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Newsline 17.10.2017 | 16:15 UTC News Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' US-backed Syrian militias say they have taken full control of Raqqa after four months of fighting. The city had served as the self-styled capital of the "Islamic State" terror group since 2014. Syria: The Battle for Raqqa 'Islamic State' (IS) fighters evacuate as battle for Raqqa nears end Syria: Civilians trapped in Raqqa as 'Islamic State' makes last stand Raqqa: US-backed forces declare end in sight for 'Islamic State' (IS) 'Islamic State' facing imminent collapse in Syria's Raqqa Press freedom Malta: Europe reels from murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Malta's most prominent investigative journalist has been killed in a car bombing, sending shockwaves across the European Union. Press groups have described the murder as a "dark day for Maltese democracy." Maltese journalist killed in car bomb blast Maltese journalist killed by car bomb – Q&A with Keith Micallef, Times of Malta Six things to know about the Panama Papers Malta blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in car bomb attack Panama Papers-tainted prime minister wins vote in Malta Malta PM calls early elections amid wife's offshore account scandal Malta: Mini-Manhattan in the Mediterranean Europe Catalonia crisis: Protesters demand release of jailed separatist leaders Demonstrations have erupted in Barcelona calling for two pro-independence leaders to be released from jail. A court in Madrid said they implemented a "complex strategy" to push Catalonia towards independence. Crisis in Catalonia: A society divided Spanish judge jails two Catalan independence leaders Opinion: EU should learn from the Catalan crisis Spain issues new Catalonia deadline, saying response wasn't 'credible' Catalan crisis: Spain rejects Catalonia's 'tacit' declaration of independence Deadline for Catalonia's Puigdemont to answer on independence looms Spain's Article 155: the constitution's 'nuclear option' Spain's Constitutional Court suspends Catalan independence parliament session Spain's parliament calls for Franco's remains to be moved World Togo: Opposition wants to end President Gnassingbe's dynasty Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe has offered concessions on reforms. But his critics are no longer fighting to hold a referendum on presidential term limits. Instead, they seek a complete change of power. Togo: President Gnassingbe under pressure Togo demo urges end to Gnassingbe family's 50-year dynasty Togo: Demonstrators want President Faure Gnassingbe to step down Philippine President Duterte declares Marawi 'liberation' from jihadists Philippine President Duterte has declared that Marawi city is now liberated from IS-linked jihadists. Rebuilding and rehabilitating the war-torn city will be a test case for Duterte, say analysts. Ana P. Santos reports. Civilians flee fighting in southern Philippines No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Marawi residents caught between a difficult terrain and Islamists Muslim ID proposal sparks anger in Philippines Marawi Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo on working with President Duterte Southern Filipinos caught between violence and a humanitarian crisis Environment greenhouse gas emissions Oyster farts help (humans) warm the world Underwater shellfish farts produce 10 percent of greenhouse gases released in the Baltic Sea, a new study shows. This could be a concern as aquaculture - and the polluting practices that go along with it - expands. Cod under threat in the Baltic Living Planet: What water? 5 biggest threats to our oceans - and what we can do about them Can we save our lakes from global warming? Cold, grey and far away? An exploration of the North and Baltic seas Sports Tour de France 2018: Challenge for champion Chris Froome as route is released The Tour de France route for 2018 has been unveiled, but it's bad news for British cyclist Chris Froome. This year's race, which starts on July 7, doesn't seem to have conditions that favor the reigning champion. Champagne moment as Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France 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