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Newsline 03.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Defense Russia slams new US nuclear weapons proposal In a new report, the Pentagon proposes increasing the military's "tactical nukes" to counter Russian threats. The Kremlin slammed the proposal, calling it "bellicose" and "anti-Russian," and vowed to defend itself. State of the Union address: Donald Trump on nuclear weapons Survivor recounts horrors of Hiroshima Scientist group moves 'Doomsday Clock' to 2 minutes to midnight Nuclear buttons: How easy is the beginning of the end? Nobel Peace laureates: Nuclear war is 'one tantrum away' Russia mulls boosting missile capabilities on NATO border Syria rebels shoot down Russian jet, kill pilot - monitor Syrian rebels have shot down a Russian jet over Idlib province and killed its pilot, according to a monitor. Syrian troops, backed by Russian air support, launched an offensive on rebel-held Idlib back in December. Concerns about Russia's choice of targets Syria regime reclaims key town for securing route to Aleppo Deadly airstrikes in Syria target Idlib province, leaving 50 people dead UN warns of humanitarian disaster, displacement in northwest Syria Turkish military enters Syria's Idlib province Egypt: Archaeologists uncover ancient tomb near Giza Pyramids The tomb likely belonged to a high ranking female priest, Hetpet, from Egypt's 5th dynasty pharaohs. The 4,400-year-old tomb is the latest in a string of ancient discoveries made in the country in recent months. A mummy, bones and many questions Unlocking the Secrets of Mummy DNA Egypt marks fifth anniversary of pro-democracy uprising in muted fashion Archaeologists in Egypt begin radar scans for secret chamber in Tutankhamun's tomb Is Nefertiti hiding in the Valley of Kings' secret chambers? Egypt uncovers 3,500-year-old tomb of royal goldsmith in Luxor Volkswagen calls for delay of US trial over lawyer's Nazi jab The US unit of Volkswagen has called for the Dieselgate trials to be delayed, after a plaintiffs' lawyer linked the firm with the Holocaust. The lawyer, Michael Melkersen, made the comments in a Netflix documentary. VW executive Oliver Schmidt sentenced to seven years in jail over Dieselgate Car diesel fume experiments on humans 'widespread,' scientists say Volkswagen likely spared billions as US judge rejects state Dieselgate lawsuit VW settlement bill over Dieselgate still rising VW investors looking for answers to Dieselgate World Corruption in Nigeria Head of Nigeria's anti-graft court charged with accepting bribe Nigeria's top anti-corruption judge, tasked with high-profile cases, has himself been charged with illegally accepting money. The country's anti-graft body accused Danladi Umar of demanding a bribe from a suspect. Fighting corruption in Nigeria: What has Buhari achieved? Oil companies Shell and Eni to stand trial in Italy over Nigeria bribes Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria's ex-President, ordered to testify in corruption trial Nigeria suspends top officials over missing humanitarian funds Pressure on Nigeria's Senate President to resign US Congress could clash with Trump administration on new Russia sanctions As it made clear by its recent handling of the so-called "oligarch report," the Trump administration is in no rush to impose new sanctions on Russia. But Congress might force its hand on the issue soon. Europe doesn't want 'permanent' Russia sanctions Trump administration refuses to impose new Russia sanctions despite law Moscow laughs off Washington's 'Kremlin Report' Australian diplomat's tip led to Trump Russia probe: US paper Sports Bundesliga Matchday 21 roundup Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi had a dream debut even as his side limped past Cologne. Comedy goalkeeping stole the show as Bremen defeated Schalke and a sumptuous James Rodriguez volley assured victory for Bayern.   © Deutsche Welle 2018