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Daily Bulletin 06.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC
World
US Embassy move to Jerusalem could spark 'third intifada' Germany's former ambassador says
Both Israelis and Palestinians claim the holy city as a capital. Former German Ambassador to Israel Rudolf Dreßler told DW that the United States would seriously harm the Middle East peace process with an embassy move.
News
US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite opposition from a number of world leaders. The US embassy is to relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Russia's Vladimir Putin says he will run for president again in 2018
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced his intention to run for president in the elections next March. The current president is the absolute favorite to win another six-year term.
Czech billionaire Andrej Babis named new prime minister
Czech President Milos Zeman has appointed the populist mogul Andrej Babis as the country's new prime minister. While Babis emerged as the clear victor of the recent election, his political future is far from certain.
China calls for US restraint in Korean military drills after B-1B flyover
With the US sending a B-1B Lancer strategic bomber jet over the Korean peninsula, China has called for more delicate handling of the situation. North Korea has described Trump as "insane."
Germany
Germany opens inquiry after train collision injures dozens
Authorities have said it is too early to speculate what caused the collision between a freight train and a passenger train near Düsseldorf. The driver of the train was praised, however, for preventing a worse crash.
Hungary's European Parliament member Bela Kovacs charged with spying for Russia
Hungarian prosecutors have charged Bela Kovacs of the far-right Jobbik party of spying on EU institutions for Russia. Kovacs, who serves as a member of the European Parliament, rejected the charges as "fantasy."
Time names 'The Silence Breakers' Person of the Year
The anti-harassment movement has been given the title by Time magazine. The US publication called attention to the pervasive nature of sexual assault and the difficulty most victims face in getting justice.
Sports
Champions League Live: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
Can Borussia Dortmund rediscover their mojo in their final outing in Champions League Group C? Avoiding defeat against Real Madrid will likely put them in the Europa League. Follow live updates here!
Europa League: Cologne looking to fly German flag as new era begins
While Hertha Berlin and Hoffenheim are out of the Europa League, Cologne are looking abroad for some relief after a shocking Bundesliga start. Their clash with Red Star is the first match since Peter Stöger's departure.
Vladimir Putin: 'Russia will not boycott Winter Olympic Games'
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will not prevent athletes from competing at the 2018 Winter Games under the Olympic flag. The statement came a day after the IOC banned the country over a doping scandal.
Russia 2018 schedule and groups
The draw has been made for the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Click here for an overview of the schedule and the eight groups.
World in Progress
World in Progress: Stranded
This week on the show: as winter approaches, we take an in-depth look at the plight of asylum seekers in Greece's island camps. We'll also meet a group of German women trapped in Gaza, and visit India's "chess village."
Pulse
Pulse: Fighting HIV means fighting stigma
Fighting HIV means fighting stigma — we meet some young people in Uganda living with the virus doing just that. And, forget "Bend it like Beckham" — a group of girls and young women in Kenya are using football to become empowered. All that and more on this jam-packed edition of Pulse with host Jessie Wingard.

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