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Daily Bulletin 08.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Turkey advances into Syria's Idlib in major offensive against jihadists
Turkish-backed rebels are deploying to Idlib province to fight an alliance led by the former Nusra Front, Turkish President Erdogan has said. In turn, the militia said "lions of jihad and martyrdom" were ready to pounce.
Iran warns US against imposing new sanctions and 'terror' designation
The warning comes as US President Trump is expected to announce his new Iran policy in the coming days. Trump campaigned last year against the international nuclear deal with Iran and has vowed to abandon it.
'Silent majority' Catalans hold anti-secession rallies in Barcelona
Catalans opposed to the region's separation from Spain are holding rallies in Barcelona amid the country's worst political crisis in decades. Madrid threatened to suspend Catalonia's autonomy if it declared independence.
Thousands of stranded migrants found in Libya
A Libyan militia has discovered several large groups of migrants after pushing a rival faction out of the port city of Sabratha. The fighting was reportedly triggered by Italy pledging support to one of the groups.
Israeli, Palestinian women march together for peace
Over 5,000 women from both Israel and the Palestinian territories have trekked through the desert to the shore of the Jordan River in an appeal for peace. The two-week event is set to culminate with a rally in Jerusalem.
Norwegian newspaper reveals Australian police ran child porn site Childs Play for 11 months
Norway's biggest paper has revealed that Australian police secretly ran a major child pornography site. The paper discovered the sensitive operation during their own investigations of the darknet.
Turkish prosecutors demand up to 15 years jail for German rights activist Peter Steudtner
Turkish prosecutors are seeking a jail term of up to 15 years for a German human rights activist arrested there three months ago. Thousands of people have been rounded up and imprisoned amid Ankara's post-coup crackdown.
Lewis Hamilton wins for Mercedes in Japanese Formula One Grand Prix
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position at Suzuka. His rival, German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, was forced to retire early.
World
An 'unknown disaster' looms in Catalonia's independence crisis
Masses of Catalans gathered in Barcelona this weekend to call for dialog and protest further confrontation with Spain. Their demand? More solutions, fewer egos. Mariel Müller reports from Barcelona.
Sports
Norwegian football association announces equal pay for men and women
The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) will offer equal compensation for male and female footballers representing the country's national teams from 2018 onwards. The move has been partly funded by the men.
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