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Daily Bulletin 20.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News US Congress passes tax overhaul bill The measure now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The biggest rewrite of the US tax code in more than 30 years marks the first major legislative achievement of Trump's presidency. Set to boost business, tax bill divides US US Tax Reform - welcome gift or lump of coal? US tax reform breaks global rules, EU says US Vice President Mike Pence delays Middle East trip US Republicans unveil final version of Trump's tax reform bill Trump doubles down on protectionism in first speech to Congress S&P sounds alarm over US debt ceiling Opinion: Congressional Republicans have joined Donald Trump's amateur hour Europe European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland The European Commission has launched an injunction against Poland for breaching European common values and rule of law. While only a warning, Article 7 could lead to sanctions and a suspension of EU voting rights. When can the European Commission trigger Article 7? Tensions rise between Poland and EU Poland: How feasible is a 'Polexit?' Poland: Bringing NGOs into the government fold? EU-Poland tension worries Polish citizens abroad How independent are German judges? What is Article 7 of the EU Treaty? US will 'take names' during UN General Assembly vote on Jerusalem The UN General Assembly will vote on a measure that would require the US to rescind its decision regarding Jerusalem. US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut aid to countries that support the resolution. Trump's Jerusalem plan: A capital mistake? Muslim nations back Palestinians UN Security Council to consider Jerusalem resolution Palestinians killed in protests over Jerusalem decision US Vice President Mike Pence delays Middle East trip Jerusalem: Three things to know UN to vote on resolution rejecting US Jerusalem decision US vetoes UN vote for withdrawal of Trump Jerusalem decision Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Jerusalem fallout: Deadly clashes between Palestinians, Israelis over US decision Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision sparks global outcry Asia South Korea proposes war games delay ahead of 'peace Olympics' The South Korean president has proposed a major delay to annual war games with the US to ease tensions on the Peninsula. Tensions have been high since North Korea stepped up its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The North Korea crisis: 10 questions, 10 answers Things to know about international military exercises North Korea triggers 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics security scare World Opinion: The Polish people are the big losers The European Commission is demanding punishment. Poland has managed to exclude itself from the EU. In the end, both will damage the country and EU-Poland relations have reached rock bottom, says DW's Bernd Rieger. When can the European Commission trigger Article 7? What is Article 7 of the EU Treaty? EU threatens to trigger Article 7 for Poland EU sues Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland over low refugee intake Polish parliament approves judiciary overhaul despite EU criticism Poland's opposition gears up to fight PiS as reform initiatives uncertain Catalonia votes while split on secession from Spain Polls have shown a tight race between pro-independence parties and those that want to remain in Spain. Uncertainty about the outcome — and the color yellow — will mark election day. Anna Gumbau reports from Barcelona. Catalonians gear up for snap regional elections Campaigning starts in Catalonia with leaders jailed, in exile Catalan independence supporters in Brussels demand EU attention Catalan independence - what you need to know In Catalonia, language and identity go hand in hand Catalonia crisis: Spain takes over regional parliament, calls elections after independence declaration 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: Better Choices In Depth Europe What is Article 7 of the EU Treaty? The Article 7 procedure was designed to deter member states from advancing policies that threaten democratic institutions. The European Commission has triggered it after Poland enacted controversial judicial reforms. When can the European Commission trigger Article 7? European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland, which could result in sanctions Poland: How feasible is a 'Polexit?' EU-Poland tension worries Polish citizens abroad Sports German Cup live: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 of the German Cup, as Bayern look to end Dortmund's two-game winning run under Peter Stöger. Follow live updates here. Transfer news: Mainz sign Nigerian striker Anthony Ujah True, we may not have gotten to January yet, but this doesn't stop Bundesliga clubs from signing new players or selling old ones. Here's where to get the latest on player movement in the Bundesliga and beyond. 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