Daily Bulletin | 26.11.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 26.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC News German coalition talks Angela Merkel's CDU meets amid pressure for quick German coalition agreement German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with other CDU leaders to discuss a way forward after exploratory coalition talks failed last week. The SPD has made clear that another "grand coalition" would come at a price. Can Merkel gain from Germany's political crisis? Germany's SPD under pressure Testing times for Germany's government Merkel: Asking Germans to vote again is 'simply wrong' Chancellor Angela Merkel moves left as German politics realign German coalition talks: Merkel and Schulz set to meet Angela Merkel fails, yet still comes out on top Bavaria: CSU denies report Markus Söder to replace Horst Seehofer as state premier Are Germany's Social Democrats under pressure to deliver? Germany's political meltdown: Can the SPD profit? Coalition talks: Germany's Angela Merkel prefers fresh elections over minority government What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? Yemen receives first food aid shipments following Saudi blockade Yemen has received its first food aid delivery after almost three weeks, following Saudi Arabia's earlier promise to reopen port access to the besieged country. War in Yemen has left some 7 million people facing famine. Charity: Yemen's children trapped in tragedy Yemen: Aid planes land in Sanaa after Saudi-led blockade Opinion: Suffering in Yemen is on Saudi leaders' hands Yemen's war explained in 4 key points US Air Force: Missiles fired at Saudi Arabia from Yemen have 'Iranian markings' Yemen facing 'largest famine in decades' if blockade isn't lifted, UN aid chief says China: Deadly blast hits Ningbo port city, near Shanghai A major explosion in a Chinese port city south of Shanghai has killed at least two people and injured more than 30 others. Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the incident. Powerful explosion in eastern China: Mathias Boelinger from Beijing Hazardous chemicals involved in Tianjin blast Scaffolding collapse in east China kills dozens Fatal school stampede in central China, dozens injured China's official response to emergencies is 'censorship' China convicts dozens for last year's giant explosions in Tianjin China detains 11 for alleged role in Tianjin explosions Several dead after Chinese power station pipe explosion Israeli health minister steps down over Sabbath railway work Israel's health minister, who is also head of an ultra-orthodox Jewish party, has resigned from his post in protest at rail work carried out on the Sabbath. PM Netanyahu's government, however, is not in immediate danger. The struggle over Israel's Shabbat Israel's PM Netanyahu begins fourth term after parliament upheaval Brexit Brexit: Ireland warns Britain over hard border with North After decades of strife and violence, the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, part of the UK, was finally nixed in 1998. The process of Brexit may put that in jeopardy. Road to Brexit: Northern Ireland border area World Stories - Northern Ireland: Jogging along the Brexit border Brexit harder than they thought Brexit negotiations: 'Clock ticking' in trade talks countdown, EU leaders warn Ireland: No-confidence vote could prompt snap elections before critical EU Brexit summit Brexit divorce bill: Britain prepares to pay more to EU as negotiations falter Brexit: Can Theresa May exploit Germany's woes in Brussels? UK PM Theresa May calls for 'urgency' in Brexit talks EU 'worries' that UK wants to use Ireland as customs 'test case' Brexit: EU cancels British bids for European Capital of Culture 2023 World Pakistan's army 'favors dialogue' with Islamists over blasphemy row Despite orders from the government to help disperse Islamist protesters, Pakistan's military has reportedly chosen not to intervene. Hardliners are demanding the resignation of the law minister over a blasphemy row. Pakistan: Clashes between protesters and security forces Violent incidents: Journalist Asad Hashim in Islamabad #JusticeForMashal: Speaking out against Pakistan's blasphemy laws | Follow the Hashtag Christians living in fear in Pakistan Pakistani activist Waqas Goraya: 'Sharing experiences vital for activists' 'WhatsApp blasphemy' and the plight of Pakistani Christians Pakistan's 'murderer saint' - Supporters build shrine to 'honor' governor's assassin Pakistan's internal tensions run high despite Nawaz Sharif's removal Asia Bibi's appeal against death penalty - A test case for Pakistan Ignoring US pressure, Pakistan mainstreams jihadi groups Pakistan journalism student latest victim of blasphemy vigilantes Pakistan by-election: A 'referendum' against army's role in politics The long record of terror on the Sinai Peninsula Friday's attack on worshipers attending prayers at a mosque was the most brutal so far amid escalating violence in Sinai. The troubles there have a long history, with both religious and social factors playing a role. Middle East expert Michael Thumann on the Sinai region Egyptian warplanes hit back at Sinai mosque attackers Sufi Islam: What you need to know Egypt mosque bombing kills more than 300 worshippers Egypt targets militants following Sinai attack In Depth Saudi-led Islamic military alliance: counterterrorism or counter Iran? A Saudi formed Islamic counterterrorism alliance raises questions over whether it will work, what it will do and its ultimate goal. It appears to be aimed at Iran as much as extremists. Saudi Arabia exports extremism to many countries - including Germany, study says Discord in the Persian Gulf: Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood Yemen's war explained in 4 key points Saudi Arabia seeks to ratchet up pressure against Iran Opinion: Saudi Arabia – progress, or megalomania? Saudi Arabia's next-in-line: a hawk and economic reformer Sports Davis Cup: France beat Belgium to claim 10th title Lucas Pouille claimed victory in the decisive match against Belgium's Steve Darcis to secure the title for France in front of a partisan crowd in Lille. It's France's 10th Davis Cup but their first for 16 years. Opinion: Borussia Dortmund's problem is Hans-Joachim Watzke, not Peter Bosz BVB's AGM on Sunday saw their CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, throw his support behind beleaguered coach Peter Bosz. But it's Watzke's poor decision-making that should be blamed for the crisis, writes DW's Michael Da Silva. Borussia Dortmund CEO backs Peter Bosz despite mounting pressure Rift emerges between Thomas Tuchel and Borussia Dortmund's chief scout Bundesliga: Schalke come back to earn 4-4 derby draw against Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund CEO backs Peter Bosz despite mounting pressure Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has lent his support to under-fire coach Peter Bosz. Despite BVB's collapse in the 4-4 draw with rivals Schalke, Watzke says the Dutch coach can turn it around. Why Dortmund is in a crisis right now. Bundesliga: Schalke come back to earn 4-4 derby draw against Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund's Peter Bosz: Five decisions that could save his job Dortmund chairman reaches out to fans over Tuchel departure Formula One: Valtteri Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in Abu Dhabi season finale Valtteri Bottas led from pole to flag from Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel finished in third, but ultimately the year ends in disappointment for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton crowned 2017 Formula One champion after Mexico GP Valtteri Bottas takes pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix   © Deutsche Welle 2017