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Newsline 05.01.2018 | 17:15 UTC
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'Fire and Fury': Trump too overwhelmed to consider Europe
The new book depicts a president too consumed with chaos in his own administration to make time for allies. Trump reportedly spent a crucial G20 summit in Hamburg planning how to deal with his children's Russia ties.
Germany announces destruction of Libya's chemical weapons
The German government says a specialist firm has destroyed 500 tons of chemicals. Observers had feared the material could fall into the hands of terrorists after Moammar Ghadafi's demise and Libya's descent into chaos.
Iran: Pro-regime rallies after Friday prayers
Hardliners have been simultaneously extinguishing anti-government protests while organizing pro-regime rallies. There were unconfirmed reports of small anti-government protests overnight in the provinces.
World
Austrian far-right FPÖ draws ire over refugee internment plan
The head of Austria's nationalist Freedom Party wants to place refugees in army barracks. Critics are appalled. But this isn't the first time the FPÖ has made headlines with populist campaigns.
Israeli deadline fans fears among African migrants
Israel plans to deport thousands of African asylum seekers within the next three months. They have the choice of leaving for a third country or indefinite imprisonment in Israeli jails.
US aid cut: Why Pakistan shouldn't rely on China
After the suspension of US security assistance, Pakistan's dependence on its longtime ally China is bound to increase. But analysts say it would be a double-edged sword and comes with its own problems.
Germany
German authorities struggle to curb Russian mafia care home exploitation
A law introduced to clamp down on care services fraud in Germany is having little effect, according to media reports. Eastern European organized crime continues to plunder what has become a lucrative revenue source.

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