Daily Bulletin | 31.12.2017, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 31.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC News Angela Merkel calls on Germans to respect political differences in New Year's address Germany's chancellor has warned that differing opinions threaten to tear "a rift" in society in a time of political uncertainty. She has called for more mutual respect and understanding. Merkel calls for unity in Germany and Europe Reluctant SPD agrees to talk about possible coalition How is the AfD shaping political debate in Germany? After the election: Divided Germany, divided Europe? Far-right AfD vows to 'hound' Merkel Germany ends 2017 without a government for Angela Merkel The beginning of the end for German Chancellor Angela Merkel? Germany's never-ending coalition talks break record Angela Merkel's conservatives to hold exploratory Grand Coalition talks with Social Democrats in January Refugee family reunification in Germany - what you need to know German election: World reacts to Merkel victory, AfD rise German election results: Disappointing victory for Angela Merkel as CDU sinks, nationalist AfD surges Afghanistan funeral blast marks end of deadly year A deadly bomb blast targeted a crowd of mourners during a funeral in east Afghanistan, capping a string of major terror strikes to hit the country in December. The Taliban denied any involvement with the bombing. Deadly blasts rock Kabul: Dozens killed Why is 'Islamic State' targeting Shiites in Afghanistan? Afghanistan suicide attack: Kabul blasts kill dozens near media outlet Kabul bombing near Afghan intelligence agency Dozens dead after 'IS' attack on Shiite mosque in Kabul Turkey steps up IS arrests in run-up to New Year's Eve The tightened security is a response to last New Year's Eve when shortly after midnight an IS militant attacked a nightclub. The gunman opened fire on a club in Istanbul killing 39 revelers. Survivor recounts the Istanbul attack Turkish police hunt for IS-linked New Year's shooter US ground forces kill 'Islamic State' (IS) militant linked to Turkey nightclub attack Dozens of people killed in attack on Istanbul nightclub German Parliamentary President Wolfgang Schäuble opposes 'United States of Europe' The Christian Democrat disputed calls by Social Democrat Martin Schulz for the quick creation of a new European order. He voiced a preference for changes suggested by French President Emmanuel Macron. Schäuble calls for respect and decency in political debate SPD's Martin Schulz defends his 'United States of Europe' Finance chief Wolfgang Schäuble set to wield authority as parliamentary president EU asylum applications drop off drastically in 2017 The far-right AfD in the Bundestag: What you need to know Countries around the world ring in New Year 2018 DW's tracking of celebrations around the world as people welcome in the New Year has reached the Indian subcontinent. It started in the Pacific, before moving to Asia, all with dazzling firework displays. Welcoming New Year 2018 Germany beefs up security ahead of New Year celebrations 2017 ends with planners seeing to security and fun 'Safety zone' for women in Berlin during New Year festivities Australian parliament passes same-sex marriage bill Berlin's Zoo train station evacuated Several people have been rescued from Berlin's Zoo train station after smoke enveloped one of its platforms. The station in the Charlottenburg district had to be completely evacuated. Australian seaplane plunges into river, killing 6 The party of five, and the pilot, were returning to Sydney from a midday trip up the Hawkesbury River north of the city. What caused the plane to plunge into the river remains under investigation.   © Deutsche Welle 2017