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Daily Bulletin 14.01.2018 | 19:30 UTC
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Fresh protests in Tunisia on anniversary of Arab Spring uprising
The anti-austerity rallies are the latest to hit Tunisia since the beginning of January. Sunday marks seven years since the North African country's peaceful transition to democracy.
Angela Merkel's conservatives rule out amendments to preliminary coalition deal
Angela Merkel's conservatives have insisted they won't make any more concessions to the Social Democrats before formal coalition negotiations begin. SPD delegates are set to vote next week on the preliminary agreement.
Germany delivers Jordan €18 million in military equipment
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said the equipment would help bolster Jordan's border surveillance. She said Germany and Europe "have an interest in Jordan's stability."
C&A mulls sale to Chinese investors: report
The family behind European clothing retailer C&A is planning to sell the company to Chinese investors, according to Der Spiegel. The fashion chain was founded more than 150 years ago in the Netherlands.
Pope warns against sin of hostility to migrants
Pope Francis has called hostility aimed at migrants and refugees a sin, urging communities not to yield to fear of the other. The pontiff delivered his message at a special Mass for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe commemorates 'Japan's Schindler' in Lithuania
Diplomat Chiune Sugihara gave visas to thousands of Jewish refugees after Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland in 1939. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he was "really very proud of him."
Hawaii officials mistakenly warn of inbound ballistic missile
Emergency management officials have said an alert warning a missile was on its way to Hawaii was a "false alarm." The error caused a stir on social media and panic among the US state's residents.
Russian soccer club Spartak Moscow under fire for 'racist' tweet
Russian soccer champion Spartak Moscow has been accused of racism after a tweet which appeared to refer to its black players as "chocolates." Authorities have said they will crack down on racism ahead of the World Cup.
World
Indian-Israeli ties
Israel's Netanyahu in India to seal trade and defense deals
Israel and India are trying to build on growing ties as they expand cooperation in multiple fields. But for India, overtly expanding relations involves a balancing act.
Sports
Borussia Dortmund waste chances to beat Wolfsburg after suspending Aubameyang
After suspending top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Borussia Dortmund failed to take their chances against draw specialists Wolfsburg. BVB struck the woodwork twice but couldn't make their dominance count.

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