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Newsline 23.01.2018 | 17:15 UTC
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Turkey 'terror propaganda' crackdown sees dozens arrested for social media comments
Two reporters for the Turkish branch of German newspaper Tageszeitung were detained and had their homes searched in Ankara. The arrests were part of a wider clampdown on critics of Turkey's military operation in Syria.
Egypt's army detains presidential hopeful Sami Annan
Egyptian ex-general Sami Annan was detained by the nation's military only days after announcing he would run for president. The top brass accused Annan of forging documents, but also of "incitement" against the military.
Macri in Moscow
Argentine and Russian Presidents Macri and Putin sign strategy accord
In the Argentine president's first visit to Moscow, Mauricio Macri signed an accord for strategic dialogue with his Russian counterpart. Plans for a Russian nuclear power station in Argentina were also developed.
Day of destiny for Lula as Brazil court prepares to deliver ruling
Prison, or the presidency? Brazil's judiciary will decide the political fate of ex-President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday. The country is bracing for a political earthquake.
World
Angola
Graft trial in Portugal 'offends' Angola
Tensions are mounting between Angola and Portugal over the indictment for corruption of former Angolan Vice President Manuel Vicente. Experts believe Portugal will cave in to Angolan efforts to nix the trial.
Unions hail deal to pay out for worker safety in Bangladesh garment sector
Unions at a global clothing brand hope its agreement to pay to meet fire and building safety regulations in 150 garment factories in Bangladesh could herald a new era. Time will tell if other brands follow suit.
Business
Faster internet needed in new era for German farmers
At the International Green Week trade fair in Berlin, German farming takes center stage. Like many industries, agriculture is grappling with digitalization, and as DW found out, it needs faster internet to cope.

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