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Newsline 29.12.2017 | 17:15 UTC News 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 Rex Tillerson: China and Russia's North Korea ties undermine peace efforts China's trade with North Korea slumps on UN sanctions Turkey releases one German and one Cumhuriyet employee The release of the German citizen appears to be a sign from Ankara that it wants a thaw in relations with Germany. Relations frayed over the past year as Turkey jailed more than 50,000 in the aftermath of a failed coup. German rights campaigner recounts imprisonment in Turkey Turkey's Erdogan says he wants better relations with EU, Germany Turkey to review over 10,000 arrested coup suspects linked to ByLock mobile app Tempers flare inside Turkish courtroom in government's Cumhuriyet 'terror' trial Another German, pilgrim David Britsch, released from Turkish jail Turkey: German journalist Mesale Tolu released pending trial 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. 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 Environment Best Of Readers' choice: Top environment stories of 2017 From increasing wolf populations in Germany to ice shelves breaking apart in Antarctica — DW shares your favorite environment stories of the year. 1. Germany's wolf population on the rise 2. UK withdrawal from EU fisheries agreement threatens marine environment 3. Plastic fibers pervasive in tap water worldwide 4. COP23: Thousands protest German coal use 5. Antarctica: Larsen C breakoff could have 'dire consequences' 6. Jerry Brown: How to beat Donald Trump on climate change 7. Four climate change myths, debunked 8. How eco-friendly are electric cars? 9. Earthworm numbers dwindle, threatening soil health 10. First German supermarket sells waste food only World Balkans Bosnia - a safe haven for refugees? Many refugees and migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan or Syria have reached Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most of them dream of a better future, but the small Balkan country Zdravko Ljubas reports from Sarajevo. Inside Europe: Refugees from Balkan wars finally get homes Closed borders boost people smuggling across Balkans Refugee family reunification in Germany - what you need to know Refugees in Serbia - stranded in a warehouse Looking to the future: Strong women of the Greek refugee camps Elections Liberia: Youth hope George Weah victory will bring change The president-elect is popular among the country's youth, who are confident that he will represent their interests better than his predecessor. Vice President Joseph Boakai has accepted defeat. Why did people in Liberia vote for Weah? Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbe from Monrovia Liberian president-elect George Weah on his plans for the country Former football star George Weah wins Liberian presidential election Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's presidential legacy Liberians vote in run-off presidential election Uncertainty looms in Liberia after court puts presidential run-off on hold amid fraud charges Liberian election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai head to second round Young Liberians eager to vote in presidential election Reader's letter Reader's letter: When will my tears dry? As 2017 draws to an end, we'd like to to share some of your thoughts. Edrissa Baldeh from The Gambia sent us this poem. Nigerian migrants return from Libya with stories of abuse The Migration Dilemma: 'We were treated like animals' 'Lost Dreams' project informs Africans about the dangers of illegal migration to Europe The Migration Dilemma   © Deutsche Welle 2017