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Daily Bulletin 11.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Twenty-five EU states sign PESCO defense pact The European Council has adopted the decision to establish a European Union defense pact, known as PESCO. The 25 participating EU states are set to begin working on a series of joint-defense projects next year. EU member states sign agreement on security, military cooperation: Catherine Martens from Brussels Fallon: 'Defense is for NATO, not for EU' Global arms sales rise – Q&A with Aude Fleurant, SIPRI PESCO: EU paves way to defense union Can PESCO provide a new European identity? Brexit: PM's office says freedom of movement to end in March 2019 Franco-German cooperation focuses on EU reforms, defense, enterprise and education New York police investigate explosion near Times Square An explosion in New York City's underground transit system has injured four people including the suspected attacker. New York's mayor, Bill de Blasio, told reporters that it was an attempted act of terrorism. Explosion empties bus terminal in New York New York Mayor, Police Commissioner: 'The terrorists will not win' From Uber to terror: Who is the New York City attacker? Middle East Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize 'reality' of Jerusalem status The Israeli premier has claimed that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital "makes peace possible." The EU has criticized Washington's unilateral recognition, saying it undermines a political solution to the conflict. Netanyahu expects EU to follow US recognition Fresh wave of unrest in the Middle East Jerusalem: Three things to know US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Netanyahu and Macron spar over Jerusalem and approach to peace German politicians condemn burning of Israeli symbols in Berlin Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision sparks global outcry Rise of German far-right party causes alarm in Israel Opinion: Jerusalem's declaration of pretendence When Israelis started to talk about the occupation Angela Merkel condemns burning of Israeli symbols in Berlin Angela Merkel has condemned the burning of Israeli symbols during protests against the US decision on Jerusalem. Germany's interior, foreign and justice ministers have also expressed criticism of the weekend's protests. Angela Merkel condemns anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin Fresh wave of unrest in the Middle East Netanyahu and Macron spar over Jerusalem and approach to peace Arab League leaders condemn Trump's recognition of Jerusalem Egypt's Coptic pope shuns US VP Mike Pence over Jerusalem Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Palestinian youth fight to defend right to Jerusalem as capital Jerusalem: Three things to know Opinion: Jerusalem's declaration of pretendence Medicine New drug to treat deadly Huntington's disease The results of the first trial are "a triumph" for Huntington's patients and their families since existing medications only help to manage the symptoms of the disease, one of the researchers told DW. Aging and brain health High-speed DNA analysis Gene Therapy - Treating the Disease Instead of the Symptoms In Good Shape - Parkinson's Gene Therapy - Treating the Disease Instead of the Symptoms Gene therapy saves 'butterfly' child's life US approves breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia Scientists announce huge leap toward pig-to-human transplants Germany German laws on burning the Israeli flag: What you need to know In setting symbols of Israel on fire in recent days, demonstrators raised a legal issue. The burning of national symbols is not forbidden in all cases, although incitement to violence against Jewish people is. Pegida founder fined by German court Violence flares after US President Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision Angela Merkel condemns burning of Israeli symbols in Berlin German government adopts international anti-Semitism definition Opinion: Jerusalem's declaration of pretendence German neo-Nazi charged 17 years after terrorist attack A neo-Nazi has been charged in connection with a bomb attack in the western German city of Düsseldorf in 2000 that injured several Jewish people. Observers are wondering why this has happened so long after the incident. NSU trial: Life term demanded for German neo-Nazi suspect German man arrested 17 years after Düsseldorf train station bombing In NSU trial, state lawyers say Beate Zschäpe was 'co-founder' and key member NSU victims' families sue German government over investigation errors NSU trial: Federal prosecutor demands life sentence for Beate Zschäpe World SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide Arms sales are increasing around the world. The current report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that the main beneficiaries are armaments groups in the US and Western Europe. Nobel Peace laureates: Nuclear war is 'one tantrum away' Japan to purchase offensive missiles capable of striking North Korea 'Killer robots': autonomous weapons pose moral dilemma Growing cities: more chances, more insecurities SIPRI: Nuclear arms decline amid modernization efforts Arms trade hits highest level since Cold War: study Sports Bundesliga: Peter Stöger's first crack at turning around Borussia Dortmund Peter Stöger is set to become the third man to roam Dortmund's coaching area in 2017, when they travel to Mainz. His first task? To lead BVB to their first victory since they beat third-tier Magdeburg in October. Why did Dortmund hire Peter Stöger? Opinion: Peter Stöger announcement reveals the depths of Dortmund's desperation Best of Bundesliga: A sacking, a comeback and a missing penalty spot Peter Stöger appointed Borussia Dortmund coach as Peter Bosz is fired New Cologne GM Armin Veh already planning for the second division The man who has replaced former sporting director Jörg Schmadtke has admitted that avoiding relegation will be all but impossible. Armin Veh hasn't said who he plans to hire as coach, but has said that it won't be him. Peter Stöger appointed Borussia Dortmund coach as Peter Bosz is fired Peter Stöger departs as Cologne head coach Opinion: Peter Stöger departure a product of unrealistic expectation Opinion: Peter Stöger announcement reveals the depths of Dortmund's desperation Champions League: Bayern Munich draw Besiktas in the last 16 Bayern Munich avoided the big English and Spanish teams in the Champions League last-16 draw. They were paired with Turkish champions Besiktas, a team they have not faced in 20 years. RB Leipzig's debut Champions League campaign over after Besiktas defeat Champions League: Confident Bayern Munich prove a point against PSG Borussia Dortmund lose to Real Madrid and exit Champions League winless Champions League: Corentin Tolisso double inspires Bayern but PSG hang on to top spot   © Deutsche Welle 2017