutsche Welle 2017