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Daily Bulletin 09.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Middle East Iraq declares 'end of war' against 'Islamic State' The Iraqi premier has announced the defeat of "Islamic State" after months of fighting to uproot the militant group. But European authorities have warned that its ideology still remains a threat to global security. 'Islamic State': Will it survive a post-caliphate future? Who is the 'Islamic State' leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns of 'IS' sympathizers Iraq's courts get creative after routing of 'Islamic State' from Mosul Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Iraqi army launches operation to clear 'Islamic State' remnants Egypt's Coptic Pope shuns US VP Mike Pence over Jerusalem The Coptic Christian Pope has cancelled a meeting with the US vice president in Cairo, protesting against America's move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinian leader Abbas also snubbed Mike Pence. Palestinian group Hamas calls for an uprising Israel strikes Hamas military targets in Gaza Strip Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Palestinian youth fight to defend right to Jerusalem as capital Protesters in West Bank, Gaza, Mideast and Asia rail against Trump's Jerusalem gambit Jerusalem: Three things to know Intifadas: What you need to know Middle East Israel strikes Hamas military targets in Gaza Strip At least two members of the Islamist group Hamas have been killed in airstrikes targeting military facilities. Israeli Defense Forces said it responded to rocket fire coming from the Gaza Strip during the "day of rage." Palestinian youth fight to defend right to Jerusalem as capital Jerusalem: Three things to know Intifadas: What you need to know Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Protesters in West Bank, Gaza, Mideast and Asia rail against Trump's Jerusalem gambit East German village sells at auction for €140,000 The 16,000-square meter settlement had a fuel factory when it was part of communist East Germany. But the village started decaying after the collapse of the Berlin wall. Forgotten stories from rural East Germany Taxpayers demand end to 'Soli' tax to boost eastern German economy German state of Brandenburg may not deport far-right victims Boris Johnson in Iran to press for aid worker's release British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has arrived in Iran, where he is expected to lobby for the release of Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Critics say a gaffe by the diplomat has harmed her case. German ambassador warns against unraveling Iran deal Uncertainty around the world as US reconsiders Iran deal WorldLink: Yemen in crisis UK's Hammond hails 'new phase' of ties with Iran Nazanin Ratcliffe: a political prisoner? Iran's judiciary accuses British-Iranian woman of bid to 'overthrow' government Iran sentences British charity worker to 5 years in jail for espionage Boris Johnson accused of imperiling British aid worker imprisoned in Iran Yemen: What will change after Ali Abdullah Saleh's death? British woman detained in Iran faces new charges, set to appear in court next month Martin Schulz defends SPD ahead of coalition talks with CDU/CSU The SPD leader has denied that his party has been "sulking" since its historically bad election result. The SPD, CDU and CSU are to meet on Wednesday for preliminary talks over a renewal of their "grand coalition." Schulz: 'No need to speed up' coalition talks SPD agrees to open talks with Merkel At party convention, SPD agrees to open talks with Merkel SPD's Martin Schulz defends his 'United States of Europe' SPD open to grand coalition talks, re-elects Schulz as party chair Opinion: Germany, a paralyzed nation German coalition talks collapse: 'A terrible end is better than unending terror' World Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital With President Trump's move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital being widely criticized in the US and abroad, many question his rationale. Scholars point to a political reason — and a psychological factor. Worldwide backlash against Jerusalem decision Palestinian youth fight to defend right to Jerusalem as capital Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Hamas calls for third intifada after US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision sparks global outcry Africa's football marred by politics Africa has many good footballers, but because of the key role played by politics, national teams are performing way below their potential. Lack of trust among stakeholders has hampered progress, said coach Volker Finke. Akolo: 'I didn't flee to Europe to become a footballer' What are Africa's chances for the 2018 World Cup? Sports Arturo Vidal header guides Bayern Munich to nervy win over Frankfurt A first half goal from Arturo Vidal was enough for Bayern Munich to sneak past Eintracht Frankfurt despite a host of changes. The champions weren't at their best but extend their lead at the top of the table. Bundesliga: Overachievers Schalke and Gladbach aim to remain in the frame Opinion: Joshua Kimmich has become the world's best right back When Philipp Lahm retired, Bayern Munich lost an all-time great. But in Joshua Kimmich they have a replacement worthy of his predecessor. After another superb display, DW's Matt Pearson says Kimmich is the best around. Arturo Vidal header guides Bayern Munich to nervy win over Frankfurt Philipp Lahm named honorary captain of Germany   © Deutsche Welle 2017