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Daily Bulletin 08.09.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Weather Hurricane Irma thrashes Caribbean as Jose strengthens in wake Hurricane Irma has continued to pack 300 kph winds as it moves across the Caribbean towards Florida. The record-breaking storm has battered the Bahamas and Cuba, while Hurricane Jose followed in its path. Irma cuts destructive path across Caribbean Hurricane Irma: Into the eye of the storm NASA images capture eye of Irma Mother Nature's wrath: Is climate change making mega-hurricanes the new normal? Hurricane Irma: Caribbean weathers storm as Florida prepares for worst Hurricane season: Harvey followed by Irma, followed by José Hurricane Harvey's destruction will cost billions Hurricane Harvey: The emergence of an elemental force How to reduce risks from mega-storms? Berlin dismisses Polish demands for World War II reparations The German government has rejected the idea of paying massive wartime reparations to Poland, saying the matter had been settled in 1953. The Polish prime minister and other key politicians recently reopened the issue. A Polish perspective on Germany Tensions rise between Poland and EU Poland has no right to WWII reparations, German lawyers say For Berlin, the question of Polish reparations was settled long ago Opinion: Reparations for Poland - Kaczynski's latest diversion Poland eyes more German WWII reparations Mexico Deadly earthquake strikes off Mexico's southern coast The death toll from one of the worst earthquakes to hit Mexico has risen to 32 people. About 50 million people across the country felt the 8.2 quake which was centered off the south coast near the border with Guatemala. Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes Mexico - Veronica Calderon reports UNESCO World Heritage Site in China hit by an earthquake Amatrice: One year after the devastating earthquake in central Italy Mother Nature's wrath: Is climate change making mega-hurricanes the new normal? German MPs visit Konya NATO base in Turkey After months of delays, a group of German lawmakers visited 30 Bundeswehr troops stationed at a NATO base in Turkey. Ankara had been blocking the visits due to the ongoing diplomatic struggle with Berlin. Erdogan's Provocation: Who Can Stop Him? Turkey: Two further German citizens detained in Antalya Turkey-EU relations: Which countries are for or against Turkish accession? Open letter from jailed journalist Deniz Yücel's wife: Open the door, it's me Turkey rift: German politicans demand economic pressure Questions abound, one year after Turkey's coup that wasn't EU ministers push back on German calls to axe Turkey's EU membership bid German envoy granted access to jailed journalist and activist in Turkey NATO head Stoltenberg advises Germany and Turkey to resolve issues Russia claims 'Islamic State' group leaders killed in Syria airstrike Four key leaders of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) have been killed in the airstrike on in eastern Syria, according to Russia defense ministry. Heavy clashes are continuing in the city of Deir el-Zour. The Yazidis' Holy Water Israel airstrike hits suspected Syrian chemical weapons plant UN: Syrian regime used chemical weapons more than two dozen times Syrian army breaks three-year 'Islamic State' siege in Deir el-Zour Venus Williams knocked out of US Open by Sloane Stephens The 83rd-ranked Sloane Stephens is the 14th unseeded player to reach a major final in the Open era. All four women's semifinalists at the US Open were Americans, for the first time at Flushing Meadows since 1981. Serena Williams beats big sister Venus to lift Australian Open crown Police report: Venus Williams at fault in deadly crash Garbine Muguruza eases past Venus Williams to win first Wimbledon title Business VW says new diesel engines are clean Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions were at the center of the Dieselgate scandal that swamped Volkswagen two years ago, but the carmaker's head of development says that problem is solved with its latest engines. Merkel faces fallout from Dieselgate scandal Audi pulled into the diesel quagmire Think diesel cars are dirty? Try ships! Germany to double 'clean air' projects fund EU introduces 'more reliable' car emissions tests Strong increase in demand for alternative fuel vehicles in EU Sports Bundesliga live: Hamburg vs. RB Leipzig After nearly two weeks away, the Bundesliga returns with a bang, as high-flying Hamburg host last year's runners up RB Leipzig. Both Leipzig's Timo Werner (pictured) and HSV's Bobby Wood have been in the goals lately. German Cup: Osnabrück stun Hamburg, Leipzig crush Dorfmerkingen Bibiana Steinhaus: Overcoming resistance on her way to the top Bibiana Steinhaus will become the first female to referee in the Bundesliga when she officiates a game on Sunday. Steinhaus has waited a long time for her chance and has had to overcome plenty of hurdles along the way. Bibiana Steinhaus to become first female to referee a Bundesliga match Fortuna Düsseldorf player-turned-referee banned for five weeks after sexist remark Jann-Fiete Arp: The Hamburg talent who feels move abroad would be 'nonsense' Hamburg have started the new Bundesliga season better than many would have predicted, but the club may have even more excitement ahead. One of the club's best prospects wants to play for them - not a Premier League team. Opinion: Timo Werner is the striker Löw has always wanted Excitement builds at BVB after just 60 minutes of Mario Götze Environment climate action Germany risks reputation with climate goals fail Germany is jeopardizing its reputation as a global leader on climate action by missing its own 2020 greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target, a leading think tank says. Outcome of upcoming elections will be decisive. Poor preparedness caused flood disaster in India European climate protesters take on German coal German election: What you need to know about Germany's political parties CDU, CSU, SPD, AfD, FDP, Left Party, Greens How far is Germany from a complete coal exit? Germany seeks to boost climate and development on G20 agenda Germany to push environmental agenda at G7 summit 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. Inside Europe Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Inside Europe is an award-winning weekly radio show with a focus on European topics. Inside Europe 07.09.17   © Deutsche Welle 2017