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Daily Bulletin 17.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' US-backed Syrian militias say they have taken full control of Raqqa after four months of fighting. The city had served as the self-styled capital of the "Islamic State" terror group since 2014. Syria: The Battle for Raqqa 'Islamic State' (IS) fighters evacuate as battle for Raqqa nears end Syria: Civilians trapped in Raqqa as 'Islamic State' makes last stand Raqqa: US-backed forces declare end in sight for 'Islamic State' (IS) 'Islamic State' facing imminent collapse in Syria's Raqqa Press freedom Malta: Europe reels from murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Malta's most prominent investigative journalist has been killed in a car bombing, sending shockwaves across the European Union. Press groups have described the murder as a "dark day for Maltese democracy." Maltese journalist killed in car bomb blast Maltese journalist killed by car bomb – Q&A with Keith Micallef, Times of Malta Six things to know about the Panama Papers Malta blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in car bomb attack Panama Papers-tainted prime minister wins vote in Malta Malta PM calls early elections amid wife's offshore account scandal Malta: Mini-Manhattan in the Mediterranean Europe Catalonia crisis: Protesters demand release of jailed separatist leaders Demonstrations have erupted in Barcelona calling for two pro-independence leaders to be released from jail. A court in Madrid said they implemented a "complex strategy" to push Catalonia towards independence. Crisis in Catalonia: A society divided Spanish judge jails two Catalan independence leaders Opinion: EU should learn from the Catalan crisis Spain issues new Catalonia deadline, saying response wasn't 'credible' Catalan crisis: Spain rejects Catalonia's 'tacit' declaration of independence Deadline for Catalonia's Puigdemont to answer on independence looms Spain's Article 155: the constitution's 'nuclear option' Spain's Constitutional Court suspends Catalan independence parliament session Spain's parliament calls for Franco's remains to be moved Iraq sweeps up more territories as Kurds quarrel amongst themselves The Iraqi government has bloodlessly seized more territory from the Kurds after retaking Kirkuk. Baghdad's rapid advances have triggered bitter Kurdish infighting. Iraqi government troops push into Kurdish-controlled areas – Q&A with Florian Neuhof, Middle East journalist Iraqi forces push into Kirkuk – Cathy Otten reports from Irbil Former Iraqi President Jalal Talabani dies at 83 Kirkuk: What you need to know about the Kurdish-Iraqi dispute UN: On third anniversary of 'Islamic State' attack on Yazidis, genocide continues Iraq's Kurds vote 'yes' to independent state in referendum – official results Opinion: Kurds find few friends in independence referendum Iraq ratchets up pressure on Kurdistan after independence vote Iraqi forces enter Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk Kurds 'reject' Baghdad's demand to nullify referendum results Iraq's contested Kirkuk province to vote in Kurdistan independence referendum Who are the Kurds? North Korean envoy says nuclear war could break out at 'any moment' Pyongyang said it wants a nuclear-free world, but a nuclear war might still start due to an "extreme and direct" US threat. Washington has separately hinted that it could be open to direct talks with the pariah regime. Kim Jong-un: North Korea's dangerous leader Diplomacy to continue with North Korea 'until first bomb drops,' Tillerson says North Korea 'hacked US-South Korea war plans' Can former US President Jimmy Carter bring peace to the Korean Peninsula? North Korea snubs South, restarts Kaesong industrial park IAEA: Jury out on North Korea H-bomb test White House again rejects talks with North Korea German foreign minister praises US quest for dialogue with North Korea International Gallup poll: Diplomacy rather than war with North Korea Japan's Abe using North Korea's threats to boost election chances North Korea launches missile over Japan Asia Afghanistan: 'Biggest terrorist attack' strikes security forces Scores of Afghans – both civilians and security forces – have been killed in a wave of assaults across the country. The interior ministry described the Taliban-claimed violence as the "biggest terrorist attack" in 2017. A would be suicide bomber shares his story US-Canadian couple released from Taliban's Haqqani network Resurgent Taliban and a government in disarray Business Donald Trump drops 92 places on Forbes' American rich list America's richest may be getting richer but US President Donald Trump's fortune has slid, ranking him only in 248th place on Forbes magazine's list of the 400 richest Americans, down from 156th place last year. The rise of the super-rich continues US self-made woman billionaire falls from riches to rags 'Kleptocracy' charge leveled at Donald Trump US ethics chief wary of Trump's conflicts of interests World Philippine President Duterte declares Marawi 'liberation' from jihadists Philippine President Duterte has declared that Marawi city is now liberated from IS-linked jihadists. Rebuilding and rehabilitating the war-torn city will be a test case for Duterte, say analysts. Ana P. Santos reports. Civilians flee fighting in southern Philippines No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Marawi residents caught between a difficult terrain and Islamists Muslim ID proposal sparks anger in Philippines Marawi Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo on working with President Duterte Southern Filipinos caught between violence and a humanitarian crisis Sports Champions League live: Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig face crunch clashes After playing each other on Saturday, Dortmund and Leipzig both turn their attention to the Champions League, facing Apoel Nicosia and Porto respectively. Neither German side has won in this season's compeition . Dirk Nowitzki: 'The big mummy' embarks on his 20th NBA season As the NBA returns to action, so does the greatest German player of all time. Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is back for his 20th season in the world's top professional basketball league. Dirk Nowitzki signs new 2-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks NBA: Dirk Nowitzki passes 30,000-point milestone Tour de France 2018: Challenge for champion Chris Froome as route is released The Tour de France route for 2018 has been unveiled, but it's bad news for British cyclist Chris Froome. This year's race, which starts on July 7, doesn't seem to have conditions that favor the reigning champion. Champagne moment as Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France Bayern Munich's Jupp Heynckes: Champions League a challenge that tingles Bayern Munich haven't enjoyed the Champions League this season, but Jupp Heynckes has returned to the dugout to calm the storm. He's won the competition before, but is only looking forwards. Heynckes's to do list at Bayern Carlo Ancelotti to 'rest for 10 months' after Bayern Munich firing Best of Bundesliga: Has Jupp Heynckes returned to a title race? 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. Pulse Pulse: Refugees, African cuisine, Aftermath What does the future hold for young South Sudanese refugees in Uganda? A young Ghanian-Irish cook brings African Cuisine to London and her customers cannot get enough of it and the Queen of everything Beyonce goes bilingual on a new remix of Mi-Gente, the global hit single by J Balvin and Willy William. All that and much more in this weeks edition of pulse with your host Jane Nyingi Pulse: Refugees, African cuisine, Aftermath   © Deutsche Welle 2017