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Daily Bulletin 26.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Twitter bans ads from RT and Sputnik citing electoral meddling Russia has been accused of trying to manipulate the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election. Twitter has taken action against two Russian agencies "effective immediately." Russia meddled with the US election, says Comey Donald Trump says he is the victim of Hillary Clinton-funded 'Russian dossier' Google uncovers Russia-linked ad campaigns aimed at manipulating US election Facebook says 10 million US users saw Russia-linked ads Facebook agrees to disclose US election ads bought by Russian agency Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: No snap regional election to be held Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont has ruled out dissolving the regional parliament and calling a snap election. The Spanish Senate is set to approve suspending Catalonia's autonomy on Friday. The battle for Catalonia Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalonia: Fears that Madrid's decision to dissolve province's authority opens Pandora's box Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: 'Puigdi's' deep political roots In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Spain announces intent to sack Catalonia's government Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Italy passes controversial electoral law over populist objections The Mediterranean country has changed its electoral system five times since 2013. The newest system is set to hurt the upstart populist Five Star Movement (M5S). Five Star Movement calls for early elections Cracks appear in Italy's Five Star Movement Ignazio Corrao on Conflict Zone Luigi Di Maio: The populist leader eyeing victory in Rome Violent protests erupt in Naples amid visit by Northern League leader Italy's former PM Renzi resigns as PD head as party split beckons Italy's constitutional court gives mixed verdict on 'Italicum' electoral law Berlusconi comeback in European elections? Italy's populist 5-Star Movement shakes up politics with election win in Rome Africa Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott At least three people have been killed in clashes across Kenya. Calling it a "sham election," Kenya's opposition leader urged supporters to boycott the vote and refrain from protesting amid fears of violence. Kenya protests: 'Police stop killing us' Tensions rise over controversial Kenya election Drought and corruption fuel corn crisis in Kenya Kenya elections paralyze economy Kenya: 'Not even a single voter' at some polls Protests mar Kenya's repeat election Kenya: Uncertainty over election fuels fears of clashes Kenya election: From 'fair and peaceful' to democratic crisis Kenya: 'The country is polarized' Odinga: 'My withdrawal not to blame for confusion' Opinion: Kenya needs statesmanship, not brinkmanship Kenya court annuls presidential election result Uhuru Kenyatta respects Kenya's election nullification, but warns courts In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide Iraq Iraqi forces press last IS stronghold, attack Kurds Government troops have turned to the terrorists' last bastion on the Syrian border, having already recaptured 90 percent of Iraqi land from IS. At the same time, Baghdad was rekindling conflict with the country's Kurds. Kurds in Kirkuk feel abandoned by their leaders 'Islamic State' massacres dozens in central Syria: report Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Germany to stop training Kurdish peshmerga fighters in Iraq Iraqi court orders arrest of senior Kurdish official US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State' Rex Tillerson reaffirms US commitment to Syrian peace, rules out Assad in future government US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has reaffirmed a commitment to reviving the Geneva peace process. He added that Washington sees no future for President Bashar Assad in Syria's government. Geneva: Syrian peace talks stumble along Raqqa declared free of 'Islamic State' militants - Q&A with Col. Ryan Dillon Russians may hit US-backed forces in Syria 'if provoked' Syrian ceasefire largely holds as UN peace talks start in Geneva Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' UN envoy Staffan de Mistura announces fifth round of Syria talks World Africa In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide When Kenyans cast their ballots to pick the president, the roles played by ethnicity and tribalism are likely to be decisive. A youth alliance armed with a hashtag is hoping to end tribalism and its legacy in politics. Kenya's young voters disenchanted Protests and violence mar Kenyan election Tensions rise over controversial Kenya election Kenya votes in divisive election Kenyan politicians need to be prepared to lose, EU observer says Elections: Kenyans hold their breath Social media a concern on eve of Kenyan election Kenyans demand justice for murdered election official Kenya fears outburst of election violence Kenya election: From 'fair and peaceful' to democratic crisis Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott Kenya: Uncertainty over election fuels fears of clashes Sports Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig part II They ultimately fell short in the cup on Wednesday but RB Leipzig can take revenge on Bayern Munich when the two teams meet in the Bundesliga this weekend. Yet the real winners of that game could be Borussia Dortmund. Top-of-the-table tussle for Bayern and Leipzig Is the Bundesliga exciting again? German Cup: Shootout joy for Bayern Munich against 10-man RB Leipzig Timo Werner, Emil Forsberg et al keep RB Leipzig's opponents guessing Best of Bundesliga: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig separated by a point A good weekend for the Bundesliga's video referee but its flaws will remain Borussia Dortmund fans plan RB Leipzig protest amid increased police presence Jörg Schmadtke and Cologne part ways Leipzig vs. Bayern: Rangnick faces investigation after referee controversy Leipzig vs. Bayern: Rangnick faces investigation after referee controversy Sporting director Ralf Rangnick is facing possible disciplinary action after confronting the referee during RB Leipzig's German Cup defeat to Bayern Munich. The game was overshadowed by controversial decisions. Top-of-the-table tussle for Bayern and Leipzig Is the Bundesliga exciting again? German Cup: Shootout joy for Bayern Munich against 10-man RB Leipzig Timo Werner, Emil Forsberg et al keep RB Leipzig's opponents guessing Bayern Munich face double dose of RB Leipzig Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig part II Timo Werner, Emil Forsberg et al keep RB Leipzig's opponents guessing From moments of sublime skill to explosive counter attacks, Leipzig's front line is one of the Bundesliga's most feared despite an average age of just 22. The rest of Europe is already taking note as well. Is the Bundesliga exciting again? Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig — live updates Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig share both brilliance and flaws Bayern Munich face double dose of RB Leipzig Liverpool secure future transfer of RB Leipzig's Naby Keita Bastian Schweinsteiger's future uncertain after Chicago Fire crash out of MLS Cup The destination of former German national team star Bastian Schweinsteiger is in doubt, a day after his season ended. Chicago Fire would like him to return, but Schweinsteiger is non-committal. Bastian Schweinsteiger arrives to hero's welcome in Chicago Schweinsteiger scores in MLS debut for Chicago Fire Bastian Schweinsteiger sparks Chicago Fire resurgence 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. Environment Living Planet: Transportation Transportation is one of the major drivers of global warming. This week, we'll hear about local initiatives to bring down emissions, from efforts to pedestrianize Paris, to the Kabul mayor's bold plan for eco-friendly travel. Plus, are e-scooters the answer to Mexico City's pollution problems? Living Planet: Transportation © Deutsche Welle 2017