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Daily Bulletin 02.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC
Business
Trump nominates Jerome Powell as new Federal Reserve chief
The US president has nominated Jerome Powell as the new chair of the central bank. While Trump wants low rates to boost growth, stock markets and his ego, he knows that what Wall Street values most is safe hands.
News
Spain seeks arrest warrant for deposed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
The Spanish public prosecutor has requested a European arrest warrant for ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont after he failed to appear for a court hearing. Eight of his colleagues have been remanded in custody.
French Jewish school shooting: Jihadi's brother jailed
Abdelkader Merah has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for terrorist offences. But he was cleared of complicity in the killing of seven people in Toulouse in 2012 by his brother Mohammed Merah.
The Facebook ads Russian agents bought during the US election
A congressional committee has released a trove of Russian-funded Facebook ads that were disseminated during the 2016 presidential election. DW looks at the politically divisive messages aimed at sowing discord in the US.
Germany
30,000 rejected asylum seekers 'disappeared' in Germany, tabloid claims
The German government has admitted that it does not always know the whereabouts of rejected asylum seekers, but argues that the number doesn't tell the whole truth. The government's asylum agency faces a file backlog.
World
Terrorism
New York attack: Is Central Asia a terrorism breeding ground?
The attack by an Uzbek man seems to indicate a growing terrorist threat from Central Asia. But Kyrgyzstan-based security expert Deirdre Tynan says the incident raises just as many questions for the US as for the region.
Syria conflict: What do the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran want?
Syria's complex and devastating civil war has drawn in multiple foreign powers since it broke out in 2011. DW examines where four key countries stand on the conflict.
Cybersecurity: Why it's 'hard to protect yourself' online
Governments have fallen victim to a string of high-profile cyberattacks in recent years. German IT expert Sandro Gaycken tells DW about cybersecurity's shortcomings and why he thinks Kaspersky did not work with Russia.
Inside Europe
Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent.
Sports
'Cinta sejati' - 'Echte Liebe' in Indonesia
It's not only BVB fans in Germany who are looking forward to Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich. Thousands of kilometers away In Indonesia, Borussia Dortmund games are just as eagerly anticipated.
Houston Astros win their first-ever championship in baseball's World Series
The Houston Astros have won the first World Series in their franchise's history by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1. George Springer hit another home run and was named the Most Valuable Player for the series.
Newsletters & Co.
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Environment
Living Planet: Energy
Energy production and use account for about two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. And carbon dioxide makes up the majority of those emissions. That means energy is a major driver of global warming. So how can we drastically cut these emissions and at the same meet the world's growing energy demands? Luckily, there are plenty of options.

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