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Daily Bulletin 18.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC
Israel's Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Don't test our resolve'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given a fiery speech at the Munich Security Conference, warning the world not to try to appease Iran. Iran's foreign minister called his presentation "a cartoonish circus."
Iraq: German 'Islamic State' bride sentenced to 6 years in prison
A German schoolgirl who ran away to join the "Islamic State" terror group has been handed a six-year jail sentence in Iraq, according to media reports. Linda W. was arrested by Iraqi troops during the battle for Mosul.
Tibet: Fire reported at sacred Jokhang Monastery
The more than 1,300-year-old monastery is one of the most sacred locations in Tibetan Buddhism. The cause and the extent of the damage remain unclear.
Latvia's central bank head Ilmars Rimsevics detained in corruption probe
State television showed Ilmars Rimsevics arriving at the anti-corruption agency where he was questioned for more than seven hours. The prime minister said there was no danger for the financial system.
France: Former Le Pen aide Florian Philippot launches far-right political party
Five months after leaving Marine Le Pen's far-right National Front, Florian Philippot held the first congress of his Patriotes movement. He made his opening speech to a few hundred of the 6,500 members he claims.
Plane crashes in Iran's Zagros Mountains with 66 on board
Iran's state media reported the Aseman Airlines passenger plane crashed in the country's south in a foggy, mountainous region, killing all 66 passengers on board. The crash happened near the flight's destination.
German politician Özdemir given police protection at MSC
Cem Özdemir, a vocal critic of the Turkish government, was given a police bodyguard after meeting Ankara's delegation to the MSC, a media report says. He said the delegates showed that "they were not pleased" to see him.
Brazil to create new ministry for public security
Brazil's president has said a Ministry for Public Security will be created to coordinate security countrywide. The announcement comes after security control in crime-riddled Rio de Janeiro was given to the military.
Israel: Polish PM's 'Jewish perpetrators' Holocaust remark 'outrageous'
Israeli politicians have accused Poland's premier of distorting history and anti-Semitism following comments made about "Jewish perpetrators" during World War II. The countries have been at odds over a new Holocaust law.
Munich Security Conference: How to stop a post-caliphate jihad?
Panel discussions at the Munich Security Conference unanimously agreed that the terror group "Islamic State" remains a threat, even though it may have lost its "territory."
Winter Olympics: Nao Kodaira sets Olympic record to take 500m gold
The Japanese speed skater has become the first woman to race under 37 seconds at a Winter Olympics games, breaking the previous record set at Sochi 2014.

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