Daily Bulletin | 26.12.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 26.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Politics Russia's Kremlin suggests Alexei Navalny's calls to boycott election 'are breaking the law' The opposition leader has urged Russians to boycott the vote, saying "Putin is terribly scared." The European Union have expressed serious doubts about Russia's electoral system. Alexei Navalny barred from contesting Russian election Russia's Navalny calls for election boycott as officials ban him from running Alexei Navalny - Russia's barred presidential candidate Putin critic Alexei Navalny barred from Russia's presidential election Why Russia thinks fidget spinners are the tools of the opposition Russia's Vladimir Putin says he will run for president again in 2018 Egypt executes 15 suspected Sinai militants Egypt's president has vowed to use the "full range of violence" available to crack down on militants. Fifteen people suspected of carrying out attacks on security forces have been sent to the gallows. Sufi Islam: What you need to know The long record of terror on the Sinai Peninsula Egypt targets militants following Sinai attack Egypt mosque bombing kills more than 300 worshippers Explosion at major oil pipeline in Libya A major oil pipeline in Libya has been bombed by unknown militants. Oil flows have been reduced by as much as 100,000 bpd. OPEC agrees oil cut extension to end of 2018 Islamist terror groups in Africa and Middle East Egyptian court convicts British woman of Tramadol smuggling A British woman has been sentenced to three years in jail for smuggling the painkiller Tramadol into Egypt. The drug is illegal there because of its wide use as a heroin substitute. 'Islamic State': Italy seizes drugs meant to finance terror group Iditarod dog sled team tests positive for Tramadol in drug doping test Vietnam charges businessman 'kidnapped' in Berlin with corruption Vietnamese businessman Trinh Xuan Thanh has been charged with corruption in his home country along with 22 oil executives. His alleged kidnapping in Berlin by Vietnamese security forces sparked diplomatic tensions. Vietnam denies Germany's kidnap claim 'Cold-War-style kidnapping' - Berlin waits in vain for signal from Hanoi Germany expels second Vietnamese diplomat for involvement in alleged kidnapping German federal prosecutors take over probe into Vietnam 'kidnapping' Berlin 'abduction' of Vietnamese businessman sparks spat Vietnam state oil firm boss Nguyen Xuan Son faces death penalty for embezzlement Vietnam resumes huge banking-sector corruption trial Liberians vote in run-off presidential election Liberia is holding a presidential run-off pitting former football legend George Weah against Vice President Joseph Boakai. The polls pave the way for the first peaceful transfer of presidential power since 1944. Frustration grows among the young in Liberia Red Cross reports major fraud during West Africa Ebola outbreak Uncertainty looms in Liberia after court puts presidential run-off on hold amid fraud charges Liberia elections: 'Infrastructure key for progress' Liberian election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai head to second round British warship escorts Russian frigate near territorial waters The British defense ministry has warned of an "upsurge in Russian units transiting UK waters." British-Russian relations have deteriorated, with Boris Johnson accusing Moscow of attempting to "destabilize" Europe. UK's Boris Johnson: 'Abundant evidence' of Russian meddling NATO chief warns of Russian submarine capability UK's Boris Johnson to tell Russia to 'stop destabilizing Europe' Russia committing 'grave human rights violations' in Crimea – UN Is NATO doing enough to pressure Russia over Ukraine? Middle East Israeli chess masters want compensation for Saudi Arabia snub Israeli chess officials have urged organizers of the chess tournament to cancel Saudi Arabia's future games. But a Saudi diplomat said its decision was in line with the kingdom's historic relations with Israel. Israel and Saudi Arabia: New best friends in the Middle East? Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges more 'moderate' kingdom Saudi Arabia to launch tourist visas next year UN votes 128-9 to reject US decision on Jerusalem Germany German local authorities need help getting jobs for refugees The German government and businesses should do more to get refugees into the job market, local councils have said. Regional authorities say they are too often left with the task of integration. Refugees' long wait to reunite with their families Last sports hall in Berlin cleared of refugees Merkel's deputy: Germany must give refugee-hosting cities more Report: Germany misses migrant and refugee integration goals Germany's empty refugee shelters: Sensible backup, or waste of money? Report: Young migrants in Germany turning to prostitution Germany plans to start deporting underage migrants to Morocco World Pulse: Best of 2017 As we wrap up 2017 Pulse takes a look back at some of our favorite stories this year. First to Uganda where we meet a group of young talented dancers who are physically challenged. A young Ghanaian cook brings African cuisine to London. And put your best foot forward for Go-Go music in Washington. It's about to go on tour to Nigeria too. Pulse: Best of 2017   © Deutsche Welle 2017