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Newsline 31.01.2018 | 17:15 UTC Germany German parliament commemorates Holocaust The Bundestag has commemorated the Holocaust, for the first time with the far-right AfD present. In her speech, Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch praised Germany's "courageous gesture" in accepting refugees. Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch addresses the Bundestag Angela Merkel reaches breakthrough with SPD on refugee family reunion The cello saved her life: Anita Lasker-Wallfisch Opinion: Germany must never forget Holocaust Germany's far-right AfD targets refugees in first bill before parliament Opinion: Should school trips to Auschwitz be mandatory in Germany? Germany's far-right AfD elects leadership, provokes protests Auschwitz-Birkenau: 4 out of 10 German students don't know what it was Environment energy transition Europe breaks own renewables record — but can't keep up with China It's a new milestone: Europe got more of its power from solar, wind and biomass than coal last year. But when it comes to investment, the European industry is in decline as China steals the title of renewables pioneer. Europe's shocking failure to act on climate Is China an overrated climate champion? Will Trump heed the economic case for climate action? China leading the way in solar energy expansion as renewables surge News EU pledges €42.5 million in aid to Palestinians The EU has promised an extra €42.5 million to Palestinians for state-building efforts. The aid comes after the US decision to withhold millions in funding from the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees. US freezes contributions to organizations in Palestine US President Donald Trump threatens to withhold aid to Palestinians Germany and other donors speed up funding for Palestinians after US aid cut US vetoes UN vote for withdrawal of Trump Jerusalem decision US withholds millions from Palestinian refugee aid programs Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision sparks global outcry UN votes 128-9 to reject US decision on Jerusalem US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to Palestinians Conditional release for Amnesty's Taner Kilik in Turkey The release of Amnesty International's Turkey chairman ordered by an Istanbul court has been greeted with relief by rights advocates. They are demanding that Taner Kilic and 10 other accused be cleared completely. Turkey: Human rights defenders show support Amnesty International lawyer Kilic arrested in Turkey Berlin condemns Turkey arrests of Peter Steudtner and further human rights activists Nuclear Safety Netherlands not prepared for cross-border nuclear accident Cooperation on nuclear safety with Germany and Belgium existed on paper, but was doubtful in practice, a recent report has found. The probe did not focus on the nuclear plants' safety but on their crisis management. Fault-prone nuclear reactor Human chain against ageing nuclear plants spans three countries Dangerous neighbors: German-Belgian nuclear agreement doesn't fix problem Activists protest first Belgian-German nuclear meeting German city of Aachen offers iodine tablets amid nuclear fears Human chain against aging nuclear plants spans three countries South African pension fund scandal: 'The damage will be immense' South Africa's government pension fund has lost billions of rand by investing in conglomerate Steinhoff. DW talks to expert Wolfgang Drechsler about how such a disaster could happen and how much can still be saved. Steinhoff sinks as home retailer's CEO quits amid scandal Moody's downgrades South Africa over politics, debt Land reform: Will Zimbabwe's economic downfall be repeated in South Africa? Can new EU-wide pension help savers dodge retirement crisis? World Why many Indians prefer sons over daughters Despite numerous campaigns and popular slogans over the years, the fondness for sons remains strong among Indian parents. Many of them continue to see boys as an investment and girls a liability. Murali Krishnan reports. India asks high court: Is rape in marriage still rape? Increasing literacy rates in India still a challenge India: 63 million women statistically 'missing,' 21 million unwanted Indian police investigate after 19 female fetuses found in plastic bags near clinic Rape of eight-month-old baby sickens India Why implementing child bride verdict is a challenge in India #MeToo: 'Sexual predators' list divides Indian feminists Blame victims and the West – India's way of justifying sexual assaults?   © Deutsche Welle 2018