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Daily Bulletin 21.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC
Turkey warns that any allies of Kurdish fighters constitute 'legitimate target'
Turkey has warned of "serious consequences" for any group trying to reinforce Kurds in Afrin, after a pro-Assad militia sent troops to the region. Ankara also slammed the bombing in Ghouta as a "crime against humanity."
'Laser man' John Ausonius receives life sentence in Frankfurt
John Ausonius has received a second life sentence, this time for the murder of a Jewish woman in Frankfurt. Ausonius has been serving another life sentence in Sweden for the murder and attempted murder of 10 immigrants.
Germany deports more rejected Afghan asylum seekers
Despite protests, 14 Afghans deemed dangerous or with criminal status were flown back to Kabul from Bavaria. The send-off marks the 10th round of deportations in Germany since 2016.
Share economy: Nearly four-in-ten Germans use online services
The shared use of cars, music, accommodation, files and more looks set to increase in Germany, a new survey shows. Germany's share economy market is worth more than €20 billion, according to the survey.
German prisons: 150 dangerous Islamists need deradicalizing, say police
German jails are struggling to cope with scores of radical Islamist extremists. Their number is expected to grow following the opening of a slew of terror-related probes in recent months.
US evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99
The Baptist preacher who counseled presidents and spoke about the Bible to hundreds of millions has passed away in his native North Carolina. Conservative politicians paid tribute to Graham online.
Can a group of Florida high school students change America's cycle of gun violence?
One week after the deadly school shooting in Florida, it is too early to tell whether the powerful protests by surviving students will produce a lasting impact. But they are doing a lot of things right.
Former US ambassador: 'Syrian situation extremely dangerous'
You would be forgiven for thinking that the state of world affairs is even more dire than usual. In an interview with DW, former US ambassador Victoria Nuland says the US and Russia need to get their act together.
Kinshasa's street kids at Berlin's Film Festival
"Maki'La" is an impressive film debut by Macherie Ekwa Bahango. It depicts the rough life of street children in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. "Maki'La" premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
Indonesia's rightward tilt under a liberal president
Religious conservatives in Indonesia have managed to increase their influence over the past couple of years, when someone who is considered to be liberal and modernizer - Joko Widodo - has been in office as president.
Winter Olympics: Day 12 roundup
Norway's domination at the Pyeongchang Games has continued, with more medals on Day 12. The Germans, meanwhile, upset world champions Sweden to advance to the semifinals of the men's ice hockey tournament.

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