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Daily Bulletin 30.10.2017 | 19:30 UTC News United States Russia probe: Donald Trump aide Paul Manafort pleads not guilty to 12 charges Ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates have pleaded not guilty to charges including "conspiracy against the US." They have since been placed under house arrest. Special counsel Mueller to probe Trump-Russia links Michael Flynn offers to testify Why did Trump fire his FBI director? First charges filed in US special counsel's Russia investigation Robert Mueller in possession of Donald Trump letter explaining Comey firing Trump Jr. meeting relevant to Russia probe: US special counsel Mueller President Donald Trump attacks FBI probe into possible obstruction as witch hunt Mueller tells Trump White House to hand over key documents Donald Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: US media Special prosecutor to oversee US probe on alleged election meddling by Russia US intelligence report: Putin 'ordered' targeted involvement in US election Trump - Putin relations: What's the next move? Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont goes to Brussels as Spain files rebellion charges Carles Puigdemont has gone to Brussels to meet with lawyers, causing speculation that he will claim asylum there. Puigdemont and several allies have been charged with rebellion, facing prison sentences of up to 30 years. Confusion over who is in charge in Catalonia Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Madrid prosecutor calls for sedition charges against Catalan separatist leaders Catalonia crisis: Spain takes over regional parliament, calls elections after independence declaration Catalonia: Barcelona protesters march in favor of national unity France French President Emmanuel Macron signs controversial anti-terror law The new law gives French police permanent powers to shutter places of worship and conduct on-the-spot identity checks. Critics have decried the measure for its restriction of civil liberties and for targeting minorities. Refugees in France balk at pressure to move off streets France to enshrine some state of emergency measures into law France takes anti-terror legislation to next level Deadly knife attack at Marseille train station France's Emmanuel Macron refuses to 'lecture' Egypt on civil liberties Europe Belgium: Police detain four suspects over foiled 2015 Thalys train terror attack Two raids have taken plane in the Molenbeek district in Brussels. Authorities have warned of an increased likelihood of a terrorist attack on European soil by fighters returning from the Middle East. 'Islamic State': Will it survive a post-caliphate future? EU introduces new measures to combat 'low-tech' terrorism Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns of 'IS' sympathizers Train attacker a suspected radical Islamist: French interior minister 'Train heroes' receive highest French bravery honor Kuwait: Emir accepts government's resignation The cabinet had been in place since elections in November 2016. After opposition lawmakers filed a no confidence vote against one minister, the Cabinet has decided to resign. OPEC likely to extend oil output cut Kuwait's Islamist-dominated opposition wins near-majority in snap elections Kuwait emir dissolves parliament, paves way for early elections Kuwait reports robust election turnout German train naming Anne Frank museum decries train-naming suggestion "Anne Frank" as the name for one of Germany's new high-speed trains has been decried by the Jewish diarist's Amsterdam museum. It says it would evoke painful memories of Nazi wartime deportations and mass murder. Middle East Syria: Russia sees end in sight at peace talks Russia's military campaign objectives "have been almost accomplished," according to an influential lawmaker. With talks gearing up, the UN's chief negotiator said the peace process had reached a "moment of truth." 'Islamic State': Will it survive a post-caliphate future? Turkey needles NATO by buying Russian weapons Asma al-Assad - The Beautiful Face of the Dictatorship Vladmir Putin meets Erdogan to secure Syria de-escalation zone Russia marks one year in Syria with denials Russia airstrikes spark controversy over Syrian targets Germany Angela Merkel and CDU struggle to form 'Jamaica' coalition Four German political parties — the Christian Democrats, Christian Social Union, Free Democrats and Greens — are now in their third week of talks to form a government. They disagree about more things than they agree on. German Greens push for two vice chancellors in three-way coalition Angela Merkel: Way clear for coalition negotiations after migration compromise Angela Merkel's coalition talks for next German government: what you need to know Opinion: Angela Merkel's Jamaica coalition is right for Germany German conservatives launch 'constructive' coalition talks Can a 'Jamaica' coalition tackle climate change? Sports Champions League: Bayern Munich look to extend winning streak After getting off to a sputtering start to the season, the perennial Bundesliga champions have kicked it into high gear since their coaching change. Jupp Heynckes goes for win No. 6 when Bayern face Celtic in Glasgow. German Cup: Shootout joy for Bayern Munich against 10-man RB Leipzig Statement win over Bayern Munich still eludes RB Leipzig thanks to early red card Opinion: The Bundesliga is predictable, it needs Bayern Munich to fail Best of Bundesliga: Bayern Munich retake top spot Bundesliga Matchday 10 Roundup Cologne fined over crowd trouble in Europa League match at Arsenal Cologne have been fined over the behavior of some of their fans during the club's Europa League trip to Arsenal. The club has also been handed a suspended ban on selling tickets to its fans for a future European match. Opinion: Stop blaming Cologne fans for others' mistakes Cologne fans descend on London for return to European football Cologne apologize but question security at Arsenal, UEFA charges both clubs Werder Bremen dismiss coach Alexander Nouri Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have sacked head coach Alexander Nouri. The widely expected move comes with the team yet to have won a league match this season and follows a 3-0 defeat at home to Augsburg. Werder Bremen extend contract with coach Nouri Werder Bremen dismiss coach Viktor Skripnik Bayern Munich part ways with coach Carlo Ancelotti Bundesliga: Martin Schmidt replaces Andries Jonker at Wolfsburg 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. World World in Progress: Jerusalem after the Temple Mount Crisis For decades, the ancient city of Jerusalem and its Temple Mount have been flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tensions flared again this summer, after Israeli police rolled up new security measures for those wanting to goup to the Al Aqsa mosque. Mass prayers and protests and violent clashes followed. The crisis deepend the divide and also changed the dynamics in Jerusalem. World in Progress: Jerusalem after the Temple Mount Crisis   © Deutsche Welle 2017