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Daily Bulletin 06.09.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Weather Hurricane Irma: Caribbean weathers storm as Florida prepares for worst The record-breaking storm has plowed through the French Caribbean, leaving destruction in its wake. From France to the US, officials have warned that the record-breaking storm may be disastrous. Hurricane Irma: Into the eye of the storm Hurricane Harvey: Unexpected fallout from a climate disaster Hurricane Harvey: Is climate change to blame? Hurricane Harvey's destruction will cost billions Hurricane Harvey: The emergence of an elemental force Refugee crisis: European Court of Justice rejects quota challenge The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has struck down a challenge from Hungary and Slovakia over the bloc's mandatory refugee quota policy. The ruling is a victory for Brussels, Paris and Berlin. Refugees and the battle against bureaucracy Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak: 'Our people haven't been exposed to Muslims and they're frightened' Glossary of terms : asylum seekers, refugees, migration Germany's Angela Merkel: 'Refugees must be distributed fairly' The EU migrant relocation and resettlement scheme - what you need to know EU lauds Turkey deal one year on, but activists remain highly critical UN: Syrian regime used chemical weapons more than two dozen times Syrian forces used chemical weapons at least 27 times over the course of the civil war, UN investigators have found. The UN report also decries the US for failing to protect civilians in its attacks on Islamist forces. My picture of the week | Heartbreaking pictures from Syria Altmaier: US missile strike showed Assad chemical attacks are unacceptable Syria civil war timeline: A summary of critical events Sarin used in Syria attack, says OPCW chemical weapons watchdog Russia and Syria counter claims of responsibility for "gas attack" Syria's chemical weapons, explained Opinion: Trump, Assad and international law Amnesty urges: Protect civilians trapped in IS-held Raqqa Germany opens Munich Olympics memorial honoring Israelis killed by terrorists A memorial for the 12 victims of the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics has opened in Munich. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin presided over the unveiling. Marking the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre Munich Olympics terror attack haunts Israeli widow Town mayor in Herxheim resigns after teacher complains about 'Hitler bell' A Rhineland mayor has quit over a bell with a Nazi inscription left hanging in his town's church since 1934. Roland Becker denies suggesting during a televised interview that he had exalted Hitler's past regime. Berlin orders barracks to be searched after Nazi-era symbols discovery Calls for EU Ban on Nazi Symbols Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi accuses Rohingya people of spreading fake news Aung San Suu Kyi has again refused to mention the humanitarian crisis unfolding on Myanmar's border with Bangladesh. More than 125,000 Rohingya have fled their villages amid reports of military attacks and mass killings. Rohingya people at risk of ethnic cleansing: UN Myanmar under pressure over continuing violence Myanmar: UN fears of growing 'humanitarian catastrophe' The Rohingya in Myanmar: what you need to know Myanmar's Rohingya flee military crackdown and insurgency Myanmar troops 'open fire on Rohingya villagers' Rohingya people plight: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi under fire India's Narendra Modi visits Myanmar as Rohingya crisis worsens World 'Azerbaijani Laundromat' brings German ex-politician into spotlight An investigation into Azerbaijani influence peddling in Europe has brought attention to an ex-German lawmaker turned lobbyist. The allegations raise questions of whether Azerbaijan has undermined the Council of Europe. Azerbaijan President appoints wife as First Vice President 'No place like home' for Nagorno-Karabakh's displaced Azerbaijan voters back stronger powers for president FARC deal leaves Colombians out to dry Colombia signed a peace deal with FARC rebels last November. But large swathes of the county are still mired in violence, as smaller armies try to gain control of the territory. Manuel Rueda reports from Buenaventura. Historic day for Colombian people Colombia's FARC keeps name as group goes straight Colombia strikes cease-fire deal with ELN guerrilla group Colombia struggles with the demons of peace Colombia's coca growers feel left behind despite FARC deal Sports NFL player alleges 'excessive use of force' by police in Las Vegas The Seattle Seahawks linebacker Michael Bennett has said two Las Vegas officers cuffed him and threatened to kill him after a major boxing match - saying he was "a black man in the wrong place at the wrong time." No charges against police officer in "chokehold death" Fury grows over Missouri protests crackdown Florida man charged with Trayvon Martin murder Cleveland shooting video shows police shot boy within seconds Floyd Mayweather still unbeaten as valiant Conor McGregor comes up short Meet the St. Browns: The emerging German trio hoping to crack the NFL The wait is over for American football fans around the world as the new NFL season begins. Support in Germany continues to boom, and three brothers from Leverkusen could be the men to tip the sport into the mainstream. Moritz Böhringer hoping 2017 is his NFL year NFL: Sebastian Vollmer released by New England Patriots As the world prepares for Super Bowl 51, the NFL sets its sights on the world US Open: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer one step away from dream semifinal The US Open quarterfinals will reveal whether the semifinal matchup of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will become a reality. So far, mainly underdogs have reached the semis. Is Federer the greatest sportsman of all time? US Open: Rafael Nadal glides, Federer dominates, del Potro recovers Rampant Roger Federer outclasses Marin Cilic to win eighth Wimbledon title World Cup qualifiers: Argentina stumble, Turkey stay alive Two-time World Cup champions Argentina remain in danger of not qualifying for Russia after earning only a draw against Venezuela. In Europe, Turkey kept their hopes of qualifying alive with a 1-0 win over Croatia. Syria leave it late to reach World Cup playoff against all the odds Germany blow away Norway but can't book World Cup ticket Newsletters & Co. A new way to see the news DW is introducing a different style of storytelling, featuring Instagrammers from around the world. Check out @dw_stories on Instagram to see the news from a unique perspective. 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. TOP STORIES World in Progress: Period Poverty On this week's show, we look at issues surrounding menstruation. In Uganda, many girls are dropping out of school because they skip class when they're on their periods. And in the UK, "period poverty" is on the rise. We'll check out what's facing Haiti as the UN prepares to withdraw its stabilization mission. And what is left in the wake of the Burning Man festival? World in Progress: Period Poverty   © Deutsche Welle 2017