NEW Daily Bulletin | 26.01.2018, 18:30 UTC

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NEW Daily Bulletin 26.01.2018 | 18:30 UTC US President Donald Trump declares 'America open for business' at Davos summit In a defense of "America First," Donald Trump has urged companies from across the globe to invest in the US. The president also called for greater cooperation on combating terrorism and pressuring North Korea. Protectionist US trade policies worry emerging nations Has Donald Trump helped American workers? Germany: Angela Merkel's conservatives and SPD open grand coalition talks Germany's two largest parties have formally launched talks to form a new government after September's elections. Party leaders were upbeat about the prospect of a grand coalition in the run-up to the talks. Merkel, Schulz speak to press before negotiations begin Turkey's Erdogan threatens to expand Syria border offensive Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to clear his country's Syrian border of "terrorists" up to Iraq, expanding a current operation. Such a move would further risk alienating Turkey's allies, the US included. Do Turks back their country's cross-border offensive? "Operation Olive Branch" continues despite US warning Switzerland: Cave tourists emerge after long, unplanned stay Seven caving tourists trapped by floodwaters for five extra nights in Switzerland have emerged safely. They had sheltered in a bivouac in Hoelloch, the world's eighth-largest underground system, with their guide. Mexico claims longest underwater cave South Korea: Fatal blaze in hospital A fire at a hospital in the South Korean city of Miryang has killed 37 people, most from suffocation, say officials.The blaze broke out at the rear of the clinic's emergency room. Dozens killed in South Korea hospital fire China proposes 'Polar Silk Road' across Arctic to streamline trade Beijing has outlined its strategy for developing trade routes across the Arctic as ice continues to deplete in the polar region. China has dismissed claims that it "may plunder resources or damage the environment." China builds new billion dollar 'Silk Road' Israeli fossil shows humans left Africa thousands of years earlier than thought The partial jaw was found alongside 60,000 simple tools in a cave in Israel. A scientist who discovered the fossil said: "The entire narrative of the evolution of Homo sapiens must be pushed back." Oldest human fossils unearthed in Morocco German city of Cottbus grapples with violence between locals and refugees Knife attacks and violent assaults between refugees and locals have become a common occurrence in the eastern German city of Cottbus, where anti-migrant sentiment is reaching a boiling point. DW's Kate Brady reports. Bundestag discusses AfD motion on refugees Is it illegal to call someone a Nazi? An American dropped the word "Nazi" during a spat at Frankfurt Airport. Police say it was directed at them and are suing her for slander. But in a country with freedom of speech, how can this be illegal? German students visit Sachsenhausen concentration camp India, ASEAN agree on maritime cooperation as China asserts power Ten Southeast Asian leaders were guests of honor at India's 69th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, underscoring the region's importance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy agenda. US annual growth disappoints White House The world's largest economy cooled in the final quarter of last year, also meaning that US President Donald Trump's 3-percent growth target for 2017 will remain just that — a target. But this year may be different. Made in Germany - Trade surplus: 'Germany is bad, very bad!' Made in Germany - The green economy in times of Trump Casey Affleck will not present at Oscars after sexual harassment allegations Actor Casey Affleck will not be presenting the best actress award, breaking from Oscar tradition. Following accusations of sexual misconduct, his presence would have been controversial in the wake of the #MeToo movement. @dwnews - 100 days after its launch, the #MeToo movement continues Roger Federer into seventh Australian Open final after Hyeon Chung retires Swiss legend Roger Federer is into his 30th Grand Slam final after his semifinal opponent withdrew injured. South Korean starlet Hyeong Chung retired after struggling with blisters on one of his feet.   © Deutsche Welle 2018