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Daily Bulletin 01.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC World Spain Catalonia votes amid violent clashes Despite warnings from Madrid, the Catalan government went ahead with a banned referendum on independence. What followed was a day of police violence and uncertain politics. Clashes between police and protesters in Catalonia: Correspondent Martin Roberts from Madrid Opinion: Spain versus Catalonia – An epidemic of insanity Catalonia referendum throws FC Barcelona's future into doubt Beyond Catalonia: Separatist movements in Western Europe Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas to hold talks Reconciliation efforts between Fatah and Hamas have failed over the past ten years. With new talks about to start, many Palestinians are hopeful that the two sides will turn their focus to improving people's lives. Gaza power crisis deepens Q&A with Tania Krämer on Hamas's concessions to Fatah over Gaza 'Palestinians want reconciliation' between Fatah and Hamas Fatah cautiously welcomes Hamas pledge for talks, Gaza elections Blackout in Gaza News +++ Catalan independence vote: Live updates +++ Police trying to shut down a banned independence referendum in Catalonia have fired rubber bullets at protesters in Barcelona. Thousands of officers are deployed across the region with orders to seize ballot boxes. Tension run high during Catalan referendum Tensions rise amid Catalonian independence vote Catalonians agree to disagree on independence from Spain Catalan referendum — Stay or go? Tensions increase over Catalan independence vote Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could face arrest over referendum Catalonia referendum finds allies in the heart of Madrid Catalan independence - what you need to know Madrid cracks down on looming Catalonia independence vote Catalonia referendum: Spanish security forces move to 'neutralize' polling stations Catalonia conflict: Barcelona's mayor calls on EU to mediate Barcelona game to be played behind closed doors amid Catalan referendum unrest Deadly knife attack at Marseille train station Two people have been stabbed to death in an attack at Marseille's main train station. Anti-terror police are investigating after the attacker was shot dead. UN: France anti-terror draft law would affect civil liberties Jihadi arrests in EU nearly double in 2 years: Europol IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi 'resurfaces' in audio clip German foreign minister praises US quest for dialogue with North Korea German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel welcomed news that the US is seeking opportunities for dialogue with North Korea and called on Washington to pursue a comparable approach towards Iran. US and North Korea in dangerous war of words Rex Tillerson: US in contact with North Korea, 'probing' willingness to talk North Korea nuclear 'blackmail' aimed at direct US talks Iran nuclear deal: Trump rebuke could 'push Tehran towards nukes' What are Donald Trump's objections to the Iran nuclear deal? Donald Trump UN speech: Typical rhetoric raises tensions with North Korea and Iran Germans celebrate first gay marriages Gay and lesbian couples have until now only been able to enter into registered partnerships with fewer legal rights than heterosexual couples. That all changed on Sunday as same-sex marriage became legal in Germany. First gay marriage in Germany Germany approves gay marriage My picture of the week | 'Marriage for all' - Merkel's question of conscience Irish vote on gay marriage could further the cause in Germany Bundestag vote on gay marriage expected in coming days Same-sex marriage bill clears German upper house Gay men in Germany earn less than heterosexuals - study Austrian full-face veil ban comes into effect Austria's prohibition of full-face coverings has officially come into force. The government said the ban helps uphold Austrian values and promotes integration despite criticism from Muslim and refugee groups. Fully covered on the glacier Burqa 'opposite to open society' Austrian parliament passes burqa ban as part of new migrant law Austria to ban 'full-face veil' in public spaces, says Kern Bundestag bans face veils for civil servants amid security measures The prospect of a burqa ban spreads across Europe Germany's AfD wants ban on wearing a headscarf in street Sports Barcelona win 3-0 in empty Camp Nou amid Catalan referendum unrest FC Barcelona beat Las Palmas in a league game which was played behind closed doors. There was talk of postponing the match due to the unrest surrounding the secession referendum in the Spanish state of Catalonia. Catalonia referendum throws FC Barcelona's future in doubt Catalan independence: Police storm referendum polling stations Bundesliga: Bayern Munich blow another lead, Leipzig outlast Cologne Bayern Munich let another 2-0 advantage slip as they drew with Hertha Berlin 2-2. Claudio Pizarro made his debut for Cologne, but Leipzig ended up on top thanks to goals from Lukas Klostermann and Yussuf Poulsen. Max Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel loses ground to Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton to claim victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel fought back from the back of the grid to finish fourth but lost more ground in the title race.   © Deutsche Welle 2017