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Daily Bulletin 18.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC
Germany
Only half of 'dangerous' Islamists actually dangerous - German police
The German police is applying more sophisticated criteria to its assessment of what it calls Islamist "endangerers." The new RADAR-iTE instrument is meant to help identify risks more accurately.
News
US vetoes UN vote for withdrawal of Trump Jerusalem decision
The remaining 14 council members voted in favor of the Egyptian-drafted resolution. The measure expressed "deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem."
Germany
Angela Merkel meets with Berlin Christmas market attack victims after criticism
Chancellor Merkel had been slammed by survivors and relatives for not reaching out to them nearly a year after the attack. The mother of the attacker has meanwhile told DW she would gladly meet with victims' mothers.
United States
Deaths reported after major train derailment in Washington State
A passenger train has derailed near the US city of Tacoma, killing at least six and injuring dozens. The incident happened on the inaugural run of a new route meant to cut down on travel times.
South Africa's ruling ANC elects Cyril Ramaphosa as new leader
Cyril Ramaphosa has beaten Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, a former cabinet minister, and the ex-wife of President Jacob Zuma. He is now likely to become the country's next head of state.
Germany
Homeless in Germany's financial hub ordered to pay fines for sleeping rough
A new measure in Frankfurt now requires those who sleep in public places to pay an on-the-spot fine. Homelessness in Germany has risen dramatically in recent years, with hundreds of thousands sleeping rough nationwide.
Turkey: German journalist Mesale Tolu to be released pending trial
A court in Istanbul has ordered the release of the German journalist. Turkish authorities arrested Mesale Tolu in April for producing "terrorist propaganda," a charge often used to jail journalists and media workers.
World
Migration
Fleeing — but not to Europe
Never before have so many people been on the move, migrating in search of jobs and security. Large numbers are coming to Europe, but the majority are on the move elsewhere. DW looks at three examples.
Sports
German Cup: Cologne hope to given themselves a Christmas gift in the last 16
While the winter break has already started for some German teams, a select group have one more game to play before the year's work is done. Here's a look ahead to Tuesday's German Cup round-of-16 fixtures.
Midterm report: Top 5 Bundesliga under-21 stars
The Bundesliga's reputation for being a hotbed of talent precedes it and in the 2017-18 campaign, the next generation of stars has once again used the platform to outshine their more experienced counterparts.

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