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Daily Bulletin 07.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC
News
Tens of thousands rally in Spain to avoid Catalan split
Tensions between Madrid and Barcelona have escalated since last week's disputed Catalan independence referendum. In response, thousands have joined demonstrations across Spain.
Angela Merkel announces coalition talks with FDP and Greens
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her CDU will hold talks with the FDP and the Greens on forming a coalition government. The move was widely expected after the Social Democrats said they wanted to be in opposition.
Alexei Navalny supporters rally across Russia on Vladimir Putin's birthday
Anti-government protesters have gathered in 80 Russian cities to support jailed opposition leader Alexei Navanly. Police detained over 262 people at the rallies which took place on Vladimir Putin's 65th birthday.
Car hits pedestrians outside London's Natural History Museum, driver arrested
Police say a number of people have been injured after a car mounted the pavement outside London's Natural History Museum. One man was detained, but authorities later said the incident was not terror-related.
Weather
New Orleans battens down as strengthening Hurricane Nate approaches
US authorities expect Hurricane Nate to slam into the Gulf Coast heads for New Orleans. Nate claimed at least 25 lives as a tropical storm in Central America before charting a path towards the US.
Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu hints at rapprochement with Germany
Ankara is ready to work with Berlin, but German officials must learn to "respect" Turkey, says Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu. "If you take one step towards us, we will take two towards you," he told Der Spiegel.
Hamilton blazes to track record in Japan qualifier
Lewis Hamilton smashed the old record by Michael Schumacher to gain the inside track for Sunday's race in Suzuka. Lining up alongside him will be rival Sebastian Vettel, who needs a big performance to catch Hamilton.
In Depth
Anti-independence Catalans have been 'abandoned' by Spain's central government
Francisco Caja, the president of a Catalan civic group opposing a breakaway from Madrid, feels Catalonia's leaders created a "pre-democratic situation." He told DW why he blames both Barcelona and Madrid.
World
Catalan mayor feels Spain coming 'closer and closer' to dictatorship
Dolors Sabater Puig, mayor of the Catalan town of Badalona, was prepared to go to jail so people could vote in the region's contested independence referendum. She told DW where Catalans' fiery feelings come from.
Sports
Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer could now be out until March
Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer could be out for longer than expected as he recovers from a foot operation. Joachim Löw is confident he'll be back in time for the World Cup and has adequate back-up.
German FA to commemorate Battle of Stalingrad at World Cup in Russia
Three quarters of a century after one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two, the German Football Association (DFB) wants to use football to "build bridges." Germany has also revealed its Euro 2024 bid logo.
Joachim Löw names France as World Cup rivals and will give fringe players a chance
Germany still have one qualifier left, against Azerbaijan on Sunday, but Joachim Löw has already set his sights on Russia 2018. Löw has pinpointed France as one of the biggest threats and will ring the changes on Sunday.
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