Daily Bulletin | 12.12.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 12.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News 'One Planet' climate summit gets underway in Paris Politicians and finance industry representatives are meeting to discuss how to promote green investments to fight global climate change. The summit is taking place on the second anniversary of the Paris climate accord. Climate Change: 'One Planet' summit takes place in Paris 'Make Our Planet Great Again' grants awarded ahead of climate summit 'Scene that still haunts me': Video of starving polar bear goes viral In Senegal and West Africa, villages fight climate change Climate change: Obama regrets lack of US leadership World leaders hail Paris climate pact Emmanuel Macron, Europe's climate hero? Is Germany losing its role model status on climate? 'Burning a flag is like burning one's own integrity,' says Israeli ambassador to Germany Recent protests in Germany witnessed some demonstrators burning Israeli flags or imitations thereof. Speaking to DW, Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff gave his reaction to the demonstrations. Israeli ambassador speaks to DW about Jerusalem Head of German Jewish Council calls for stronger laws against anti-Semitic protests Chancellor Angela Merkel condemns burning of Israeli symbols in Berlin Opinion: Burning the Israeli flag has nothing to do with freedom of speech Italy declares state of emergency following deadly explosion at Austrian pipeline A major gas pipeline hub in Baumgarten, outside of Vienna, has exploded, killing one person and injuring 18. The blast has cut off supplies from the hub to southern Europe, forcing Italy to declare a state of emergency. North Sea pipeline shutdown impacts supply Nord Stream 2 financing takes shape Linde-Praxair merger creates global industrial gases leader Italy votes in referendum on oil and gas drilling Nordstream II gas pipeline in deep water Germany Berlin airport plans 'soft launch' without main terminal building Berlin International Airport's chief hopes to save the country from further embarassment with his "BER Lite" project. The plan would see the airport open "metal boxes" instead of the elegantly designed main terminal. Berlin's airport drama Berlin votes to keep Tegel Airport open Berlin's Tegel Airport referendum stirs voters in German capital Schönefeld prepares for take off while beleaguered Berlin airport remains grounded Lufthansa makes concessions to secure Air Berlin deal Business Supply problems rattle European energy markets An explosion at an Austrian gas import hub is adding to European supply woes after a North Sea pipeline shutdown, causing energy prices to soar on markets across the continent and Italy to declare a state of emergency. Baltic states oppose Nord Stream 2 pipeline Italy declares state of emergency following deadly explosion at Austrian pipeline North Sea pipeline shutdown impacts supply Nordstream II gas pipeline in deep water EU to cut gas dependency on Russia with Israel pipeline Ryanair pilots vote for industrial action It has been a difficult few months for Ryanair. First the airline had to cancel thousands of flights and now it is facing the threat of strikes after some of its pilots across Europe voted to take action. When airlines eat airlines Unfair competition: The battle between high-speed rail and low-cost airlines Berlin airport plans "soft launch" without main terminal building Up in the air? Ryanair's growing pains Ryanair cancels thousands of flights due to pilot shortage World Pakistan's 'missing activists' - what's behind the disturbing phenomenon? Rights activists in Pakistan have launched a campaign to recover peace campaigner Raza Khan, who was allegedly abducted in Lahore. Civil society groups say progressive activists are routinely "kidnapped" in the country. Pakistani activist Waqas Goraya: 'Sharing experiences vital for activists' Blasphemy allegations – the new way of muzzling free speech in South Asia Pakistani activist Waqas Goraya: 'Progressive voices are more united than ever' Pakistani civil society alarmed over the disappearance of liberal activists Wahid Baloch and the plight of 'missing persons' in Pakistan Do 'rights violators' Afghanistan and Pakistan deserve to be on UN rights body? #IStandWithAhmadis: Pakistanis show support for religious minority on social media Germany Refugee helpers in Germany sued for helping refugees German refugee helpers who guaranteed the living costs of Syrian refugees are being forced to pay back costs by job centers. Refugee organizations say people are being punished for showing humanity. German asylum court cases soar by five times in past year Asylum requests: a good interpreter can make all the difference 1.6 million people seek humanitarian protection in Germany German pilots refuse to carry out deportations Sports Bundesliga Live: Mainz vs. Borussia Dortmund Peter Stöger takes charge of Borussia Dortmund for the first time as BVB seek their first league win for 73 days. It's even longer since Stöger last won a Bundesliga game, he's looking to get off the mark for 2017/18. Opinion: Peter Stöger announcement reveals the depths of Dortmund's desperation Peter Stöger departs as Cologne head coach Tyson Fury seeks sensational comeback after doping ban compromise Former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has accepted a backdated two-year doping ban, meaning he is free to fight again. Fury immediately took to Twitter to propose a comeback fight with Anthony Joshua. Challenger Tyson Fury beats Vladimir Klitschko to take heavyweight boxing titles Germany's Manuel Charr wins heavyweight title after defeating Alexander Ustinov The Russian Olympic Commitee confirms its athletes may compete in Pyeongchang The Russian Olympic Committee has confirmed what everybody already knew: Russian athletes will compete at the Winter Games next year. This comes after the IOC banned athletes from competing under the Russian flag. Vladimir Putin: 'Russia will not boycott Winter Olympic Games' Russia banned from Winter Olympics but athletes can compete as neutrals   © Deutsche Welle 2017