Daily Bulletin | 29.12.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Iranian politics Iran protests traced to past economic mishaps Authorities in Iran have warned of crackdowns on spreading protests over economic problems. Police have dispersed 50 people in Tehran after 52 arrests a day earlier in Mashhad, a city hit by bank failures. Protesters rally in western Iran Iran calls off earthquake rescue, shifts to providing aid for thousands left homeless Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second presidential term Iran reformist Eshaq Jahangiri drops out of election race, backs President Rouhani Iran threatens to quit nuclear deal Doing business with Iran: no easy choice South Korea confirms it has seized tanker suspected of delivering oil to North Korea Authorities in Seoul say they are holding a ship alleged to have illegally transferred oil to a North Korean ship. UN sanctions prohibit such actions. Washington has accused China of undermining the sanctions. UN slaps tough new sanctions on North Korea Fall in China trade with North Korea suggests sanctions working Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump North Korea slams latest UN sanctions as 'act of war' North Korea: US calls for blacklist on 10 ships violating sanctions China's trade with North Korea slumps on UN sanctions Rex Tillerson: China and Russia's North Korea ties undermine peace efforts Egypt: Gunmen launch deadly attack on Coptic church At least 10 people have been killed in the attack, including two police officers who tried to stop the men. Islamist militants have increasingly targeted the Coptic Christian community, carrying out attacks on churches. Gunmen attack Coptic church near Cairo Christians in Egypt Crowds attack Coptic Church in Egypt Bishop Damian: Egypt terror 'a declaration of war against Copts' Egypt's Sissi vows to help Coptic Christians fleeing Sinai 'Islamists set on wiping out Coptic Christians' Egypt mosque bombing kills more than 300 worshippers 'IS' warns of further attacks on Egypt's Christians Egypt's parliament approves three-month state of emergency Sinai branch of 'Islamic State' reinvents itself Deadly fire sweeps Bronx apartment building in New York A fire in a New York apartment building killed at least 12 people with many more seriously injured, US officials said. A 3-year-old boy playing with the stove ignited the fire that quickly spread through the building Fire engulfs New York City apartment building South Africa's Jacob Zuma suffers legal setback over impeachment bid South Africa's top court has ruled that parliament did not hold President Jacob Zuma accountable over his use of state funds to upgrade his home. The court's ruling could trigger impeachment proceedings. 'Teflon president' Zuma survives again @dwnews - On Zuma's birthday, thousands of South Africans ask for his resignation Jacob Zuma makes last major speech as ANC party head Opinion: South Africa's ANC chooses pragmatism over corruption South Africa: Ramaphosa's first test is to bust ANC corruption South Africa's Gupta family under FBI investigation - report Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges South African unions protest corruption, Jacob Zuma's rule South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing South Africa's power family, the Guptas: What you need to know South Africa's ruling ANC elects Cyril Ramaphosa as new leader South Africa High Court orders President Jacob Zuma to set up influence inquiry Donald Trump calls for 'good old global warming' in tweet The US president has taken to social media to make his feelings about global warming clear, confusing weather and climate change. He claimed he would save the US trillions by pulling out of the Paris climate agreement. 2017: The year climate change hit Climate change the culprit behind 2016 record heat: study New study links Antarctic ice-shelf melt to global sea-level rise Opinion: Climate pledges can be more ambitious on renewable energy Climate finance: Footing the bill for a global crisis World reacts to US withdrawal from Paris agreement Germany New study shows AfD Facebook posts spur anti-refugee attacks A new study has found a direct link between social media hate and subsequent violent attacks on immigrant groups in both Germany and the US. Donald Trump's tweets also triggered an up-tick in anti-immigrant crime. Migrant shelters attacks in Germany see a significant decrease AfD: What you need to know about Germany's far-right party Twitter kicks out far-right radicals: What you need to know Bundestag passes law to fine social media companies for not deleting hate speech Facebook ramps up anti-hate campaign in Germany Hate speech curb should look beyond Facebook, Twitter Internet companies join backlash against neo-Nazi groups Sports Sporting highlights of 2017 Although 2017 was something of an off year in terms of major events, it did feature plenty of sporting hightlights nonetheless. Here is DW's look back at the sporting year that was. Germany's Patrick Lange wins Ironman World Championship in Hawaii Lewis Hamilton crowned 2017 Formula One champion after Mexico GP Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup win for Germany Media Center Inside Europe: Best of 2017 On this week's show, a look back at the lighter side of 2017 on Inside Europe Inside Europe: Best of 2017   © Deutsche Welle 2017