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Daily Bulletin 04.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC
World
Theresa May ignores Brexit to focus on domestic agenda
The embattled UK prime minister's keynote speech in Manchester was overshadowed by a coughing fit and a surprise interruption. Samira Shackle reports.
Why was Taj Mahal excluded from Indian tourism brochure?
A decision to omit the Taj Mahal from a tourism booklet has ignited controversy in India, with the ruling BJP party being accused of excluding non-Hindu heritage sites. Murali Krishnan reports.
World in Progress: Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
This week, we'll talk about the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, a country formerly known as Burma. More than half a million Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh over the last weeks after a military crackdown.
News
Germany hopes for 'de-escalation' in Catalonia
A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that rule of law must hold in Spain after Catalonia's disputed referendum. Catalonia's regional parliament has said it wants to vote on declaring independence on Monday.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rejects rumors of resignation
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has denied a report that suggested he spoke with Vice President Mike Pence about leaving his post. President Donald Trump condemned the report, calling it "fake news."
Munich shooting: Gunman had ideological motivations, say experts
David S. killed nine people at a Munich shopping center last year, before shooting himself. Authorities didn't believe the attack was motivated by extremist politics or ideology, but new findings suggest otherwise.
Fatah and Hamas: Rival Palestinian groups with unique goals
Fatah and Hamas are trying to establish a unity government after years of pursuing rival paths to a Palestinian state. DW looks at the movements, their goals and what has hindered the two groups from working together.
Turkey hands life sentences to 40 over Erdogan death plot
A Turkish court has given 40 ex-soldiers life sentences over a plot to kill President Erdogan during last year's failed coup. Erdogan has said the plot left him just minutes from death.
Science
Up close and cold: Cryo-electron microscopy takes the 2017 Chemistry Nobel Prize
This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors a process that allows researchers to study the 3-D structures of vital proteins in living organisms. It's leading to new drugs. But it's shocking… and cold.
Sports
Joachim Löw 'alarmed' by German clubs' performances in Europe
After German teams lost six out of six matches in European competition last week, national team coach Joachim Löw has asked some tough questions of German football and the Bundesliga.
Jerome Boateng set to return for Germany's 'cup final' against Northern Ireland
Joachim Löw says Germany's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Belfast is like a 'cup final.' Defender Jerome Boateng is set to make his first start in 11 months against the 'Green & White Army.'
Gerard Pique dismisses rumors of unrest in Spain squad after he was booed in training
After widespread reports that his public stance on the Catalan referendum had caused a rift in the Spain squad, Gerard Pique called a press conference to clarify his position. The Barcelona defender had plenty to say.
World Cup qualifying: Who needs what in the last round of matches?
Several countries have already qualified for Russia 2018, with Germany all-but assured of joining them. But which other teams are looking at hotels in Russia, and who will be watching at home on TV? Check out our guide.
Pulse
Pulse: Youth standing in the gap
In Pulse this week, a team of volunteers in Ghana have embarked on a reading clinic encouraging children to read aloud. The young members of the Rohingya community in Pakistan are a ticking time bomb waiting to explode as their people face trouble in Myanmar and a look at what's being going on on the social media front.

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