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Daily Bulletin 03.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Potsdam bomb scare likely aimed at blackmailing DHL, says German police The apparent bomb found at the Potsdam Christmas market was likely unrelated to terrorism, German officials say. Police suspect that perpetrators aim to blackmail the shipping giant DHL, and warn they might try again. Police: Suspicious package contained nails German police evacuate Potsdam Christmas market on 'IED' suspicion Potsdam Christmas market bomb alarm prompts more police patrols Germany floats bonus for rejected asylum seekers to go home Germany wants rejected asylum seekers to voluntarily leave the country and aims to offer an incentive. The idea, outlined by Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere, is meant to help with reintegration once back at home. @dwnews - #RumoursAboutGermany aims to dispel myths for potential migrants On borrowed time - an Afghan in Germany Facing an uncertain future, refugees turn to prostitution Hoping for a compassionate family reunion policy Germany's CDU/CSU want to review starting Syria deportations Germany accused of delaying refugee family reunifications 30,000 rejected asylum seekers 'disappeared' in Germany, tabloid claims EU threatens visa restrictions for countries that don't accept rejected asylum-seekers Syria's White Helmets blame Assad regime for hunger crisis Trump pulls United States out of UN migration pact The United States has announced it is withdrawing from the Global Compact on Migration. The non-binding UN migration pact was meant to boost international cooperation on migration issues. US refugee intake slashed to 45,000 Mediterranean 'world's deadliest border' for migrants, says UN EU and Africa: Partners with different interests US, Israel announce withdrawal from UNESCO US to scrap Central American child refugee program Middle East Palestinians and Arab League warn US not to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital The status of Jerusalem has been a key stumbling block in previous peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. Until now US foreign policy has refrained from taking sides regarding the dispute over Jerusalem. Middle East tensions: A new war? Tel Aviv rally for two-state model World powers warn Israel, Palestinians against 'unilateral steps' in Mideast Middle East Yemen's war shifts as Saudi-led airstrikes back Saleh loyalists against Houthis An alliance between Houthis and forces loyal to ex-President Saleh has collapsed, marking a turning point in the conflict. In desperation, Iran-backed rebels claimed they launched a missile at a nuclear plant in the UAE. Yemen: Between conflict and collapse Yemen: Former President Ali Abdullah Saleh seeks dialogue amid escalating violence Saudi forces intercept ballistic missile fired at Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi rebels Yemen's war explained in 4 key points Yemen facing 'largest famine in decades' if blockade isn't lifted, UN aid chief says Hunger and disease hit Yemen hard amid a 'forgotten conflict' Yemen conflict all but ignored by the West Opinion: Suffering in Yemen is on Saudi leaders' hands Syria: US-backed YPG seizes much of Deir el-Zour province from IS The YPG offensive began in September and they sometimes, inadvertently, clashed with Russian forces. Despite those mishaps Russian forces ended up providing military support for YPG forces. Iraq and Syria take last major towns from 'Islamic State' 'Islamic State' suffers major losses in Syria and Iraq US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State' Russia accused of striking US-backed forces in Syria German coalition talks: European allies urge Martin Schulz to form a government Germany's Social Democratic leader Martin Schulz has revealed that European leaders are urging him to join Angela Merkel's conservatives in a grand coalition government. The SPD has said it will not rush to a decision. Johanna Uekermann: "Grand Coalition: a political hodgepodge!" The French President's vision of Europe CDU and SPD: similarities and differences Opinion: Germany, a paralyzed nation Angela Merkel's government impasse: Grand coalition pros and cons Opinion: Emmanuel Macron takes the throne Opinion: Europe, En Marche! German coalition talks: SPD not in a rush to partner up with Angela Merkel again SPD denies 'green light' for new German government, but keeps options open The FDP's Christian Lindner: the coalition killer Germany AfD: Meet the new far-right bosses, same as the old bosses Alternative for Germany's ethno-nationalists scored major victories with the election of Alexander Gauland and Jörg Meuthen as co-chairs. DW's Elizabeth Schumacher reports from Hanover. DW exclusive with the AfD's Jörg Meuthen Germany's political parties CDU, CSU, SPD, AfD, FDP, Left party, Greens - what you need to know German election results: Disappointing victory for Angela Merkel as CDU sinks, nationalist AfD surges Germany's far-right AfD elects leadership, provokes protests The far-right AfD in the Bundestag: What you need to know Holocaust memorial outside AfD leader's home provokes accusations of 'blackmail' Sports Best of Bundesliga: Peter Stöger departs, injury-heavy weekend Matchday 14 proved an eventful one in the Bundesliga, both on and off the pitch. One team changed their head coach, another thought about it but didn't. And two future Germany talents were identified. Opinion: Peter Stöger departure a product of unrealistic expectation Peter Stöger departs as Cologne head coach Opinion: Bayern Munich win is the stuff of champions Opinion: Peter Stöger departure a product of unrealistic expectation Cologne have parted ways with the coach that lifted them from the German second division back to European football. The decision is more habitual than logical writes DW's Jonathan Harding. Peter Stöger departs as Cologne head coach Jörg Schmadtke and Cologne part ways Modeste to Beijing: The beginning of the end for the Chinese Super League? WADA confirms Moscow lab data points to doping program The International Olympic Committee is due to announce on Tuesday whether Russia can take part in the Pyeongchang Winter Games in February. The WADA news will reinforce the views of those calling for a ban. Thomas Bach's IOC facing difficult decision regarding Russia WADA report confirms 'institutional conspiracy' in Russian sport doping Peter Stöger departs as Cologne head coach A spirited performance in Gelsenkirchen proved to be the final outing for Peter Stöger as Cologne's head coach. The Bundesliga's bottom club have confirmed he has left. Opinion: Peter Stöger departure a product of unrealistic expectation   © Deutsche Welle 2017