Daily Bulletin | 14.10.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Pressure mounts on Catalan's Carles Puigdemont over independence Catalan leader Puigdemont is under pressure from all sides to clarify his position on independence. Regional politicians want secession, but Madrid said it would take control of the state should it try to leave Spain. Crisis in Catalonia: A society divided Opponents of Catalan independence take to the streets Catalan businesses wary of independence Barcelona against Madrid: Will Spain break up? Opinion: Spain and Catalonia have a communication problem German firms uneasy over Catalonia's future Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont's roots and the struggle for independence from Spain Mariano Rajoy mulls 'nuclear option' on Catalan autonomy Catalonia: Mariano Rajoy demands restoration of democracy Catalan crisis: Spain rejects Catalonia's 'tacit' declaration of independence Catalan independence: Spain rejects calls for mediation by Catalan President Carles Puigdemont 'Islamic State' facing imminent collapse in Syria's Raqqa After losing Mosul, its de-facto Iraqi capital, IS is reported to have been driven out of Syria's Raqqa. US-backed coalition forces claim they are about to hand the jihadist militants another catastrophic defeat. Syria: The Battle for Raqqa Syria: Civilians trapped in Raqqa as 'Islamic State' makes last stand Raqqa: US-backed forces declare end in sight for 'Islamic State' (IS) UN creates team to investigate IS war crimes in Iraq as 'caliphate' crumbles Syrian Christians advance against IS in de-facto capital Raqqa US-backed forces in Syria race to capture Deir el-Zour Syrian army pushes IS out of last stronghold in Homs Are US and Russia inching toward confrontation in Syria? Civilians trapped in Raqqa under bombardment without water or electricity US-backed forces seize parts of Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Merkel sees no decision on Turkey at EU summit as German politicians call for harder line Chancellor Angela Merkel and German politicians have pressed for a tough stance on Turkey. But an EU summit next week may not deliver an immediate response. Tough refugee deal between EU and Turkey Can Dundar on press freedom in Turkey Erdogan: Turkey no longer needs EU membership but will not abandon talks Turkey-EU relations: Which countries are for or against Turkish accession? Turkey's moribund EU accession process EU brushes off Germany's call to end Turkey membership talks CSU top candidate Joachim Herrmann: End EU accession talks with Turkey immediately Can Merkel push the EU toward a new Turkey policy? Hundreds of Turkish officials seek asylum in Germany: report Some 600 senior-ranked Turkish officials have sought asylum in Germany since last year's coup attempt in Turkey, according to a Berlin newspaper. The number highlights the growing uncertainty in the country. Dilek Yücel speaks to DW about jailed husband Turkey: Case of Mesale Tolu Turkey's prosecution of German journalist Mesale Tolu 'unlawful' Erdogan: Turkey no longer needs EU membership but will not abandon talks Turkey's purged military officers stuck in limbo one year after failed coup Germany Could Germany soon have a Muslim holiday? German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere has said having a Muslim holiday in the country is conceivable. The idea sounds revolutionary, but actually already exists in some parts of the country. Refugee benefits in Germany are 'quite high,' Interior Minister de Maiziere says New study shows AfD capitalized on Germany's divided electorate Survey setback for Merkel's Christian Democrats in Lower Saxony AfD: What you need to know about Germany's far-right party Germany celebrates reunification in Mainz, Steinmeier warns of 'other walls' Anything can happen in Lower Saxony's regional elections Three weeks after the federal elections in Germany, the state of Lower Saxony will be holding elections for a new regional parliament. The poll could reveal voter sentiment as coalition talks are held in Berlin. Survey setback for Merkel's Christian Democrats in Lower Saxony Lower Saxony parliament dissolves after Green bails for CDU New study shows AfD capitalized on Germany's divided electorate AfD mobilized irrational fears of future, especially in the east, say pollsters AfD: What you need to know about Germany's far-right party World Somalia Deadly bomb blast strikes Somalia's Mogadishu A powerful explosion from a truck bomb killed dozens of people in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Residents called it the most potent blast they'd heard in years. Al-Shabaab militants launch deadly attack on military base in Somalia US, Somalia review reports of civilians killed in raid New beginning for failed state Somalia? Sports Hertha Berlin 'take a knee' before game in solidarity with NFL players Hertha Berlin players and coaches "took a knee" before their game against Schalke. The gesture was in support of the protests of some NFL players during the US national anthem, which have irked Donald Trump. How Donald Trump turned a simmering NFL controversy into a movement that splits the country NFL's Roger Goodell: 'We believe everyone should stand for the National Anthem' Jupp Heynckes begins restoring the Bayern Munich of old Jupp Heynckes has been in charge of Bayern Munich for less than a week, but he's already laying the foundations of the system with which he was so successful. DW analyzes his first game back on the touchline. Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig — live updates Leipzig turn around an early deficit to win 3-2. Bruma's assist for the second was exhibition stuff. It's also now 10 against 10 after a chaotic start to the second half. Newsletters & Co. We broadcast your holiday videos Are you proud of the videos you took on vacation? No matter where you were on holiday in the world, send us your best holiday videos and win a prize.   © Deutsche Welle 2017