Daily Bulletin | 22.10.2017, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 22.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC In Depth As AfD joins Bundestag, thousands protest racism in Berlin Two days before the new Bundestag convenes, protesters called on the German government not to tolerate right-wing hatred. The message was clearly directed at the far-right Alternative for Germany party. Thousands gather in Berlin to condemn racism Finance chief Wolfgang Schäuble set to wield authority as parliamentary president Far-right AfD enters German parliament: What it means for German politics AfD stronghold Pasewalk: Right-wing party makes gains with those who feel forgotten and frustrated Islam in Germany: Muslims prefer to be talked to rather than talked about AfD, PEGIDA hold side-by-side events in Dresden News Politics Russian jail frees Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been released after 20 days in detention for unauthorized protest. Police arranged the release to take place away from assembled journalists. Russian elections: Alexei Navalny, the candidate who can't Alexei Navalny sent to jail for 20 days before Russian rally Teacher for a day: Vladimir Putin lectures Russian schoolchildren Asia Japan's Abe wins resounding election victory Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has secured a commanding victory in early parliamentary elections held on Sunday. Abe had called for the early vote to reinforce his mandate amid a growing security crisis with North Korea. Abe on course to get his 'super majority'? Michael Penn from Tokyo Japan: 'Let them drink sake' Japan's new conspiracy law 'puts handcuffs on democracy' Japan: New term likely for Shinzo Abe and Liberal Democrats Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls snap election Mother Nature's wrath: Is climate change making mega-hurricanes the new normal? Japan election campaigns kick off. Catalonia: Fears that Madrid's decision to dissolve province's authority opens Pandora's box The federal parliament is expected to ratify Madrid's decision to invoke article 155 in Catalonia by the end of the week, with the consequences still unclear. Meanwhile, Catalan parties are expected to meet on Monday. Spain moves to dismiss Catalan government Crisis in Catalonia escalates Catalan companies leaving Catalonia Spain announces intent to sack Catalonia's government Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: 'Puigdi's' deep political roots In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Spanish government threatens to revoke Catalan autonomy Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont firm on independence bid as Madrid deadline looms Malta demands justice for slain reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia In a national outpouring of grief of shock, thousands took to the streets to commemorate anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Galizia was killed in a car bombing and the perpetrators remain unknown. Maltese Panama Papers journalist killed in car bomb blast Malta: Europe reels from murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Malta offers 1 million euro reward for leads on journalist's murder Malta's overdue struggle against corruption, crooks and imbeciles Sons of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia call for Malta PM's resignation European Union Brexit: UK's Theresa May should 'accept reality,' says EU negotiator The EU Parliament's Brexit negotiator has called on the British premier to outline the trade deal she wants after the UK leaves the EU. He said many Brexiteers have refused to accept the realities of the exit. EU leaders disagree on Brexit progress at summit Angela Merkel has 'absolutely no doubts' about securing Brexit deal Brexit: What's the 'no deal' fallout for the UK and EU? Brexit's side effects for life-saving medicines UK finance chief regrets calling EU 'the enemy' Germany terrorism prosecution cases soar: report A nearly four-fold increase in terrorism-related cases is stretching the manpower of federal prosecutors. So far this year nearly 900 terrorism cases have been opened. German police tests face recognition software Germany in the Crosshairs of Terrorism Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns of 'IS' sympathizers Germany: Far-right violence and Islamist threat on the rise What now for German IS brides when they return home? Preventing terrorism: What powers do German security forces have? German court convicts two Syrian fighters on terror charges Neo-Nazi turned 'Islamic State' supporter goes on trial in Germany for bomb plans World Alexei Navalny - Russia's barred presidential candidate Alexei Navalny wants to become Russia's president in 2018. Yet the election commissioner has said a prior conviction blocks his path to the Kremlin. Will the opposition politician grow tired and quit? Protests across Russia on Putin's birthday Ksenia Sobchak - from Russian socialite to Putin's opponent European court: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's conviction 'arbitrary' Alexei Navalny supporters rally across Russia on Vladimir Putin's birthday Alexei Navalny sent to jail for 20 days before Russian rally Russia swaps out regional governors ahead of presidential election Despite setbacks, Alexei Navalny prepares for Russia's presidential election Young Kremlin critics push for change Sports Opinion: No more excuses for Cologne and Werder Bremen For two Bundesliga sides, it's really time to start worrying. After 18 attempts between them, Cologne and Werder Bremen are still to win a game. DW's Jonathan Harding thinks Sunday's game made it easy to see why. After chaotic delay, Arsenal outclass Cologne in second half Modeste to Beijing: The beginning of the end for the Chinese Super League? Newsletters & Co. 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