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Daily Bulletin 31.08.2017 | 18:30 UTC News US orders Russia to close San Francisco consulate The move comes weeks after Moscow ordered the United States to shrink its diplomatic mission in Russia. The US had already cut its visa services in Russia. Ongoing tensions between US, Russia Moscow says US must pull diplomats from Russia US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms for North Korea ties Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law US and Russia chief diplomats show 'readiness' to talk despite escalating tensions Russia tells hundreds of US diplomatic staff to leave US cuts back on Russian visas amid diplomatic tensions Hurricane Harvey in Texas: Explosion at flooded chemical plant Two explosions and billowing smoke have been reported at a flood-hit chemical plant near Houston. Residents nearby have been ordered to evacuate. Explosions, smoke at flooded Crosby chemical plant Rescue effort follows in Harvey's wake Harvey in Louisiana: Storm makes second landfall Hurricane Harvey: Is climate change to blame? Death toll rises in Mumbai building collapse Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors after a building collapsed in Mumbai, India's financial capital. The death toll has risen to over a dozen, with many more thought to be still trapped inside. Mumbai building collapse: DW correspondent Ashish Malhotra from Delhi Indian building collapses kill at least 19 people Final death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 60 UK and Spain admonish N. Korea over missile launch The UK and Spain have both summoned North Korea's ambassadors in response to the launch of a ballistic missile over Japan earlier this week. Pyongyang responded with indifference. North Korea says more missiles to come North Korea threat – Q&A with Alexander Gabuev, Carnegie Moscow Center North Korea: From war to nuclear weapons Why Donald Trump was right about Barack Obama's North Korea policy North Korea fires projectiles into sea What stopped Japan from intercepting North Korean missile? Donald Trump rejects diplomacy with North Korea Brexit talks Brexit talks yield 'no decisive progress,' says EU negotiator Michel Barnier Four days of talks over Britain's planned departure from the European Union have come to end. But officials from both sides of the table have been critical of the lack of progress. Talk: Brexit chaos unnerves business UK opposition Labour Party makes dramatic shift on EU single market and customs union UK seeks 'frictionless' border for N. Ireland after Brexit Net UK migration down 25 percent as EU Brexodus begins Greece could use Brexit to recover 'stolen' Parthenon art Theresa May aims to calm Japan's Brexit concerns on Tokyo trip German lawmakers decry Federal Police storing 'illegal data' on citizens Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere has come under fire following reports that officials stored outdated and false data on citizens. It marks the latest in a series of gaffes to plague Germany's intelligence agencies. Germany in the Crosshairs of Terrorism Germany terror arrest - Interview with Marc Lindemann, military analyst and a former Bundeswehr intelligence officer German security debate - Statement Clemens Binninger, CDU, Head of Intelligence Oversight Committee German Federal Police storing 'illegal' data on journalists - report Nine journalists file lawsuit against German Press Office over G20 accreditation Germany wrangles over new security measures Arrested Islamist mole 'radicalized himself,' says German intelligence chief Reports: German intelligence recruited head of neo-Nazi group as informant What is Germany's NSU neo-Nazi terror trial? World What are French President Emmanuel Macron's labor reforms Emmanuel Macron's plans to make France's labor market more competitive have been decried by critics as the "mother of all reforms." DW looks at how the president plans to overhaul the country's stringent labor laws. The sacred employment contract in France 'Monsieur Hartz' – Macron's reformer Macron hopes popularity will translate into reforms French parliament adopts Macron's labor reform shakeup Franco-German cooperation focuses on EU reforms, defense, enterprise and education France's Emmanuel Macron meets resistance to labor reforms in eastern Europe Macron's EU ideals meet Merkel's mastery Can France liberalize pensions and labor under Macron? Opinion: Macron the Messiah is still learning to be president Germany Heckler & Koch quietly becomes world's first ethical gun-maker Germany's most notorious gun manufacturer, Heckler & Koch, has vowed never again to sell weapons to non-NATO and EU countries - though it has not announced the strategy. It is the first arms firm ever to do this. German pilot project tracks arms exports Germany's complicity in Mexican drug wars under scrutiny Heckler & Koch promises to sell guns ethically Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun German army slammed for letting children hold guns German arms maker Heckler & Koch 'illegally exported' rifles to Mexico Sports Transfer Deadline Day: Höwedes joins Juventus, Sanches in shock Swansea move, Dortmund sign English talent Benedikt Höwedes has completed his move to Italian champions Juventus on an initial loan deal, while Renato Sanches appears set for a shock move to Swansea. Dortmund sign English talent. Latest transfer news. Domenico Tedesco's treatment of Benedikt Höwedes reveals a lack of experience Domenico Tedesco is an exciting, progressive appointment for Schalke. However, the young head coach would do well not to underestimate the importance of tradition and identity in Gelsenkirchen, writes DW's Matt Ford. Schalke's Domenico Tedesco passes first Bundesliga test Tedesco unveiled at Schalke: 'It won't be a one-man show' Japan beat Australia to qualify for 2018 World Cup Japan have become the fourth country to book their ticket for the World Cup in Russia. They assured themselves of a spot at next summer's tournament with a 2-0 win over Australia. FIFA announces 2018 World Cup schedule The fight to make Joachim Löw's squad for the 2018 World Cup starts now Alexander Zverev: The next big thing in German tennis goes down in the second round The next big thing in German tennis was bitterly disappointed by his second-round defeat. Following his recent success, Alexander Zverev knows he missed an excellent chance to take the next big step in his career. US Open: Maria Sharapova battles through, Nick Kyrgios defeated Alexander Zverev shocks Federer to win Montreal Masters tennis Alexander Zverev takes Citi Open for fourth ATP Tour title of 2017 Mischa and Alexander against the world 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. Environment Living Planet: Creative solutions for pollution How European cities are getting cars off the road to combat air pollution - and meet the entrepreneurs embracing waste with taste. Living Planet: Creative solutions for pollution   © Deutsche Welle 2017