Daily Bulletin | 29.10.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.10.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Storm Herwart sweeps across Germany, Czech Republic, Poland Storm Herwart has wreaked havoc across parts of central Europe, disrupting public transport, causing floods and uprooting trees. At least five people have been killed and several injured. Storm 'Xavier' sweeps across northern Germany Deadly storm Xavier sweeps across northern Germany Philippines' Duterte: 'Somebody has to talk to Kim Jong Un' Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has stressed the need for reaching out to the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Duterte also said he would welcome Donald Trump as an "important leader" in his Manila trip next month. Duterte: "I've seen America and it's lousy" Kim Jong-un: North Korea's dangerous leader US' Jim Mattis: North Korea nuclear threat is accelerating Trump's upcoming Asia trip: Japan proposes plan to counter China Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? Foul-mouthed Duterte promises God he will stop swearing Looking inside the mind of Philippines' Duterte Creators of 'Green Belt' project win German Environmental Prize Visionaries who devised the idea of turning Cold War no-man's land into a wildlife refuge have won Germany's Environment Prize. The creators of a super-low-energy electrical motor have also been honored. Saving Cape Verde's turtles German Environmental Prize: From death zone to nature reserve From Iron Curtain to Green Belt Zambia: Saving the green belt around Victoria Falls Gorbachev Promotes Green Belt During Germany Visit Catalonia: Barcelona protesters march in favor of national unity Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered on a central Barcelona boulevard in a call for Spanish unity. Rally organizers estimated 1.1 million showed up, while police put the number at 300,000. Catalan leader calls for peaceful resistance to Madrid Catalan leader vows peaceful resistance to Spain Catalonia says yes, Madrid says no Catalan separatists vow 'democratic' resistance – Martin Roberts and Charlotte Chelsom-Pill report from Spain 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' Iraqi Kurdistan President Masoud Barzani to step down President of the autonomous region of Kurdistan has told parliament he will not seek an extension after his term expires on November 1. The announcement came amid an escalating row with Baghdad over Kurdish independence. Iraqi forces seize more areas from Kurds Barzani claims poll victory In Iraqi Kurdistan, President Masoud Barzani's powers may be 'redistributed' Iraqi Kurds vow to press ahead with independence vote despite pressure Kurdish offer to Baghdad: Freeze independence referendum results, ceasefire and dialogue EU threatens visa restrictions for countries that don't accept rejected asylum-seekers The European Union is upping the pressure on countries that don't take back rejected asylum-seekers by making it harder to obtain visas, a newspaper reported. The threat has already resulted in a deal with Bangladesh. Facing deportation No future for Afghan deportees Amnesty urges EU to stop deporting Afghan asylum-seekers What is the status of German deportations to Afghanistan? EU Commission proposes resettling 50,000 refugees Demonstrators in Leipzig decry Afghan deportations Sweden to deport 'world's oldest refugee' Germany's rapid deportations of Salafist suspects ruled lawful Sports Formula One: Mexican Grand Prix - live! In Mexico, Lewis Hamilton has the chance to win the Formula One drivers' championship for a fourth time. To do so, he must finish fifth or better. Live updates from the race here! Sebastian Vettel takes Mexican GP pole, Lewis Hamilton third German Cup: Bayern Munich to face Borussia Dortmund in last 16 The Bundesliga's top two will face each other in the last 16 of the German Cup. With Bayern Munich having knocked out RB Leipzig, the winner of their clash with holders Borussia Dortmund will be overwhelming favorites. Dembele fires Dortmund to Cup final Borussia Dortmund win German Cup, beating Frankfurt 2-1 Opinion: The Bundesliga is predictable, it needs Bayern Munich to fail Bayern Munich's win over RB Leipzig on Saturday put them top of the Bundesliga again. With less than a third of the season gone, the whole league is shaping up as most imagined, and it's to almost everyone's detriment. Bundesliga Matchday 10 Roundup Borussia Dortmund's defensive woes continue Opinion: No more excuses for Cologne and Werder Bremen Statement win over Bayern Munich still eludes RB Leipzig thanks to early red card In Depth North Africa to South Asia: German arms, global clients German weaponmakers have complained that tensions with Turkey are hurting business, but what's the truth? DW takes a look at deals for arms that German manufacturers have made with countries around the world. Germany to decide arms sales to Turkey on case-by-case basis – DW's Thomas Sparrow Turkey arms exports: Should Germany send weapons at all? German weapons makers profiting from Korea tensions Germany continues war of words with Turkey, reviews arms sales German arms sales drop - to second-highest levels on record German arms exports dip, but still near record highs 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