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Newsline 21.12.2017 | 17:15 UTC
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UN Jerusalem vote: Erdogan says Trump 'cannot buy' support
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on other UN member states "not to sell your democratic will." US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut funding to countries that oppose his Jerusalem decision.
Turkey seeks life sentences for 'postmodern coup' generals
Two former high-ranking generals are accused of 'overthrowing by force' an Islamist government in 1997. The nearly five-year-long trial reflects Turkey's long struggle between secularism and Islam-informed politics.
Environment
carbon sinks
Peatlands: Neglected piece of the climate puzzle
Although peatlands make up a small amount of the world's land mass, they represent some of the largest carbon reservoirs on Earth. When drained or burned, they could spew out massive greenhouse gas emissions.
World
Syrian boy inspires solidarity for besieged civilians
Syrian activists are paying tribute to a boy who lost his eye in a regime bombing, compelling the world to stand with civilians under siege. Mat Nashed in Istanbul and Omar AlKhateeb in besieged Eastern Ghouta report.
Jerusalem bishop says international community must bring justice to city
In the wake of US President Donald Trump's controversial decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel, Evangelical Bishop Munib Younan calls for a diverse Jerusalem where the rights of all are respected.
Women on the web
African, female, with a message online
Feminism, political inclusion and sexuality were all buzz topics this year. But are African women making full use of online spaces? DW speaks to three digital natives.
Germany
AfD leader: We're Christian, but churches too political
Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right AfD, has claimed that Germany's official churches have become too politicized. Church leaders have said that being a Christian and an AfD member are incompatible.

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