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Daily Bulletin 18.09.2017 | 18:30 UTC
World
Diplomats guarded over Donald Trump's inaugural UN visit
Donald Trump's maiden speech at the UN is being viewed with cautious optimism by diplomats in New York City. The US president has been critical of the organization in the past, but his presence counts for something.
How Greece is combating widespread anti-Semitism
A new study is investigating the pronounced anti-Semitism in Greece. Prejudice is widespread across the political spectrum, yet attitudes are slowly changing from the bottom up.
News
Germany Decides
Top Merkel aide says far-right AfD 'profiting from press coverage'
Chief of Staff Peter Altmaier slammed the press for giving the right-wing nationalists too big a platform. Days ahead of national elections, Altmaier said that in Germany "the fringes are weak, and the center is strong."
Indian government tells Supreme Court Rohingya pose 'serious threat'
After an appeal from two Rohingya, India's top court is considering PM Narendra Modi's plan to deport some 40,000 Rohingya in India. The government said intelligence data showed links between some Rohingya and terrorism.
Three Germans face court for not helping a stricken pensioner
A German court has fined three people for failing to assist an 83-year-old pensioner who collapsed in the lobby of a bank. He later died in hospital.
Culture
Albert Speer Jr., famed architect and son of top Nazi, dies at 83
His father, Albert Speer, was the infamous chief architect behind Adolf Hitler's monumental ambitions. The son aimed to make cities sustainable. The prominent architect and urban planner died aged 83.
Environment
Climate Chancellor?
How green is Angela Merkel?
The chancellor has fought for international climate agreements but critics say she has let industry profits win out at home. What will another four years of Merkel mean for Germany's battle against carbon emissions?
The mystery of Nambia's desert 'fairy circles'
Thousands of "fairy circles" stretch out across the Namib Desert. But what's behind the vast polka-dot pattern? Scientists are at odds.
Sports
Bundesliga: Hannover take good form into showdown with Freiburg
Don't look now, but recently promoted Hannover are second in the Bundesliga. Despite their dream start, Hannover fans are still up in arms as Martin Kind approaches two decades as the club's main investor.
Bundesliga: Manuel Neuer to miss Bayern Munich's game against Schalke
Manuel Neuer won't get an opportunity to face his former club after suffering a foot injury in training. The goalkeeper has struggled with his fitness in recent season and was kept out of the Germany squad in September.
Bundesliga: Martin Schmidt replaces Andries Jonker at Wolfsburg
After just one win in their first four league games, Wolfsburg have parted ways with head coach Andries Jonker and most of their coaching staff. Martin Schmidt, who coached Mainz last season, has taken his place.
Slovenia tops Serbia for first EuroBasket title
Despite injuries to two of their starting players, Slovenia were able to hold off Serbia to cap off an unbeaten EuroBasket tournament. Slovenia captain Goran Dragic scored 35 points and won the tournament MVP award.
Newsletters & Co.
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