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Daily Bulletin 09.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC
Germany
Germany refugee limit 'legally sound, ethically questionable'
Germany's conservative CDU/CSU parties have agreed on a guideline to limit migration to the country. While some call the move unconstitutional, experts say the proposal appears to be legal, though ethically questionable.
History
Reconstructed Auschwitz prisoner text details 'unimaginable' suffering
A newly reconstructed document written in 1944 by a Greek Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz tells of misery 'the human mind can not imagine." The text was discovered buried in the ground at the Nazi extermination camp.
News
Turkish-US strains
Turkey 'seeking arrest of second US consulate worker'
Turkish media say authorities are questioning the wife and son of a US consulate worker being sought in Istanbul by police. Ankara has also reportedly summoned a US diplomat of its NATO ally in a row over visa services.
Catalonia independence: Secessionists start to feel the squeeze
Wantaway Catalonians have been pressured across the board not to proceed with a declaration of independence. Government leaders have warned of repercussions for the Catalonian leadership.
Pope asks German president about refugees and AfD
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has met with Pope Francis for the first time since becoming head of state. Among the issues discussed were refugees and the electoral success of the far-right AfD.
Brexit talks: EU, Britain say ball is in the other's court
Six months of Brexit negotiations have passed with little progress. With British Prime Minister Theresa May due to address parliament, both sides have now said that the other is responsible for making the next move.
US Republican lawmaker Bob Corker: Donald Trump could put US 'on path to WWIII'
Republican Bob Corker, a former supporter of Trump, has voiced "concern" at the US president's actions, which he says could lead to war. The comment comes amid a growing spat between the two men.
Culture
Robert Menasse wins German Book Prize 2017
Robert Menasse is this year's recipient of the most prestigious German-language literary award. The Austrian author scooped the German Book Prize for his novel "Die Hauptstadt."
Sports
No country for old men – has Jupp Heynckes still got what it takes?
When Jupp Heynckes takes charge of Bayern Munich against Freiburg this weekend, he will become the third oldest coach in Bundesliga history. What can we expect tactically from Heynckes over the next eight months?
Jupp Heynckes insists 'age is just a number' as he begins fourth Bayern Munich spell
Jupp Heynckes has begun his fourth spell in charge of Bayern Munich by insisting that "age is just a number." Meanwhile, Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have pledged to work more harmoniously together.
Germany's Confederations Cup stars take step towards World Cup berth
Many Germany players who won the Confederations Cup in July have continued to get playing time. In their final World Cup qualifier, those players made the difference as Germany completed a perfect qualification.
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