Daily Bulletin | 07.02.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 07.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC Germany's Angela Merkel finally reaches coalition deal with SPD After protracted talks, Angela Merkel's conservatives have made a deal with the Social Democrats for a new coalition contract in Germany. The SPD confirmed this in a message to its members, who will have the final say. Who are Germany's Social Democrats? Opinion: Germany may get a government after all Germany has never waited so long for a coalition government. The agreement between Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats was long overdue. But it's only a temporary victory, says DW's Christoph Strack. German business organizations not convinced by coalition deal Following a breakthrough in Germany's coalition talks, industry and business organizations have warned that measures agreed in the grand coalition deal do not go far enough to make the economy fit for the future. Shift - Living in the Digital Age Russia deploys nuclear-capable missile system in Kaliningrad: reports The Kremlin has stressed its sovereign right to deploy missiles on Russian territory after reports that the country deployed the Iskander nuclear-capable missile system in Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea. A view of Germany from Kaliningrad Lithuania's fence on Kaliningrad border Sister of North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend Olympics, says Seoul Seoul has said Kim Yo Jong, the North Korean leader's sister, will accompany the country's ceremonial head of state. The Koreas have witnessed a thaw since Pyongyang announced its participation in the Winter Olympics. South Sudan: Armed groups free over 300 child soldiers UNICEF has said the children are the first of a group of 700 due to be freed in the coming weeks. Even after the release, thousands of children are forced to carry guns and fight in the conflict-torn country. In search of refuge: from South Sudan to DR Congo Famine as a Weapon in South Sudan North Korea prepares major military parade on eve of Olympic Games Pyongyang defies international pressure to cancel the show of strength of its forces, although many in South Korea say they are more concerned at the possible response from the US. Julian Ryall reports. North Korea using Berlin to flout nuclear sanctions What is the future of animal testing? Recent tests of car exhaust on monkeys have renewed the debate around animal testing. While researchers say eliminating animal testing is impossible, they agree it can be made less cruel — and point out alternatives. Technology instead of animal testing Lufthansa launches its revamped crane logo The blue crane in a yellow circle is one of the best-known logos in the world. But after 100 years, Lufthansa's logo is getting a face-lift. Winter Olympics: Eric Frenzel to be Germany's flag bearer in opening ceremony Eric Frenzel has reportedly been chosen as Germany's flagbearer for the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The Nordic combined skier was a gold medalist at the previous Winter Games in Sochi.   © Deutsche Welle 2018