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Daily Bulletin 28.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Catalonia: Spain's deputy prime minister takes charge Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has delegated the powers of the Catalan presidency to his deputy, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria. Meanwhile, the dismissed Catalan government said it will keep working for independence. Catalonia says yes, Madrid says no Catalonia: Fears that Madrid's decision to dissolve province's authority opens Pandora's box Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: 'Puigdi's' deep political roots Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' 'Bailout' parcel-bombings Greek police arrest man over ex-premier Lucas Papademos parcel-bomb attack A 29-year-old parcel-bomb suspect has been arrested by Greek police probing intimidation of European figures involved in Greece's financial bailouts. In May, Greek ex-premier Lucas Papademos was wounded. Greece's Tax Fraud Problem Former Greek Prime Minister Papademos injured in car blast Pensioner's suicide triggers Greek austerity protests Athens lawmakers approve second bailout deal Greece: reeling from austerity and a broken economy First charges filed in US special counsel's Russia investigation A US federal judge ruled the indictment be sealed; so it is unclear what the charges were or who the target was. There is a possibility the target could be taken into custody within days. Special counsel Mueller to probe Trump-Russia links Comey breaks his silence Comey: No doubt Russia interfered with US election Robert Mueller in possession of Donald Trump letter explaining Comey firing Mueller tells Trump White House to hand over key documents Robert Mueller convenes grand jury in Trump-Russia probe President Donald Trump attacks FBI probe into possible obstruction as witch hunt What you need to know about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign Flynn to invoke 5th Amendment in Senate committee Russia probe FBI raids former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's home Major blasts hit Somali capital Mogadishu A series of bombs have rocked a hotel in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Security forces are still involved in a siege with militants after several people were reported dead. Deadly twin bombings hit Mogadishu hotel (25.01.2017) Opinion: Horrific Somalia bombing is sign of government's powerlessness Somalia bombing: Death toll from explosion in capital Mogadishu tops 250 Kenya's election saga continues as rerun vote is placed on hold Kenyan authorities have delayed the repeat election vote in some opposition areas due to the ongoing risk of violence. According to the Kenyan Supreme Court, the election rerun must be completed by October 31. Kenyans count cost of deeply divisive election re-run Kenya's political unrest spooks investors Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott Kenya election commissioner quits ahead of repeat presidential vote In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide Myanmar detains Turkish state TV journalists for flying drone near parliament Myanmar police detained the Singaporean and Malaysian journalists, their interpreter and their driver in the capital, Naypyitaw. The move comes amid tensions with Ankara over the Rohingya crisis. Myanmar - atrocities against the Rohingya Watching the Rohingya crisis through WhatsApp UN: Myanmar army systematically expelling Rohingya so they won't return Amnesty International reports on Myanmar systematic campaign to expel Rohingya US holds Myanmar military responsible for crackdown on Rohingya Muslims US considers sanctions against Myanmar over Rohingya abuses Myanmar Rohingya crackdown: 'A textbook example of ethnic cleansing,' says UN Rohingya people in Myanmar: what you need to know Germany's far-right AfD wants data on journalists' political views The AfD has asked journalists registering to cover its party congress in Hanover to agree to the collection of "special data" that includes political views and ethnicity. The move was called an "unspeakable intrusion." How is the AfD shaping political debate in Germany? Exploring the heartland of AfD support Postelection splintering continues to plague far-right AfD Fears of fake news overshadowed its effect — in Germany The far-right AfD in the Bundestag: What you need to know As AfD joins Bundestag, thousands protest racism in Berlin German journalists protest press ban from AfD party In Depth Press review: Spanish media cover the 'Catalan republic' In general, mainstream newspapers favored the central government's decision to revoke Catalonia's autonomy, though one wondered if the measures had gone far enough. Some press celebrated the new "Catalan republic." Catalonia says yes, Madrid says no Catalonia crisis: Spain takes over regional parliament, calls elections after independence declaration Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: No snap regional election to be held In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand An 'unknown disaster' looms in Catalonia's independence crisis World US teen athletes join NFL stars in kneeling against racism Though President Donald Trump has blasted NFL players for kneeling during the US anthem, the anti-racism protests are spreading to colleges and beyond. DW's Rachel Stewart asked a high school athlete why he takes a knee. National anthem protest divides US football fans Opinion: Hertha Berlin's gesture is about the message Hertha Berlin 'take a knee' before game in solidarity with NFL players How Donald Trump turned a simmering NFL controversy into a movement that splits the country US scientists take a knee to protest racism Sports Borussia Dortmund's defensive woes continue Borussia Dortmund were expected to beat Hannover and keep their title charge motoring, but the same defensive concerns arose. Peter Bosz faces a tough week ahead. Borussia Dortmund's Peter Bosz needs to build a case for the defense Bundesliga live: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig On Matchday 10 in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig after Borussia Dortmund trip up in Hanover. Live updates from Matchday 10 in the Bundesliga. 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017