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Newsline 14.10.2017 | 16:15 UTC News 'Islamic State' facing imminent collapse in Syria's Raqqa After losing Mosul, its de-facto Iraqi capital, IS is reported to have been driven out of Syria's Raqqa. US-backed coalition forces claim they are about to hand the jihadist militants another catastrophic defeat. Syria: The Battle for Raqqa Syria: Civilians trapped in Raqqa as 'Islamic State' makes last stand Raqqa: US-backed forces declare end in sight for 'Islamic State' (IS) UN creates team to investigate IS war crimes in Iraq as 'caliphate' crumbles Syrian Christians advance against IS in de-facto capital Raqqa US-backed forces in Syria race to capture Deir el-Zour Syrian army pushes IS out of last stronghold in Homs Are US and Russia inching toward confrontation in Syria? Civilians trapped in Raqqa under bombardment without water or electricity US-backed forces seize parts of Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Merkel sees no decision on Turkey at EU summit as German politicians call for harder line Chancellor Angela Merkel and German politicians have pressed for a tough stance on Turkey. But an EU summit next week may not deliver an immediate response. Tough refugee deal between EU and Turkey Can Dundar on press freedom in Turkey Erdogan: Turkey no longer needs EU membership but will not abandon talks Turkey-EU relations: Which countries are for or against Turkish accession? Turkey's moribund EU accession process EU brushes off Germany's call to end Turkey membership talks CSU top candidate Joachim Herrmann: End EU accession talks with Turkey immediately Can Merkel push the EU toward a new Turkey policy? Copyright restored to Albert Namatjira family in Australia Albert Namatjira became a world known watercolor painter in the first half of the 20th century. But after his death in his relatives eventually lost their share of his copyright, plunging the family into poverty. Cyprus President Anastasiades to seek second term Greek Cyprus leader Nicos Anastasiades has announced a presidential bid for the January 2018 election, pledging to revive reunification talks that collapsed in July. Anastasiades promised he would not seek a third term. Cyprus reunification talks collapse Cyprus in one day UN: Cyprus talks 'end' without deal Brexit: A view from Cyprus In Cyprus, a renewed push toward peace raises new questions Turkey threatens measures against Cyprus over exploration of gas deposits World Tanzanians remember their country's founder Julius Nyerere Tanzanians this week are commemorating the life of their nation's founder Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. They do it not by grieving but contemplating and discussing the legacy he left behind 18 years ago. Tanzania steps up pressure on mining sector Tanzania: Political climate worsens amid crackdown on opposition Opinion: Tanzanians are finally paying taxes for the good of the country Somalia Deadly bomb blast strikes Somalia's Mogadishu A powerful explosion from a truck bomb killed dozens of people in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Residents called it the most potent blast they'd heard in years. Al-Shabaab militants launch deadly attack on military base in Somalia US, Somalia review reports of civilians killed in raid New beginning for failed state Somalia? Germany Anything can happen in Lower Saxony's regional elections Three weeks after the federal elections in Germany, the state of Lower Saxony will be holding elections for a new regional parliament. The poll could reveal voter sentiment as coalition talks are held in Berlin. Survey setback for Merkel's Christian Democrats in Lower Saxony Lower Saxony parliament dissolves after Green bails for CDU New study shows AfD capitalized on Germany's divided electorate AfD mobilized irrational fears of future, especially in the east, say pollsters AfD: What you need to know about Germany's far-right party Newsletters & Co. We broadcast your holiday videos Are you proud of the videos you took on vacation? No matter where you were on holiday in the world, send us your best holiday videos and win a prize.   © Deutsche Welle 2017