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Daily Bulletin 13.09.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
US sent weapons to Syria through Ramstein military base - report
Washington's air base in southwestern Germany was used for a time to store and send weapons to Syrian rebels, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung. If the report proves true, the US could have violated German law.
Rohingya crisis: UN chief Guterres urges Myanmar to halt military action
The UN chief said the humanitarian situation was "catastrophic" and called on all countries to supply badly needed aid. About 370,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in the past few weeks to seek protection.
AfD's Alice Weidel 'employed asylum-seeker as cleaner'
Co-leader of the anti-immigration AfD Alice Weidel paid an asylum-seeker under the table, the German newspaper Die Zeit claimed. It's been a difficult week for Weidel, who was viewed as her party's liberal face.
Jean-Claude Juncker outlines vision to win back 'hearts and minds' of EU citizens
In his State of the Union speech, European Commission President Juncker has praised the bloc for "bouncing back" after 10 years of crises. He has outlined bold proposals for the eurozone, trade and migration.
Germany
Brexit in Germany: 'Citizenship is not a panacea' for Brits
Brexit fears have prompted Brits in Germany to push to secure their rights. Their future looks uncertain as negotiations reach crunch time, and the chance to become dual nationals trickles away, Sarah Bradbury reports.
World
NATO
Turkey needles NATO by buying Russian weapons
Turkey appears to be building a military infrastructure independent of NATO - much to the annoyance of Washington. But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan might need that new S-400 missile defense system at home.
What attracts Japanese women to 'Islamic State'?
Reports from Iraq suggest that as many as five Japanese are among those detained after the fall of an "Islamic State" stronghold near Mosul. Why did they leave safe and peaceful Japan to live in a war zone?
Sports
Dortmund vs. Tottenham, Leipzig vs. Monaco - Champions League live updates
Borussia Dortmund return to Wembley seeking to banish 2013 final demons, while Tottenham have their own issues on the hallowed turf. Leipzig play their first European game against Monaco. Live updates on both games here.
Bayern Munich: A Bavarian beast grumbling with discontent
Bayern Munich have gotten their Champions League campaign off to a winning start, but all is not well at Germany's record champions. Public grumbling, poor performances and talk of a successor have all played a part.
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