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Newsline 31.12.2017 | 17:15 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 DR Congo opposition, church defy protest ban Congolese security forces have fired tear gas in and around churches to break up protests against President Joseph Kabila. At least two deaths were reported and multiple arrests. Republic of Congo reaches peace deal with 'Ninja' rebels DR Congo: Calls for protests as Kabila clings to power one year on Congo sets presidential election date to replace Joseph Kabila Kenya: bus collides with truck, kills dozens Police say the bus was on the wrong side of the road when it plowed head-on into an oncoming truck in the middle of the night. The accident occurred on a stretch of highway known for its high death toll. Denver shooting Denver gunman 'shoots multiple officers' Colorado authorities have said multiple officers were gunned down after responding to a domestic disturbance call in suburban Denver. People are advised to avoid the area. The suspect has reportedly been shot. World My Europe – We must remain vigilant! 2016 angered many. Now, as 2017 comes to a close, anger has given away to a sense of fatigue. DW guest columnist Krsto Lazarevic warns we've grown used to ubiquitous hatred. But there's still hope for 2018. AfD moves further to the right at party conference Make Austria Great Again — the rapid rise of Sebastian Kurz Thousands attend ceremony honoring Slobodan Praljak in Croatia Czech billionaire Andrej Babis named new prime minister Eastern Europe: Democratic principles on the edge European Commission triggers Article 7 against Poland New study shows AfD Facebook posts spur anti-refugee attacks Donald Trump criticized for lackluster reaction to Charlottesville violence Donald Trump's presidency: Taking stock and looking ahead Hungary ready to fight European Commission Tunisia's gravedigger of drowned migrants Percentage of female Bundestag deputies hits a 19-year low Paradise Papers — what you need to know France's Marine Le Pen stripped of parliamentary immunity over tweets Africa in 2018: The old generation remains at the helm Throughout much of Africa, young people still have no say in politics. In 2018, elections will be held in Zimbabwe, Cameroon and Guinea. However, generational renewal is not in sight. DW examines why. Cameroon's Biya marks 35 years in office Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa endorsed as ZANU-PF party leader Zimbabwe ex-President Robert Mugabe's stolen fortune Opinion: Zimbabwe's 'crocodile' Mnangagwa is no beacon of hope Africa's youth: A ticking time bomb? Is Germany responding to Namibia's genocide claims? DR Congo: Calls for protests as Kabila clings to power one year on Ethiopia: Crisis in the land of the economic miracle Unrest has plagued Ethiopia for the past two years. So what's going on? The reasons are complicated. Ethiopia's new employment plan more politics than jobs Quest to extradite Ethiopia's dictator Mengistu as Mugabe departs 'Ethiopia needs to open up civic space': UN rights chief Ethiopia: East Africa's new economic power Ethnic violence in Ethiopia leaves deep wounds   © Deutsche Welle 2017