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Daily Bulletin 21.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Politics Spain starts Article 155 process to curb Catalan autonomy Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has asked the Spanish Senate for the power to sack the Catalan government. In response, hundreds of thousands have joined a pro-independence demonstration in Barcelona. Regional independence: Will it break the EU? What happens if Spain triggers Article 155? In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Spanish government threatens to revoke Catalan autonomy Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont's roots and the struggle for independence from Spain Catalan officials say some 90 percent of Catalans voted "yes" to independence from Spain in disputed referendum Beyond Catalonia: Separatist movements in Western Europe Czech Republic 'Czech Trump' scores major lead in national election The ANO party, funded by the billionaire Andrej Babis, has come in a strong first place with about 30 percent of the vote. The projected future prime minister is currently awaiting trial on fraud charges. Czechs set to elect Teflon-coated billionaire Andrej Babis Czech prime minister candidate Andrej Babis charged with fraud Czech parliament lifts Andrej Babis' immunity, opening door to fraud charges United States Donald Trump to allow release of JFK files The long-sealed files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are set to be released next week. There are said to be upwards of 3,000 documents never seen by the public in the top-secret folder. US government agency sued for return of original John F. Kennedy assassination film How Kennedy paved the way for presidential campaigns like Trump's Monroe's 'Happy Birthday' gown fetches millions Lincoln, Nixon, Kennedy and the rest: US presidents in film Germany Munich police capture suspected knife attacker after manhunt Munich police have detained a suspected knife-wielding assailant after several people were attacked and injured in various locations across the Bavarian capital. The attacks prompted a citywide manhunt. Munich shooter liked Nazis, Breivik, identified as Aryan, says report Four hospitalized after stabbing in Frankfurt train station Suicide bomber kills cadets in Afghanistan Fifteen cadets have died in the second deadly suicide bomb attack in the capital, Kabul, within 24 hours. An attack on a mosque on Friday evening claimed at least 56 lives and injured some 55 more. Suicide bomber attacks Shiite mosque in Kabul Afghanistan mosque blasts: Dozens dead in suicide bomb attacks Taliban kills 40-plus government troops in Afghanistan raid Car bomber targets NATO convoy in Afghanistan Afghan defense minister, army chief resign after deadly Taliban attack World In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand As the Spanish central government prepares to effectively take back control of Catalonia, schools and pupils have been bearing the brunt of the confrontation. Anna Gumbau reports from Barcelona. What happens if Spain triggers Article 155? EU leaders decline to mediate over Catalonia as Spain decides next step Opinion: Catalan nationalists transfixed on the past Spanish government threatens to revoke Catalan autonomy Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' First Catalonia, now Italy — referendums are in fashion The Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto are holding referendums on Sunday in a bid for more autonomy from Rome. But has the crisis in Catalonia put a damper on their aspirations? Megan Williams finds out. Italy: Venetian Separatists Opinion: Catalan nationalists transfixed on the past Italy's center-right dominates local elections Italy readies 17 billion euro package to save two failing banks Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Sports Borussia Dortmund's Peter Bosz needs to build a case for the defense Borussia Dortmund threw away a two-goal lead in Frankfurt to make it just one win in five. Peter Bosz has built a brilliant attacking unit but they have a glaring defensive weakness. A better balance is essential. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig share both brilliance and flaws Borussia Dortmund have the firepower but there's room for improvement in defense Borussia Dortmund: What a difference a month can make Bundesliga live: Hamburg vs. Bayern Munich Corentin Tolisso has put Bayern Munich ahead in the second half after clumsy defending by Hamburg. The Dinosaurs are playing with 10 men after Gideon Jung was sent off in the first half for a tackle on Kingsley Coman. 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