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Newsline 16.12.2017 | 17:15 UTC Germany Germany Germany's conservative CSU puts on 'Harmony Show' Horst Seehofer has been re-elected as Christian Social Union (CSU) leader and Markus Söder is to stand in the Bavarian election. But can a change of face at the top bring back voters? Kate Brady reports from Nuremberg. SPD's Martin Schulz announces preliminary German coalition talks Germany's conservative CDU and CSU: Happy together, for now CSU's Horst Seehofer to step down as Bavaria's premier CSU leadership change: Can Markus Söder renew Angela Merkel's struggling allies? News Jacob Zuma makes last major speech as ANC party head At the start of a five-day congress to appoint a new ANC leader, South African President Jacob Zuma has admitted people are not happy with the state of the party. He admitted greed was "posing a serious threat." Who is going to replace South African President Jacob Zuma as ANC party leader? Zuma corruption allegations: South African court rules to reinstate charges South Africa's power family, the Guptas: What you need to know South Africa High Court orders President Jacob Zuma to set up influence inquiry Indian politics Sonia Gandhi retires as son Rahul takes over India's National Congress party Sonia Gandhi has ended 19 years as head of India's National Congress party. Her successor, her son Rahul Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of inciting "medieval" acts against minorities. India: Rahul Gandhi replaces Sonia Gandhi as Congress Party leader Narendra Modi - India's prime minister and populist India's Dalits outraged at increase in caste-motivated attacks One year after demonetization – Has India eliminated 'black money'? Rajiv Gandhi is unforgotten 20 years after his assassination Japan opens first drive-through funeral service Japan's rapidly ageing population means funerals are a booming business. Thanks to a new drive-through memorial service, mourners can now pay their last respects from the comfort of their cars. Abe's reforms to tackle Japan's ageing population issue Shrinking population remains 'key headwind' to Japan's growth Impact of Japan's shrinking population 'already palpable' Old age could be a fountain of trouble for Japan Romanian former monarch King Michael given state funeral in Bucharest Thousands of people turned out for the state funeral attended by royalty from across Europe. Michael was best remembered for joining a coup in 1944 which resulted in Romania switching from the Nazi to the allied cause. Romania corruption: Ruling party chief Liviu Dragnea faces fresh probe In Romania thousands rally against proposal to water down corruption laws Romania: Anti-corruption protests held in dozens of cities Canadian billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman found dead at home in Toronto The billionaire founder of Canadian pharmaceutical giant Apotex, Barry Sherman, and his wife Honey have been found dead in their Toronto mansion. They were one of the North American nation's wealthiest couples. Sports Bundesliga live: Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim Both Hoffenheim and Dortmund could claim a spot in the top four with a win in Saturday's evening game. The game pits Julian Nagelsmann against the latest big team he's rumored to be in line to coach in the near future.   © Deutsche Welle 2017