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Daily Bulletin 11.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC
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Top German court overturns 'Sharia Police' acquittal
A top German court has toppled the acquittal of seven Muslim vigilantes and told a Wuppertal court to reconvene the case. The Karlsruhe judges said the key question was whether the "Sharia Police" intimidated the public.
Iran: Nuclear deal relies on 'full compliance' from US
Iran's foreign minister says Iran's agreement to the nuclear deal depends on "full compliance from the US," following talks in Brussels. The talks took place ahead of the United States' sanctions decision due Friday.
US to reopen probe into Hezbollah 'narcoterrorism'
The US Justice Department will investigate alleged drug trafficking by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The announcement follows reports that Obama officials had dropped the probe during talks for the Iran nuclear deal.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuadorian citizenship
Ecuador has granted citizenship to Julian Assange, who has been holed up inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London for over five years. Quito has said naturalization should provide Assange with another layer of protection.
LuxLeaks: Luxembourg court overturns verdict against whistleblower
Luxembourg's highest court overturned the sentence against a "LuxLeaks" whistleblower convicted of leaking thousands of documents that revealed tax breaks for multinational firms.
Gay rights
European Court of Justice rules Romania must give residency to gay man's partner
The ECJ found that under the EU's freedom of movement directive, the term "spouse" includes same-sex partners. This applies even if the country where residency is being requested does not recognize gay marriage.
German pedophile ring: Eight arrested after mother sold nine-year-old
German authorities have uncovered a pedophile ring that involved a mother selling her nine-year-old son to men over the internet. One of the suspects includes a member of Germany's armed forces.
World
Iranian ayatollah Shahroudi in Hanover - 'Germany should not be a haven for criminals'
Ayatollah Mahmud Hashemi Shahroudi was responsible for overseeing hundreds of death sentences as head of Iran's justice ministry. Many in Germany were outraged by his stay in the country and filed complaints against him.
Sports
German football authorities back World Cup VAR use
Despite 'teething problems', German football has defended Video Assistance Refereeing and backed its proposed use at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A decision is set to be made on March 2.
Australian Open 2018: Angelique Kerber handed all German opener
Angelique Kerber is the hot favourite to progress after being handed a straightforward tie against a compatriot at the Australian Open. The draw itself was controversial, after Maria Sharapova was chosen to host.
World's oldest footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs up for 33rd season
His career began years before most of his contemporaries were born but Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura will lace up his boots for one more season. Miura holds the record as the world's oldest professional player.
The Bundesliga stars in need of a big 2018
For different reasons, Leon Goretzka, James Rodriguez, Marco Reus and Timo Werner are all in need of a great year. With plenty still to play for in the Bundesliga, and a World Cup on the horizon, it's now or never.
Environment
Living Planet: Sustaining nature
Climate change threatens India's most sacred river, Senegalese octopus come back from the brink, Chilean fishermen embrace sustainable practices, and we meet the volunteer who's been spearheading the world's biggest beach cleanup.

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