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Daily Bulletin 29.11.2017 | 19:30 UTC
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Bosnian Croat leader Slobodan Praljak dies after drinking poison in UN war crimes court
Ex-Bosnian Croat General Slobodan Praljak drank poison after the Hague war crimes tribunal upheld his 2013 war crimes sentence. Croatia's prime minister has criticized the court for its "unjust" verdict.
Politics
Donald Trump shares anti-Muslim propaganda videos from far-right UK party Britain First
The US president has circulated videos from a far-right British group on his official social media account. The incident has sparked outrage across the UK, with lawmakers urging the government to condemn Donald Trump.
Myanmar: Pope urges Buddhist monks to fight 'prejudice'
Pope Francis has appealed to Myanmar's Buddhist clergy to reconcile people of different ethnicities and religions in a country plagued by decades of conflict. The pontiff also celebrated Mass with some 150,000 people.
Sumo grand champion Harumafuji to retire following assault allegation
The Mongolian sumo grand champion Harumafuji has been accused of tainting Japan's national sport after allegations of assault on a junior wrestler. The case has shone a light on the ancient sport.
World
EU and Africa: Partners with different interests
With an increasing number of migrants from Africa crossing the Mediterranean, the EU-Africa summit is going to be about forging a new kind of partnership to deal with this. But will it serve both sides' interests?
Business
Brexit: EU and UK 'close to financial agreement'
Reports suggest the UK government has made a significantly improved offer to the EU on the terms of its Brexit financial settlement. There's talk of "sufficient progress" before a December 4 meeting but doubts remain.
Sports
Case of wrestler throwing bout sparks anger in Iran
Tehran's ban on any contact with Israel has led to another case of an Iranian athlete being ordered to lose during an international competition. This policy is coming under growing criticism in Iran.
Tiger Woods is 'loving life' ahead of latest comeback
The former world No.1 golfer is set to make another comeback following his fourth back operation. Tiger Woods has said that he is now pain free and no longer reliant on painkillers, but has no idea how well he can play.
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Players should speak out about social issues
Former Germany player Thomas Hitzlsperger has called on members of the national team to speak out more on social issues. Hitzlsperger, who came out after his playing career ended, is the DFB's diversity ambassador.

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