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Daily Bulletin 06.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC
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Donald Trump claims to be a 'stable genius' on Twitter
US President Donald Trump has praised his own mental state and described himself as a "very stable genius." The comments come as a response to the 'Fire and Fury' book, which portrayed him as intellectually limited.
Authorities take precautions as rivers across Germany continue to flood
Snow melt in the Alps and volatile weather patterns have caused rivers across Germany to break their banks. Europe's most important shipping routes have been closed off to traffic, with some locals facing evacuation.
The comeback king
Spain's former king Juan Carlos makes Epiphany return
The monarch, who abdicated in 2014 after several scandals, has taken part in a traditional military ceremony in Madrid. Until recently, his successor and son, King Felipe VI, had distanced himself from the 80-year-old.
Foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey urge rapprochement
Berlin and Ankara are willing to overcome their differences "through dialogue," said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu during a visit to Germany. He described his German colleague Sigmar Gabriel as a "friend."
First migrant deaths of 2018 reported in Mediterranean
Eight migrants have died, scores rescued and dozens are missing after their rubber dinghy ran into trouble off the Libyan coast. One rescue charity said those picked up had been in the sea for several hours.
Egypt: Protesters clash with police over death of detainee in Cairo
Several protesters in Cairo were reportedly injured and about 40 arrested after clashing with police over the death of a detainee. Cairo's security chief has said there will be an investigation into the man's death.
Two Zimbabwe ex-ministers face corruption charges
Zimbabwe's former foreign minister and ex-energy minister have been released on bail after being charged with corruption. They are the latest to face charges following the arrests of a number of Mugabe cabinet ministers.
World
Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi gears up for re-election
Egyptian voters may be heading to the polls early this year to pick their president. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's re-election seems likely, but the opposition is preparing to put up a tough fight.
Sports
Kamil Stoch sweeps Four Hills with a victory in Bischofshofen
Poland's Kamil Stoch has defended his Four Hills Tournament victory in style, completing a clean sweep with a victory in Bischofshofen. He becomes the first to win all four events since Germany's Sven Hannawald.
Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic earn Switzerland Hopman Cup win
Switzerland have collected their third Hopman Cup title as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic defeated Germany's team of Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber. The title is Switzerland's first since 2002.

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