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Newsline 10.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC
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Welfare state: Who's bigger on benefits, Germany or the UK?
The welfare states in Germany and the UK have been able to create a lot of legitimacy for governments. Politicians just had to promise to increase benefits and people would vote for them. But how do the systems compare?
News
German defense minister envisions expanded Bundeswehr role in Iraq
The German military's role must meet "the needs of Iraq," Ursula von der Leyen said after meeting with the Iraqi prime minister. As the fight against "Islamic State" winds down, Baghdad is searching for help rebuilding.
Bali volcano evacuees allowed to return home as alert level lowered
The volcano first sprang to life again in September prompting officials to order a 10-kilometer evacuation zone. But a persistent decline in activity within the crater prompted officials to lower the warning level.
Germany won't dictate how other EU countries are run, says likely Finance Minister Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz, tapped to be Germany's next finance minister, said Berlin will not lecture other EU states about their finances. His comments hint at an about-face in the eurozone's policy of strict fiscal discipline.
Death toll rises in Taiwan earthquake to as bodies pulled from rubble
The prospect of finding any more survivors, more than three days after the earthquake struck, are slim. But rescuers are diligently continuing the search.
800 female 'Islamic State' recruits detained in northern Syria: report
Human Rights Watch has interviewed dozens of "jihadi" brides at detention camps in Syria who want to return home, including at least 15 Germans. Several countries called for ex-IS members to be tried in Iraq and Syria.
Sports
Bundesliga Live: Bayern Munich vs. Schalke
Bayern Munich have the chance to extend their lead and take another step towards the earliest ever Bundesliga title. Visitors Schalke feature Leon Goretzka, who's agreed to join Bayern in the summer. Follow it live.

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