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Daily Bulletin 15.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC
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Politics
Austrian elections: Young, conservative Sebastian Kurz's People's Party wins poll
At just 31, Sebastian Kurz appears set to become Austria's next chancellor after his People's Party won the most votes in parliamentary elections. The far-right Freedom Party may be key to his government.
Scores killed in blast in Somali capital, Mogadishu
A bomb explosion in the heart of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has claimed over 200 lives. The attack is one of the most deadly in the decade since the start of an Islamist insurgency.
Iran: We will stick to nuclear deal if Europe does
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has indicated that the nuclear agreement Iran signed with world powers may still have a future. European countries' continued support for the accord may determine if it lasts, he said.
Diplomacy to continue with North Korea 'until first bomb drops,' Tillerson says
After threats from President Trump aimed at North Korea, US Secretary of State Tillerson said he was told to continue working to calming the crisis. He said he'll aim for a peaceful solution "until the first bomb drops."
'Islamic State' (IS) fighters evacuate as battle for Raqqa nears end
A US-backed alliance of militias said "Islamic State" (IS) fighters had evacuated the city of Raqqa, taking civilians with them as human shields. US-backed forces have almost completely taken Raqqa.
Kurds 'reject' Baghdad's demand to nullify referendum results
Leaders of Iraq's Kurdistan region have renewed their negotiation offer to Baghdad but said they would not cancel the outcome of an independence vote. Kurdish officials also snubbed "military threats" over Kirkuk.
Germany's Patrick Lange wins Ironman World Championship in Hawaii
Patrick Lange has smashed records at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, tackling the grueling 226-kilometer endurance event in just over eight hours. Swiss triathlete Daniela Ryf took the women's gold.
World
Austria
'Putin's friends' in Austria's right-wing FPÖ achieve strong election result
Austria's right-wing populists look to have come in third place in the election, possibly gaining 51 seats. The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) maintains close ties to Russia, which has helped institutionalize the party.
Breaking News
Angela Merkel's conservatives in Lower Saxony can't top Social Democrats in state election
Elections in Lower Saxony have complicated German Chancellor Angela Merkel's federal coalition calculus as her conservative party finished second in a close race to the Social Democrats.
Sports
Indonesian goalkeeper dies after in-game collision
Indonesian football is in shock after one of their most famous players died following a collision during a game in Indonesia's top division. Choirul Huda was 38.
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