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Daily Bulletin 13.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Brexit negotiations Brexit: UK Parliament backs final say in EU divorce in major blow to Theresa May In a major blow to Theresa May's government, the British parliament has voted in favor of having the final say in any Brexit deal. The move follows the European Parliament's warning on London back-pedaling. Brexit: Brussels decries 'unacceptable' remarks by David Davis Progress in Brexit talks, but Britain still divided Brexit: EU and UK 'close to financial agreement' With Brexit, Northern Ireland peace hangs in the balance, says ex-negotiator Jonathan Powell Brexit: Hard-liners angered by Royal Mail's refusal to release Brexit stamp Muslim leaders declare 'East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine' A summit of Islamic nations has issued a unified response to counter the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "not impressed" by the declaration. Muslim nations back Palestinians Erdogan urges Jerusalem recognition as capital of Palestine Welcome to Jerusalem – what connects and what divides? US Jerusalem move draws protests, condemnation Israeli ambassador speaks to DW about Jerusalem Erdogan calls for recognition of East Jerusalem as capital of Palestine – DW's Dorian Jones Turkey and Israel: Animosity ends when it comes to money Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Palestinians protest against US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital Arab world warns US not to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Israel and Saudi Arabia: New best friends in the Middle East? Saudi Arabia seeks to ratchet up pressure against Iran Putin and Erdogan to discuss Trump's move on Jerusalem Trump in Israel: the peace process, the embassy question and a self-inflicted wound US embassy move to Jerusalem could spark 'third intifada' Germany's former ambassador says 'Welcome to Jerusalem' exhibition explores a divided Holy City UN chief Antonio Guterres: 'No plan B to the two-state solution' United States US torture continues at Guantanamo Bay, warns UN expert The US has continued to torture detainees held at the controversial detention center in Cuba, said the UN's expert on torture. He warned that enacting a policy of torture is among "the most serious international crimes." New York, 15 years after 9/11 Guantanamo question hangs over Obama's legacy Europeans should come clean on CIA torture Trump favors 'waterboarding,' but will let CIA, Pentagon decide on reinstating torture UN calls on US to comply with anti-torture treaty, stop 'racial profiling' UN demands prosecution for CIA officials who tortured al Qaeda suspects Could US agents be tried for war crimes in Afghanistan? Opinion: September 11 was a historic turning point The CIA's dark secrets World OIC summit in Turkey rallies Recep Tayyip Erdogan's base Prominent Turkish figures say Recep Tayyip Erdogan's posturing toward the incendiary US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital is mostly about bolstering his domestic agenda. DW's Diego Cupolo reports. Erdogan calls for recognition of East Jerusalem as capital of Palestine – DW's Dorian Jones Opinion: Erdogan's boring taunts in the fight over Jerusalem Muslim leaders declare 'East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine' Turkey and Israel: Animosity ends when it comes to money Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Marco Rubio: 'Vladimir Putin chose to interfere in US elections' Jerusalem: Three things to know 'America is more progressive than Trump' Doug Jones has become the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the southern US state of Alabama in 25 years, narrowly defeating Republican Roy Moore. Political scientist Andrew Denison is not surprised at the outcome. Jones wins in Alabama senate race Alabama: Roy Moore loses to Doug Jones in Senate vote Opinion: Trump's defeat is Alabama's victory Is Israel Africa's new best friend? Africa was long regarded as a partner of the Palestinians, but hoping for arms, development aid and cutting edge technology, many African states now seek closer ties with Israel. Cooperation, however, comes at a price. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize 'reality' of Jerusalem status Netanyahu: Africa has no better friend than Israel Israel to deport 40,000 African refugees without their consent World in Progress World in Progress: Stories that matter from around the world World in Progress is a 30-minute radio show that connects the dots in a globalized era. World in Progress: New chances, old challenges Germany German government criticized over terror victims compensation One year on from the Christmas market terrorist attack, people affected are set to get more money and better help. It's the latest step in efforts to make up for a poor initial response to the tragic events in Berlin. Revisiting Breitscheidplatz Christmas market Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to site of Berlin Christmas market attack Germany's Angela Merkel to meet relatives of Berlin terror victims after 'critical letter' Relatives of 2016 Berlin Christmas market terror attack victims slam Merkel Berlin Christmas market attack: Inquiry accuses police of 'sloppiness' in Anis Amri case Help for Berlin Christmas market terror victims 'better late than never' Berlin Christmas market victims' families 'neglected' Business Austrian airline Niki insolvent after Lufthansa drops bid Austrian airline Niki has filed for bankruptcy protection after German carrier Lufthansa withdrew its takeover bid for the former Air Berlin subsidiary amid antitrust concerns voiced by the European Union. Air Berlin takes off for the last time Lufthansa's insatiable appetite for growth Lufthansa makes concessions to secure Air Berlin deal Air Berlin's last flight melts hearts from Munich to Berlin Lufthansa has bought a large chunk of Air Berlin Fall of Air Berlin needed for further consolidation Opinion: Air Berlin's turbulent journey Sports Freiburg: Christian Streich, Nils Petersen and an unusual recipe for success One of the Bundesliga's smaller clubs is one of its most in-form teams. With 10 points from their last four games, Freiburg are flying, thanks largely to a coach who values intelligence – and a striker in a purple patch. Best of Bundesliga: A sacking, a comeback and a missing penalty spot Bundesliga: Borussia Mönchengladbach upset Bayern Munich 2-1 Bundesliga Matchday 16 roundup Tour de France winner Chris Froome fails doping test Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has failed a doping test. The British rider said that he took an increased dosage of asthma medication during another race on the advice of a doctor. Cycling: Chris Froome wins Vuelta a Espana to complete the double Champagne moment as Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France Bradley Wiggins speaks of 'living hell' as UK doping case is closed New Borussia Dortmund coach Stöger tips cap to predecessor After eight Bundesliga games without a victory, Borussia Dortmund got back to winning ways against Mainz on Tuesday night. But new coach Peter Stöger wasn't taking the credit. Bundesliga: Peter Stöger's first crack at turning around Borussia Dortmund Best of Bundesliga: Peter Stöger departs, injury-heavy weekend Peter Stöger wins first game as Borussia Dortmund boss after shaky start Opinion: Peter Stöger announcement reveals the depths of Dortmund's desperation Pulse Pulse: Breakdancing breaks down stereotypes in Africa This week on Pulse, breakdancing is more than just dance for a group of young people in Uganda. We meet African-German rapper, BTNG. And, two men in Nairobi are breaking down stereotypes for people with albinism. All that and more on this jam-packed edition of Pulse with host Jessie Wingard. Pulse: Breakdancing breaks down stereotypes in Africa   © Deutsche Welle 2017