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Newsline 26.10.2017 | 16:15 UTC News Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: No snap regional election to be held Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont has ruled out dissolving the regional parliament and calling a snap election. The Spanish Senate is set to approve suspending Catalonia's autonomy on Friday. The battle for Catalonia Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule Is Catalan independence a second coup in democratic Spain? Catalonia: Fears that Madrid's decision to dissolve province's authority opens Pandora's box Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont: 'Puigdi's' deep political roots In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Spain announces intent to sack Catalonia's government Spain's Article 155: The constitution's 'nuclear option' Bonds of life European Court of Human Rights rules heterosexual couple stuck with marriage, not civil partnership Europe's human rights court has ruled that an Austrian heterosexual couple can't opt for a "lighter" civil partnership. Unlike gay couples, they don't face discrimination, the court ruled. Homosexuals face discrimination in Poland Germans celebrate first gay marriages Gay couple becomes first in Germany to adopt child Malta's parliament approves gay marriage Italy passes controversial electoral law against populist objections The Mediterranean country has changed its electoral system five times since 2013. The newest system is set to hurt the upstart populist Five Star Movement (M5S). Five Star Movement calls for early elections Cracks appear in Italy's Five Star Movement Ignazio Corrao on Conflict Zone Luigi Di Maio: The populist leader eyeing victory in Rome Violent protests erupt in Naples amid visit by Northern League leader Italy's former PM Renzi resigns as PD head as party split beckons Italy's constitutional court gives mixed verdict on 'Italicum' electoral law Berlusconi comeback in European elections? Italy's populist 5-Star Movement shakes up politics with election win in Rome World Opinion: Saudi Arabia – progress, or megalomania? The crown prince of Saudi Arabia says he wants to fundamentally change his country. But the inexperienced and impulsive young Mohammed bin Salman could quickly find himself in over his head, says DW's Nader Alsarras. Switzerland to be diplomatic channel for Saudi Arabia and Iran Saudi Arabia gets serious about NEOM investment zone Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges more 'moderate' kingdom Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman: Reformer and hardliner Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive: state media War in Yemen: UN blacklists Saudi-led coalition for killing children UN: Number of starving has increased Sieren's China: Xi Jinping - the equalizer Though the West may look critically at the fact that China's Communist Party's power is increasing, within China it could mean more prosperity and a fairer distribution of wealth, writes DW columnist Frank Sieren. China's Xi Jinping unveils new leadership lineup Chinese author Ma Jian: 'The Communist Party keeps their people well-fed, but in a cage' Sieren's China: Development through automation President Xi Jinping's status confirmed in China's new Standing Committee China's anti-corruption watchdog probes insurance regulator suspected of graft China's Communist Party enshrines 'Xi Jinping Thought' in constitution China's Xi Jinping urges Communist Party to renew itself Sieren's China: No point in resisting Xi Jinping China growth slows marginally Africa In Kenya, politics split on ethnic divide When Kenyans cast their ballots to pick the president, the roles played by ethnicity and tribalism are likely to be decisive. A youth alliance armed with a hashtag is hoping to end tribalism and its legacy in politics. Kenya's young voters disenchanted Protests and violence mar Kenyan election Tensions rise over controversial Kenya election Kenya votes in divisive election Kenyan politicians need to be prepared to lose, EU observer says Elections: Kenyans hold their breath Social media a concern on eve of Kenyan election Kenyans demand justice for murdered election official Kenya fears outburst of election violence Kenya election: From 'fair and peaceful' to democratic crisis Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott Kenya: Uncertainty over election fuels fears of clashes Business Opinion: Draghi's feeble trend reversal The EU's central bank has decided to curb its monthly bond purchases by half. But DW's Henrik Böhme deplores that an end to what he believes is a risky zero-interest policy is not yet in sight. Rome urges ECB caution in reducing eurozone bad loans Can we avoid another financial crisis? ECB cuts bond purchases to end era of easy money 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