Daily Bulletin | 13.11.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 13.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC Science Squashed between Arabia and Eurasia - why the ground shakes so often in Iran Earthquakes are very common in Iran and Iraq. That's where the Eurasian and Arabian Tectonic plates meet and where the Zagros mountain range developed – the location of the latest quake. 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Iran-Iraq border area Earthquake hits Iraq-Iran border, leaves hundreds dead, thousands injured Earthquake in Mexico kills over 200, hope of finding survivors remains Mexico City residents eager to help after deadly earthquake More than 120,000 flee Bali, Vanuatu evacuates island as fears of volcano eruptions grow Mexico City honors earthquake victims in Day of the Dead parade UNESCO mulls endangered status for historic Vienna, Nepal valley China says North Korea earthquake a 'suspected explosion' News Germany On patrol with police at Berlin's Alexanderplatz, crime hotspot in the capital As security becomes increasingly prioritized by German politicians, Berlin's Alexanderplatz has been dubbed one of the capital's most dangerous spots. DW's Kate Brady accompanied Berlin police on a Saturday night patrol. Merkel starts multi-party coalition talks Berlin: Safer thanks to video surveillance? German coalition hopefuls discuss defense, security More murder and violence in Germany Germany proposes raft of measures targeting terrorism, crime PESCO: EU paves way to defense union The majority of EU nations have committed to a joint defense cooperation, focusing on military operations and investments. Europe is looking to cement unity, especially since Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. Pence: 'Europe's defense requires Europe's commitment' NATO in a nutshell: What you need to know NATO chief urges European nations to boost defense spending What would Europe's 'fate' be without the US? North Korean soldier shot trying to defect to South A North Korean soldier was shot and wounded as he made it to a South Korean controlled border post. It was a rare defection at the only point where soldiers from the two sides stand just meters from each other. South Korea to hike rewards for North Korean defectors North Korea: From war to nuclear weapons US President Trump calls on Beijing to address North Korea crisis North Korean defector pushes for diplomacy in US testimony What is China's role in the North Korean crisis? Left-wing extremism: German police step up search for former RAF terrorists German police have released new photos and videos of three former Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorists who are linked to at least nine robberies. The suspects allegedly robbed an armored car last year with a bazooka. The legacy of the 1977 German Autumn of left-wing terror Germany: Terror casualty Hanns Martin Schleyer - sacrificed by the state? German police investigate links to former RAF terrorists in new armed robbery Ex-Red Army Faction members tied to heist Spain warns EU of Russian meddling in Catalan separatist movement Madrid stopped short of blaming the Kremlin of outright interference in Spain's domestic affairs. But there is growing evidence that the Kremlin feels empowered by sowing divisions in Europe and the United States. Russian cyber espionage comes to Germany US report: Putin ordered effort to help Trump Russian hackers stole US secrets from NSA 21 US states targeted by Russian hackers, no votes changed Baltics battle Russia in online disinformation war Catalonia crisis: Spain takes over regional parliament, calls elections after independence declaration Madrid prosecutor calls for sedition charges against Catalan separatist leaders Julian Assange: Five years without sunlight Reports: US preparing charges against Assange, WikiLeaks Assange, WikiLeaks plan to publish sensational new revelations Russia sees Catalonia as evidence of EU's 'double standards' Germany German Islamic associations denied religious lessons in school A state court has denied Muslim associations permission to introduce religious lessons in schools in North Rhine-Westphalia. But the associations say they'll keep trying to bring lessons on Islam to Muslim children. German integration policy – Islam in school Did Turkey order spying in German classrooms? Court says prosecutors can't prove Turkey spies via DITIB Court: Muslim boy must attend NRW school's Catholic service Business Britain must avoid 'fatal' hard Brexit, European business leaders warn Theresa May has met European business leaders, who warned that a 'no deal Brexit' would be catastrophic. Fifteen business groups were in London to seek reassurance over the future of UK-EU trade. Brexit - EU is stepping up the pressure on the UK Brexit talks: Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker pledge to 'accelerate' negotiations UK conservatives sign letter of no confidence in PM Theresa May - report 50 London banks in talks for post-Brexit move Brexit: Brussels tightens deadline for UK to clarify EU divorce bill Germany's EU bill to rise by 16 percent post-Brexit: report Sports Mario Götze: The return of the king? When he scored the winner in the 2014 World Cup final, Mario Götze looked set to be one of the world's best players. But with Russia 2018 looming, Tuesday's game may be one of his last chances to re-establish himself. Germany made to rue early missed chances after England deadlock Mario Götze's medical issues to keep him out for rest of season Germany's World Cup squad a tough decision for Joachim Löw Leon Goretzka could still stay at Schalke, says sporting director Heidel He's been strongly linked with Barcelona and Bayern Munich in recent weeks but Leon Goretzka could still sign a new deal at Schalke, according to the club's sporting director. Goretzka's current contract expires in June. Leon Goretzka - from Bochum to the big-time! Confederations Cup: Leon Goretzka steers slick Germany into final Leroy Sane completes big-money move to Manchester City Schalke's Joel Matip to join Liverpool Joachim Löw talks of establishing 'error culture' ahead of France friendly Germany face France in their final game of 2017, but Joachim Löw is worried about the performance, not the result. Changes were expected and announced, including the return of Kevin Trapp in goal. Mr. Löw, how will you win the World Cup again? Germany football coach Joachim Löw: 'My role is to be a visionary' Germany's World Cup squad a tough decision for Joachim Löw   © Deutsche Welle 2017