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Daily Bulletin 14.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Germany: 150 percent rise in number of homeless since 2014 German government figures estimate the number of homeless people in the country to total around 860,000 — more than half of whom are refugees. That number is expected to rise a further 40 percent to 1.2 million by 2018. A hairdresser for the homeless Mini-homes for the homeless in Cologne Mini-houses shelter Cologne's homeless during pre-Christmas chill Germany drafts bill to ease bank account access for homeless, refugees Germany building too few homes, and the wrong kind Number of people without a permanent abode in Germany rises dramatically Berlin admits backlog in integrating migrants, refugees UN: EU cooperation with Libya has led to 'unimaginable horrors' for migrants EU-backed agreements between Italy and Libya have reduced the number of migrants reaching EU shores. But the cost has been "unimaginable horrors," according to the UN human rights commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein. Libya: Gatekeeper of Africa's migrant crisis Is the EU putting African migrants at risk? EU-Horn of Africa migration policy inherently flawed, new report suggests UN slams EU over brutality migrants face in Libya Doctors Without Borders decries 'blockade' on boat migrants in Libyan waters European rights chief questions Italy's migrant deals with Libya Russia accuses US of providing cover for the 'Islamic State' militia The US-led coalition in Syria tried to "impede" Russian warplanes from bombing "Islamic State" (IS) militia, the Russian Defense Ministry said. It also accused Washington of allowing the jihadists to regroup in Iraq. Putin and Trump agree on Syria at brief meeting in Vietnam Iraq and Syria take last major towns from 'Islamic State' Syria conflict: What do the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran want? Syrian army ousts 'IS' from Albu Kamal, last urban stronghold in country 'Islamic State': Will it survive a post-caliphate future? Women few and far between in top German management according to IAB study A new study has found minor improvements in female representation in top management positions. But gender equality is still only a dream for many German companies. Fact Check: Women in creative industries Gender quotas in Germany German minister threatens mandatory quota to push women execs 'I can do it!': Summit celebrates powerful women A quota could help women break that glass ceiling Gender gap report: Equal pay now 217 years away World Zimbabwe Zimbabwe military threatens coup against Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF The country is on edge after a scathing statement by its military. Zimbabwe's army seems to have positioned itself against parts of the president's ruling party amid a succession battle involving first lady Grace Mugabe. American journalist charged over tweet in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's political wrangles not yet over Robert Mugabe's fired deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to fight US woman facing subversion charges in Zimbabwe free on bail Zimbabweans livid over first lady Grace Mugabe Mugabe's wife Grace says Zimbabwe president should name successor 'Killer robots': autonomous weapons pose moral dilemma Will robots soon replace human decision-making in warfare? Even though no single definition for fully automated weapons systems exists, one thing is certain — they raise a host of legal, moral and arms-control questions. Robots could help seniors and disabled Robotics - Impacting the workplace (1) Robotics - Impacting the workplace (2) Artificial intelligence a natural fit for smartphones? A guide to military drones VW strives to be leader in e-cars, self-driving vehicles 'Autonomous weapons': Tech leaders warn UN of killer robots Are we learning to love robots or should we still fear the AI revolution? How drones are revolutionizing environmental science Delivery robots in Tallinn Self-driving bus starts first route in Germany Germany Germany quintuples arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Egypt German Chancellor Angela Merkel's administration has been criticized for massively increasing arms sales to Middle East dictatorships Saudi Arabia and Egypt. One opposition lawmaker branded the trade "reprehensible." Should Germany stop exporting arms to Saudi Arabia? UN's Arms Trade Treaty 'too weak to make a difference' Berlin mulls Saudi, Australian weapons deals: reports German coalition hopefuls discuss defense, security Yemen war: Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills at least 26 people at Saada market In Depth EU officials warn of 'underestimating' Russian propaganda in Balkans Some EU officials worry that Brussels is no match for Russia when it comes to influence in the Balkans. Amid attempts by "external actors" to discredit the EU, officials are blaming Mogherini for inadequate efforts. Nikola Poposki on Conflict Zone The Balkans: From Yugoslav wars to an ever-tense peace Twitter bans ads from RT and Sputnik citing electoral meddling The western Balkans: A region of secessions NATO in a nutshell: What you need to know Sports Gianluigi Buffon retires - the football world reacts Gianluigi Buffon is one of the great goalkeepers in football history, but after Italy's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Buffon said he has played his last international game. The football world responded. Italy knocked out of World Cup by Sweden after stalemate Alpine skier dies in tragic accident French skier David Poisson has died after a fall in training in Canada. Eyewitnesses report a lack of protection on the course. ATP World Tour Finals: Rafael Nadal pulls out with a knee injury Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will pull out of the ATP World Tour Finals. The world number one has been dealing with a knee injury and had to pull out of a tournament in November. Rafael Nadal wins third US Open in New York La Decima - Rafael Nadal wins record tenth French Open title Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open title Australian Open 2017: Nadal edges past Dimitrov to set up Federer final Rampant Roger Federer outclasses Marin Cilic to win eighth Wimbledon title ATP World Tour Finals: Alexander Zverev beats Marin Cilic, Roger Federer wins opener Pulse Pulse: Youth rise to fight global challenges In Pulse this week, Uganda urges its youth to go back to the earth and embrace agriculture. African youth at the climate conference COP23 in Bonn fight for climate action. And Germany's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy hosts a kind of speed dating for African start-ups. All that right here on Pulse with host Eunice Wanjiru. Pulse: Youth rise to fight global challenges   © Deutsche Welle 2017