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Daily Bulletin 27.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Spain Catalonia crisis: Spain approves direct rule shortly after Catalonia votes for independence The Spanish Senate - as expected - has voted to impose central control over Catalan government institutions. This just over an hour after the Catalan parliament voted to declare independence from Spain. DW correspondent Pablo Foley Elias reporting from Madrid, where the Spanish Senate is meeting. How much weight does the Catalan vote carry? DW's Charlotte Chelsom-Pill and Martin Roberts Independence crisis divides Catalans Spain announces intent to sack Catalonia's government Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: No snap regional election to be held Australian court disqualifies Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce over citizenship Australia's top court has ruled that the deputy prime minister is disqualified from his seat in parliament because he held dual citizenship when elected. As a result, the ruling coalition will lose its majority. Politician makes history by breastfeeding in parliament Germany/Turkey: Duel over dual citizenship Australian court rules unsent text message is a legitimate will Australia Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce reveals he could hold New Zealand citizenship Australian Parliament rocked by twin resignations over dual citizenship Australian minister Matt Canavan steps down after his mother registered him as an Italian Australian senator Malcolm Roberts deemed dual citizen during nomination by High Court US Navy rescues sailors and dogs after months stranded at sea The sailors' engine broke down while they were en route to Tahiti. One of them told DW that they had often wondered if "today was going to be the day it all ends." Sailors rescued after months lost in the Pacific A female quota for the Volvo Ocean Race Jennifer Appel, one of the sailors rescued in the Pacific, talks about her experience America's Cup: Double win puts New Zealand on the cusp of glory Superyacht built using illegal timber Dutch boat 'Women on Waves' in Mexico to offer women legal terminations North Korea: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says US goal not war US Defense chief Jim Mattis said America favored a diplomatic solution to North Korea's nuclear program. Mattis is on his second visit to South Korea as Pentagon boss amid rising tensions between US and the North. US and North Korea in dangerous war of words Conflict Zone - The Debate Kim Jong-un: North Korea's dangerous leader North Korea to return South Korea's fishing boat Does the US have to accept North Korea as a nuclear power? North Korean envoy says nuclear war could break out at 'any moment' Diplomacy to continue with North Korea 'until first bomb drops,' Tillerson says Kim Jong Un calls Trump 'deranged,' H-bomb test threatened Donald Trump UN speech: Typical rhetoric raises tensions with North Korea and Iran North Korea 'rant' letter shows sanctions are biting, says Australia's PM Malcolm Turnbull North Korea accuses Donald Trump of 'declaring war' Two German men sentenced for joining Islamist terrorists in Somalia and Syria German courts have sentenced numerous German nationals for joining foreign Islamist militants in recent years. Abshir A. and Ozkan C. have been found guilty of joining Somalia's al-Shabab and Syria's Junud al-Sham. Death toll rises after Somalia bombings Foreign fighters battle IS in Syria Germany terrorism prosecution cases soar: report Somalia: Former al-Shabab militants share their story Somalia bombing: Death toll from explosion in capital Mogadishu tops 250 Al Shabab claim deadly attack on African Union hotel in Somalia Why are some people attracted to Jihad? Armed Conflict Survey: In 2015, Syria accounted for one-third of global conflict deaths 'Crime-terror nexus': Europe's former criminals, future terrorists Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries World Trump's upcoming Asia trip: Japan proposes plan to counter China Tokyo aims to team up with the US, India and Australia to promote free trade and defense and security cooperation - but also to contain Beijing's aggressively expansionist policies. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Chinese-built railway opens in Kenya TPP after Trump: New deal coming? Donald Trump to attend ASEAN in November China's Xi Jinping calls Donald Trump, urges peaceful North Korea resolution Japan PM Shinzo Abe pledges pressure on North Korea after big election win Sri Lanka signs port deal for China's one-belt one-road plan Japan commits to China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative Australia drifts toward China amid wobbly US ties 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions President Trump declares US withdrawal from TPP trade pact South China Sea dispute - Long way ahead for China, ASEAN Inside Europe Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent. Inside Europe 26.10.2017 Inside Europe: A new pension plan for Poles Inside Europe: Empty pews in the homeland of the Reformation Inside Europe: A revival for Porto's Jewish community Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Germany Schröder's 'back channel' helped free Steudtner from Turkey Gerhard Schröder helped free the human rights activist Peter Steudtner from Turkey, German media report. The former German Chancellor has a history of diplomacy with authoritarian regimes. Veteran Social Democrat Karsten Voigt on Gerhard Schröder's role in mediating Turkey's release of rights activists Steudtner release - John Dalhuisen of Amnesty International Turkey due to defend jailing of German journalist Deniz Yücel German activist Peter Steudtner returns from Turkey on bail Peter Steudtner, German human rights activist on trial in Turkey Turkish prosecutors demand up to 15 years jail for German rights activist Peter Steudtner Opinion: That's not how the rule of law in Turkey should work Sports FIFA hails World Cup cash pool hike as 'sign of success' World football's governing body FIFA is to increase prize money at next year's World Cup despite stalled sponsorship sales. FIFA has also elected not to intervene in a standoff between Israel and Palestine. FIFA publishes long-held report into alleged corruption in World Cup bidding Reinhard Grindel's agenda for UEFA and FIFA Infantino slams FIFA 'alternative facts' FIFA corruption scandal: Hector Trujillo first official sentenced in US Swiss prosecutors quiz PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi over World Cup media rights German FA to fight order to pay €19 million in back taxes FIFA condemns Russian hackers after leak of drugs database Former banker convicted in football corruption case FIFA announces record $369 million loss amid scandal fallout A year of Infantino: What has changed at FIFA? Report: More dubious payments uncovered in German World Cup scandal FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer dies David Wagner faces Jürgen Klopp, making the extraordinary seem mundane David Wagner's Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town have just beaten Manchester United. The German head coach is looking to make wins like that commonplace, starting against best mate Jürgen Klopp on Saturday. German influence growing in the Premier League Brits fall for Klopp's charm as he turns TV pundit Two years at Liverpool: How has Jürgen Klopp fared? Jürgen Klopp: Liverpool are a bigger club than Borussia Dortmund Klopp effect in full swing as Liverpool create German Twitter account Borussia Dortmund: What a difference a month can make Formula One: Lewis Hamilton aims to clinch title with a win in Mexico Lewis Hamilton heads into the Mexican Grand Prix with an excellent chance of clinching the drivers' title with two races to spare. However, Sebastian Vettel is determined to battle to the bitter end. US Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins in Texas but made to wait for title German magazine ordered to pay damages to F1 racing champion Michael Schumacher Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 318 as new aftershock hits Newsletters & Co. Nico's Weg – German made easy Using this innovative German E-learning course, beginners are sure to advance quickly. 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