NEW Daily Bulletin | 04.02.2018, 18:30 UTC

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NEW Daily Bulletin 04.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC Parties enter final round of talks to build new German coalition government German Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU has embarked on a final round of talks with the Social Democrats (SPD) to form a new government. With a series of unsettled issues remaining, negotiations could still take days. Thousands protest Greek government compromise in Macedonia dispute Thousands of Greeks are protesting against their government's rumored deal with Macedonia over the former Yugoslav republic's official name. The row has strained relations between the two neighbors for over two decades. Macedonian Foreign Minister Dimitrov on NATO and EU Macedonia: Powder keg in the Balkans South Carolina Amtrak crash: Deaths, scores injured after trains collide The overnight Amtrak train 91 from New York to Miami has crashed into a goods train, leaving at least two dead and 70 people injured. The accident occurred only a few weeks after another fatal train crash in the US. Fatal train derailment in Washington state Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades re-elected Incumbent Nicos Anastasiades has defeated leftist challenger Stavros Malas, claiming 59.6 percent of the vote. State television has reported that Malas conceded defeat around an hour after polls closed. Cyprus reunification talks collapse Turkish border guards accused of shooting at Syrian refugees An international rights group has accused Turkish border guards of killing 10 Syrian refugees trying to cross into Turkey. Saturday was the deadliest day since Ankara's operation started in the Syrian Kurdish enclave. Turkey's incursion into Syria is in danger of escalating 'Operation Olive Branch' continues despite US warning Turkey targets Kurdish militant positions in Syria North Korea used Berlin embassy to acquire nuclear tech: German spy chief The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has said North Korea used its Berlin embassy to acquire high-tech equipment. The agency believes the tech was used for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs. 20 nations pledge to increase pressure on North Korea Korea: History of a divided nation Human trafficking operations busted in Mexico In two separate incidents, around 300 US-bound migrants were found in appalling conditions in trucks in Mexico. Amnesty International is alleging that Mexico is unlawfully returning Central American asylum seekers. Maldives government warns Supreme Court against impeaching President Yameen Abdul Gayoom The Maldives government claims the Supreme Court is trying to oust President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who has refused to obey the top court's order to release political prisoners, including former President Mohamed Nasheed. "We've been against the odds before" Islamist surge threatens Maldives tourism industry At least 20 migrants found drowned near Spanish enclave of Melilla At least 20 migrants are reported to have drowned near the Spanish enclave of Melilla on the Moroccan coast. The death toll is likely to rise. Indian oil tanker and crew missing off Africa's west coast The ship was carrying $8.1 million dollars (€ 6.4 million) worth of gasoline when it disappeared on Thursday. Fears are held for the crew of 22 Indian nationals amid speculation the tanker has been hijacked by pirates. Cleanup operations in East China Sea Ecuador votes on term limits to decide ex-president Rafael Correa's political survival A 'yes' vote in a referendum will mean Correa will not be able to join the 2021 election race. Polls show Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno could spell the political death of his former mentor. Gold miners endanger Ecuadorian town Reporter - The Last Ice Merchant of Chimborazo Uma Thurman accuses Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault Actress Uma Thurman has joined the growing group of women accusing Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. More than 70 women have accused the movie mogul of sexual misconduct, including rape. Rachel Crooks: 'Hold Mr Trump to the same standard as Harvey Weinstein and other men' @dwnews - Harvey Weinstein accusers take to social media to share their stories   © Deutsche Welle 2018