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Daily Bulletin 14.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC
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France: Train collides with school bus in 'serious' accident
Authorities have mobilized emergency response personnel after a train crashed into a school bus near France's border with Spain. At least four people have been killed in the tragic accident, the Interior Ministry said.
United States
FCC repeals US net neutrality in major blow to internet ecosystem
The US telecom regulator voted to undo net neutrality rules forcing internet service providers to apply the same standards to all data they transmit. Companies will be able to decide how consumers access the internet.
European Union
EU leaders' summit: What's on the agenda?
As European Union leaders meet in Brussels for the last time this year, three major items dominate the agenda: Brexit, defense and migration. However, Emmanuel Macron's push for eurozone reforms will likely have to wait.
'Islamic State' is fighting with weapons made in the EU: study
More than a third of the weapons used by "Islamic State" in Iraq and Syria came from European Union states — including Germany, a new report has found. The data shows that deadly arms can often up in the wrong hands.
Russia's Vladimir Putin slams opposition in large press conference
The Kremlin is not afraid of political rivals, but Russians "will not stand" for Ukraine-style coups, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his annual press conference. He accused the opposition of a lack of ideas.
Germany
Anti-terror raids in Berlin linked to Anis Amri
German police have carried out nine raids in connection with an investigation into Berlin's Islamist scene and last December's Christmas market attack. Some suspects are thought to have joined the "Islamic State."
Business
The changing skies of Europe
Airlines are going out of business but the current consolidation in European aviation is "long overdue" say experts. More change is coming but overall, things look good for consumers as competition stays fierce.
Disney to buy Twenty-First Century Fox assets
Walt Disney Company will buy film, television and international businesses from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox in a deal that could reshape the media world, challenging Netflix and other emerging tech platforms.
Sports
Bundesliga: Julian Nagelsmann on trial against Borussia Dortmund
What Julian Nagelsmann does after the season is up in the air, but right now he's trying to restore Hoffenheim's form. He'll be hoping to end its up-and-down year on a high note in Dortmund.
Foreign nationals among those injured in Belgrade derby brawl
Serbian police have detained 26 people in connection with fighting that broke out in the stands during the Belgrade derby. Foreign nationals are said to be among at least 20 people were injured in the melee.
Environment
Living Planet: Protecting nature's wonders
The sea turtles of Fiji's Mana Island, cold-water corals in a warming climate, and monkey business and more in Japan's hot springs.

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