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Daily Bulletin 20.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Coalition talks: Germany's Angela Merkel prefers fresh elections over minority government Preliminary coalition talks collapsed between Chancellor Merkel and potential partners over the weekend. After speaking with President Steinmeier, Merkel said she was ready to lead her party to fresh elections. Merkel confirms: Coalition talks have collapsed What happens if Germany can't form a ruling coalition? What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? German election: Preliminary coalition talks collapse after FDP walks out The FDP's Christian Lindner: the coalition killer Opinion: Germany's political shock What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of her tenure after coalition talks collapsed. New elections are now considered the most likely way forward, but are there any other alternatives? Merkel regrets failure of coalition talks FDP's Lindner: Why talks broke down German election: Preliminary coalition talks collapse after FDP walks out Germany's coalition talks: What are the sticking points? Opinion: Germany's political shock Refugee family reunification in Germany - what you need to know German SPD licks wounds following election mauling US puts North Korea back on terrorism sponsors list After a nine-year absence, the US plans to redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. The move comes amid ongoing tension over the Kim Jong Un's nuclear ambitions. US President Donald Trump wraps up Asia tour Trump warns that era of patience with North Korea is over North Korea's nuclear tests pose radiation threats US President Trump calls on Beijing to address North Korea crisis US removes Cuba from terror-sponsors list Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Don't try us' Donald Trump in China for talks on North Korea and trade European court tells Warsaw to halt Bialowieza forest logging Europe's highest court has ordered Poland to stop logging immediately in its primeval Bialowieza forest. It includes one of the largest surviving parts of a forest that covered the European plain about 10,000 years ago. The Fight for Europe's Last Primeval Forest Biological Diversity - The Primeval Forest of Białowieza Will Europe's last primeval forest survive Poland's politics? Polish police break up protest against Bialowieza forest logging Hungary: War of words between George Soros and Fidesz heats up The Hungarian government has renewed its attacks on George Soros, saying Hungary faces "a frontal assault" from the US-Hungarian philanthropist. Soros retorted that Fidesz is peddling "distortions and outright lies." The billionaire behind the university Hungary's Orban wants to shut Journal Reporter DW exclusive: Central European University rector, Michael Ignatieff Inside Europe: Jewish culture celebrated in Budapest Hungary approves crackdown on foreign NGOs In by-election, Hungary's Jobbik poised to steal seat from ruling Fidesz party CEU's Ignatieff: 'Attack on a free institution' In Hungary, Viktor Orban's favorite mayor goes on a shopping spree European Commission takes on Hungary over 'Soros laws' EU migrant quotas: Hungary's Viktor Orban vows to fight on Angela Merkel's MEPs criticized for appeasing Hungary's Viktor Orban Hungary's Orban admits Nazi collaboration was 'mistake' Hungary ready to fight European Commission Sports China calls on Germany to ensure 'mutual respect' after Tibetan flags emerge at football match Beijing has warned Germany of "defending Tibet independence," saying the match host must ensure respect between the countries. The activists said they only wanted to highlight the plight of Tibetans in China. China's U20s start German football adventure with defeat and embarrassment Foreigners banned from travelling to Tibet China 'razes Tibetan Buddhism center' Germany German coalition talks collapse: the press verdict The German press was virtually unanimous that Christian Lindner's FDP was to blame for the collapse of government coalition talks. But few could agree on what would be best now. German election: Preliminary coalition talks collapse after FDP walks out What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? Opinion: Germany's political shock Business German stocks recoup losses from collapse of coalition talks Germany's blue-chip Dax index and the euro have pared early losses suffered after Chancellor Angela Merkel's efforts to form a coalition government failed. But political uncertainty in Europe's biggest economy remains. Merkel regrets failure of coalition talks What happens if Germany can't form a governing coalition? What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? German election: Preliminary coalition talks collapse after FDP walks out World North Korea's 'ballistic submarine': Will Kim's gamble pay off? North Korea's "new vessels" may be relatively advanced, but they pale in comparison with the US naval assets that they face. So why is Pyongyang lavishing millions on these submarines? Julian Ryall reports. North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan Trump warns that era of patience with North Korea is over Philippines' Duterte: 'Somebody has to talk to Kim Jong Un' Sigmar Gabriel calls for 'pressure and dialogue' to deal with North Korea North Korea's missile program linked to Soviet technology, says report What is an intercontinental ballistic missile? Sports German coach Kevin Stotz: 'China will never overtake Germany or Brazil' German football coach Kevin Stotz spent a season and a half working in the Chinese Super League. He spoke to DW about the challenges of working in China and the country's chances of becoming a footballing power. China's U20s start German football adventure with defeat and embarrassment Is there any substance to China's football revolution? Champions League: Borussia Dortmund welcome Spurs, RB Leipzig travel to Monaco Borussia Dortmund are as good as out of the Champions League but a result against Tottenham would boost morale ahead of Saturday's Revierderby. RB Leipzig are still in the hunt though as they travel to the Cote d'Azur. Dortmund lift Pierre-Emerick Aubamenyang's suspension Best of Bundesliga: Heynckes hits milestone, Schalke go second and Max Kruse delights Italy's top football official resigns after national team fails to qualify for World Cup The head of the Italian football association has resigned after the country's national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in decades. Italy's coach had been sacked last week.   © Deutsche Welle 2017