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Daily Bulletin 27.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC World Medical evacuation comes too late for trapped Syrians Aid groups are rushing to rescue Syrians in critical condition in Eastern Ghouta. But some have already died, while others fear reprisal from the regime if escorted to Damascus. Mat Nashed and Omar AlKhateeb report. Aid trucks enter Eastern Ghouta Syrian boy inspires solidarity for besieged civilians Syrian opposition rejects Russian-backed Sochi peace talks UN calls for evacuation of sick Syrian children from embattled Damascus suburb Syria: Medical evacuations begin in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta Syria's White Helmets blame Assad regime for hunger crisis EU refugee aid enters new phase in Turkey The European Union has allocated the first half of its €6 billion agreement for Turkey to take in Syrian refugees. Officials are now assessing aid programs as humanitarian efforts carry on, reports Diego Cupolo. Child labor in Turkey EU money can't push Syrian schoolkids over Turkey's language barrier Money makes the EU-Turkey deal go round Turks react to 'bitter' words between Ankara and Berlin EU funds Turkish health centers to help Syrian refugees Closed borders boost people smuggling across Balkans Syrian boy inspires solidarity for besieged civilians For this Syrian refugee in Germany, an apprenticeship makes all the difference Germany Top German newspaper editor accuses churches of left-wing bias Ulf Poschardt, head of one of Germany's leading newspapers, has sparked a social media row over supposed left-wing bias in church sermons during Christmas. Churches have denied the claim. AfD leader Alice Weidel: We are Christian, but churches are too political Cologne cardinal Rainer Woelki decries 'inhumane' property speculation Germany marks 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation in Wittenberg German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide News Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels begin landmark prisoner swap The swap comes after a recommitment to a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, where over 10,000 people have been killed. A US decision to provide Ukraine with weapons has seen Russia warn the US is encouraging "new bloodshed." US approves weapons deliveries to Ukraine Inside Europe: Missing but not forgotten in Ukraine Putin and Merkel talk Ukraine Germany's Angela Merkel warns 'no alternative' to peace in eastern Ukraine Ukraine arrests official who doubled as 'agent of Russian intelligence' Ceasefire extended in eastern Ukraine as US sends military equipment to Kyiv Politics Russia warns US against 'meddling' in presidential election The US has expressed concerns over the electoral commission's decision to formally bar opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russia's Foreign Ministry said such remarks were "direct interference into the electoral process." Alexei Navalny barred from contesting Russian election Russia's Kremlin suggests Alexei Navalny's calls to boycott election 'are breaking the law' Russia's Navalny calls for election boycott as officials ban him from running Alexei Navalny gains backing across Russia for presidential bid Alexei Navalny - Russia's barred presidential candidate Young Kremlin critics push for change 'Full-scope cyber actor': US intelligence officials testify on Russia's cyber activities President Donald Trump tweets in anger over Russia probe indictments Germany: Rhine cruise ship hits bridge pylon causing injuries The "Swiss Crystal" passenger cruiser hit a motorway bridge pylon near Duisburg, injuring around 25 people. Another ship helped the passengers to safety. Lower Rhine – From Düsseldorf to Emmerich Duisburg – Three Travel Tips Chinese Communist Party takes control of paramilitary police The move puts the 660,000 strong paramilitary force under President Xi Jinping's control. It comes as Xi consolidates Communist Party control and modernizes the military. World in Progress: 'Everyone is going to be monitored' 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 China's Xi wants 'world class' army to beat all enemies How China's Xi upstaged Trump as the 'world leader' Secret cable: 10,000 killed in China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown China launches world's largest amphibious aircraft with an eye on South China Sea India's storm aftermath India still missing hundreds of fishermen after Cyclone Orkhi India is still missing 661 fishermen, almost a month after Cyclone Ockhi battered its southern waters, according to Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Most originated from coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala states. Extreme weather — strength and frequency on the rise Climate change burden unfairly borne by world's poorest countries Extreme weather on the rise in Europe Sports Mutko replaced as head of Russia's World Cup organizing committee Mutko's announcement comes two days after he said he would temporarily step down as president of the Russian Football Union in an apparent move to deflect international criticism as Russia prepares for the World Cup. Russia's Mutko resigns from soccer role to fight Olympic ban Vitaly Mutko to temporarily step down as Russia's football federation boss Russian Deputy Prime Minister denies state-sponsored football doping claims A new German 'golden generation' is at the ready Last summer's Confederations Cup showed just how much talent Germany coach Joachim Löw has to choose from. The main reason behind this is the professional youth development across the country. Kick off! Life #13 "Great Expectations" Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup win for Germany Champions! Germany beat Spain to win Under-21 European Championship Opinion: Confed Cup victory shows Germany doesn't produce second string players Antonio Rüdiger: 'We are always in competition with each other'   © Deutsche Welle 2017