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Daily Bulletin 24.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons probe The panel created unanimously by the Security Council is due to end in mid-November. Russia has drawn criticism for the move, but says it must first review an upcoming report before allowing the probe to move forward. Dozens killed in nerve gas attack in Syria UN: Syrian regime used chemical weapons more than two dozen times Sarin gas was used in another Syria attack this year, chemical weapons watchdog says US imposes new sanctions on Syrian officials over chemical attack Sarin gas probe in Syria comes under growing pressure Sarin used in Syria attack, says OPCW chemical weapons watchdog Warplanes strike Syrian town hit by suspected chemical weapons attack Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges more 'moderate' kingdom He is set to be the next king of Saudi Arabia. But his reform efforts and vow to "eradicate" Islamic extremism may spark the wrath of the country's ultraconservative clerics. Saudi women to be allowed to drive Saudi Arabia gets serious about NEOM investment zone Saudi Arabia's Mohammad bin Salman: Reformer and hardliner Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive: state media Saudi women drivers spark Iranian social media buzz Women's rights in the Islamic world Saudi Arabia releases detained Snapchat video miniskirt model Saudi Arabia's next-in-line: a hawk and economic reformer Saudi Arabia's King Salman names son as new crown prince Saudi Arabia creates energy mega-ministry to implement Vision 2030 plan New German parliament convenes for first time Germany's Bundestag has chosen outgoing Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble to be its parliamentary president, or speaker. Accepting the post, Schäuble stressed the need to maintain mutual "respect" amidst heated debates. Germany's political parties CDU, CSU, SPD, AfD, FDP, Left party, Greens - what you need to know Germany's new Bundestag: Who is who in parliament? Angela Merkel's coalition talks for next German government: what you need to know The far-right AfD in the Bundestag: What you need to know German Greens push for two vice chancellors in three-way coalition Finance chief Wolfgang Schäuble set to wield authority as parliamentary president Opinion: Angela Merkel's Jamaica coalition is right for Germany Bulgarian air force pilots refuse to fly outdated MiG-29 jets Some Bulgarian air force pilots will boycott training on Wednesday, citing concerns related to the safety of MiG-29 aircraft. Bulgaria relies on the Soviet-built aircraft to meet its obligations as a NATO member. Bulgarian Arms in the Middle East Bulgaria center-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov set for return to power Elections in Bulgaria: Chances slim for a stable government Right-wing populist appointed integration minister in Bulgaria Bulgaria, Europe's 'most corrupt country,' cracks down - again Bulgaria's presidential election is a test for the political status quo 'There's a pro-European mood in Bulgaria' Republican Senator Bob Corker slams Donald Trump ahead of tax meeting Senator Bob Corker has lambasted President Trump as an "utterly untruthful" leader who "debases" the US ahead of a Republican meeting with the president. Trump fired back that Corker "couldn't get elected dog catcher." US Republican lawmaker Bob Corker: Donald Trump could put US 'on path to WWIII' Donald Trump unveils long-awaited tax reform plan Trump to 'let Obamacare fail,' focus shifts to fiscal reform Soldier's widow: President Donald Trump's call 'made me cry' Hate speech Lazio club to take fans to visit Auschwitz after Anne Frank incident Italian football club Lazio will take 200 of its young fans to Auschwitz in order to teach them about anti-Semitism, the club head Claudio Lotito said. Previously, Lazio fans sparked outrage with Anne Frank stickers. Champions League: Lazio beat Leverkusen, referee aware of racist chants Germany Germany's new Bundestag: Who is who in parliament? There will be significantly fewer women in Germany's new parliament, but more lawmakers with immigrant roots. The average MP age has dipped only slightly. Here is a demographic overview of the new Bundestag. Germany's newly-elected parliament to holds its first sitting Germany's political parties CDU, CSU, SPD, AfD, FDP, Left party, Greens - what you need to know Finance chief Wolfgang Schäuble set to wield authority as parliamentary president The far-right AfD in the Bundestag: What you need to know As AfD joins Bundestag, thousands protest racism in Berlin German SPD licks wounds following election mauling 'The AfD is the new CSU' – How the far-right won big in Germany's Bavaria New study shows AfD capitalized on Germany's divided electorate German Social Democrat: 'We failed miserably as a party' German Greens push for two vice chancellors in three-way coalition Angela Merkel's coalition talks for next German government: what you need to know Sports German Cup live: Borussia Dortmund vs. Magdeburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf Schalke, Gladbach, Leverkusen and Paderborn lead in the early games. Later, Borussia Dortmund are looking to get back on track when they play third-tier side Magdeburg in the German Cup. German Cup: Dortmund travel to Magdeburg looking for first win of October Germany hit double figures to ease pressure on Steffi Jones Bayern Munich face double dose of RB Leipzig RB Leipzig are not Bayern Munich, nor could they ever be, but the gap between Germany's most successful team and Germany's most promising one is closing. A double header makes for a mouth-watering prospect. The Mia san Mia Phenomenon — FC Bayern, an international success story Matchday Moment #9: Thomas Müller's cameo Best of Bundesliga: Has Jupp Heynckes returned to a title race? Best of Bundesliga: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig separated by a point Philipp Lahm: At Bayern Munich 'you are always the favorite' Oliver Kahn: 'Nobody embodies Bayern Munich more than Uli Hoeness' Jupp Heynckes begins restoring the Bayern Munich of old Germany hit double figures to ease pressure on Steffi Jones The German women's soccer team got its World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with an 11-0 rout at home to the Faroe Islands. The result returned the team to the top of their group. "Without soccer, I would not be me." 'Discover Football' tournament empowers female athletes Steffi Jones under pressure after Iceland embarrass Germany's women Denmark cancels Women's World Cup qualifier over pay dispute Norwegian football association announces equal pay for men and women Flame for Pyeongchang Games lit at Ancient Olympia The Olympic flame has left Ancient Olympia in Greece and embarked upon its long journey to the opening ceremony for the Winter Games. The Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang, South Korea on February 9. Korea tensions could lead to Winter Olympics boycott North Korea nuclear tests spread fear among German Winter Olympic teams NHL players won't take part in 2018 Olympics Business The economics of peace (and war) How much better off would the world be if it stopped preparing for war, and invested in peace instead? We asked a researcher with the Institute for Economics and Peace. The answer, expressed in dollars, is staggering. Newsletters & Co. Nico's Weg – German made easy Using this innovative German E-learning course, beginners are sure to advance quickly. At a desktop or on a smartphone, Nico's Weg will help everyone learning German reach their destination. Pulse Pulse: Awareness creation and innovation On this week's Pulse, we meet a young German based Ghanaian actress touring the world addressing social issues facing Europe and Africa, a young student at Makerere University in Uganda is making a positive impact in his community using a mobile app and we take a look at youth unemployment in Liberia. All this, right here on Pulse. Take a listen. Pulse: Awareness creation and innovation   © Deutsche Welle 2017