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Daily Bulletin 08.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Germany SPD's Martin Schulz defends his 'United States of Europe' Leader of Germany's Social Democrats Martin Schulz has called for a "United States of Europe" by 2025. But what did he mean? And where does that lead the SPD? The former European Parliament president told DW more. Schulz: 'No need to speed up' coalition talks SPD agrees to open talks with Merkel German coalition talks: European allies urge Martin Schulz to form a government Political buzzword "Jamaika-Aus" is German Word of the Year, 2017 SPD open to grand coalition talks, re-elects Schulz as party chair Another Angela Merkel-led grand coalition in Germany: What you need to know Rebels attack UN peacekeepers in DRC, with more than a dozen dead and scores wounded The attack is the deadliest against UN forces in recent years. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it "a war crime." UN mission in Congo downplays closure of five bases Protesters in West Bank, Gaza, Mideast and Asia rail against Trump's Jerusalem gambit At least two are dead and a dozen injured during clashes with police Friday, as the protests extended into a second day. Thousands more protested across the Muslim world in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Heated protests rock Middle East Palestinian group Hamas calls for an uprising First intifada: 30 years on, Palestinians resist Israeli occupation Jerusalem: Three things to know Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage' over Trump's Jerusalem decision Palestinians protest against US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital Freiburg student murder case defendant could be much older than he says: court A German court says new evidence suggests a man accused of raping and killing a Freiburg student last year may have blatantly lied about his age. The information could affect the severity of his punishment. Freiburg - The Refugee Debate Freiburg: Shock in a near perfect world Afghan migrant accused of killing Freiburg student admits to lying about age Germany accuses Greece of failing to run sufficient checks on criminal migrants World Progress in Brexit talks, but Britain still divided British businesses are cautiously optimistic about the initial deal between the EU and the UK. But what do people on the street make of it? Samira Shackle reports from London. Is this really a Brexit breakthrough? Quentin Peel (Chatham House) speaks to DW Rights for EU citizens in the UK and no hard border with Ireland Relief for Irish border residents as EU says 'no' to hard border Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made The Irish border — what you need to know Britain must avoid 'fatal' hard Brexit, European business leaders warn Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement The EU and UK have reached an initial agreement on Ireland, citizenship rights and a divorce bill. DW breaks down the details of the agreement. Jean-Claude Juncker: 'Sufficient progress has been made' The Irish border — what you need to know Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made In Greece, Turks tell of lives full of fear in Recep Erdogan's Turkey While Recep Erdogan visits Greece as the first Turkish head of state in 65 years to do so, Turks who recently fled reflect on what compelled them to go. Marianna Karakoulaki and Dimitris Tosidis report from Thessaloniki. Turkish President Recep Erdogan's Greece visit quickly descends into verbal sparring Turkish academic to be tried for signing peace petition Turkey seeks arrest of 360 more military personnel in post-coup crackdown Deadly blasts kill and wound dozens in Turkish capital Turkey's purges continue a year after failed coup Real and imagined threats: the shared past of AKP and the Gülen movement NATO officers from Turkey have turned into stateless asylum-seekers Inside Europe Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent. Inside Europe 07.12.2017 Inside Europe: Billionaire businessman becomes Czech PM Inside Europe: History divides Poland and Ukraine Inside Europe: Spain's migrant minors at risk Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe Business Ireland's Brexit border: The devil is in the detail After a week of intense EU-UK negotiations over the 'Irish question,' white smoke came with news of an agreement on Friday morning. But what does all the diplomatic jargon actually mean? Relief for Irish border residents as EU says 'no' to hard border Theresa May: 'There will be no hard border' Northern Ireland's farmers concerned about Brexit Ireland border deal collapses after Northern Ireland's DUP objects The Irish border — what you need to know Brexit: European Commission says 'sufficient progress' has been made Northern Ireland's fragile peace 'all about the border' Northern Ireland power sharing talks stall Britain must avoid 'fatal' hard Brexit, European business leaders warn Sports Repeated European failures could cost the Bundesliga dearly It's business as usual for Bayern Munich but for the rest of the German clubs in Europe, this season has been an abject failure. Germany could even lose their fourth Champions League spot. How did it come to this? Why are Bundesliga clubs failing in Europe? 'Auf Wiedersehen!' Cologne follow Hertha and Hoffenheim out of the Europa League Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool hand Hoffenheim a lesson Julian Nagelsmann can learn from 'Time to stop. Time to think' - cloud of supporter unrest hangs over Bundesliga start FIFA bans Paolo Guerrero over cocaine use FIFA has slapped a one-year ban on former Bundesliga player Paolo Guerrero after he tested positive for cocaine. The ban means that the Peru captain will miss next summer's World Cup in Russia. Guerrero faces sanctions for throwing bottle at fan following scoreless draw Fear of flying grounds Hamburg striker's soccer career Philipp Lahm named honorary captain of Germany The German FA has named Philip Lahm as an honorary captain of the national team. He is also to serve as an ambassador for Germany's bid to win the right to host Euro 2024. Philipp Lahm: At Bayern Munich 'you are always the favorite' Germany captain Philipp Lahm retires from national team 'I'll always remember my first game' - Philipp Lahm says farewell Jonathan Klinsmann, son of Jürgen, saves penalty on Hertha Berlin debut He's got a lot to live up to but Jonathan Klinsmann has made an impressive start to his professional career. The son of Germany legend Jürgen Klinsmann saved a penalty in Hertha Berlin's Europa League match on Thursday. Jürgen Klinsmann fired as US men's national soccer coach   © Deutsche Welle 2017