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Daily Bulletin 02.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC
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Israel raises vote threshold to tighten grip on Jerusalem
The legislation amendment could complicate efforts to reach a peace accord between Israel and Palestine. It comes less than a month after US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Germans trust police more than bankers, new survey finds
A new survey has shed light on the levels of trust Germans have in non-political institutions. Many believe in cops, professors and physicians, but are far more skeptical of insurance companies and managers.
Iran unrest claims more lives as new clashes break out
At least nine people have been killed in new clashes between Iran's security forces and anti-government protesters, according to Iran's state TV. Some had allegedly tried to steal weapons from a police station.
Uganda: Yoweri Museveni signs law removing presidential age limit
Yoweri Museveni is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders and has served five terms in office since taking power in 1986. His controversial decision allows him to run for a sixth in 2021.
Poland launches online register of sex offenders
Poland's Justice Ministry has made an online register of some 800 sex offenders, complete with names and photos, publicly available for the first time. Warsaw has said it is following the example of the United States.
Germany
Facebook faces German cartel office probe on exploiting user data
Germany's federal cartel office has warned Facebook about exploiting user data, and mooted sanctions if the internet giant does not change methods. Facebook has a two-thirds market share among social networks in Germany.
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Asia
South Korea sees 'groundbreaking' chance in talks with North
South Korea has suggested a meeting to talk about the North's participation in the Winter Olympics, claiming there is a "groundbreaking" chance to improve relations. North Korea's leader has also suggested dialogue.

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