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Newsline 14.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC Germany What links Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption probe and ThyssenKrupp? How is the Israeli prime minister linked to an allegedly corrupt deal with German steel producer ThyssenKrupp? And what role did the German side play? Netanyahu calls police report a 'biased, extreme document' Turkey and Israel: Animosity ends when it comes to money Germany approves deal on three submarines for Israel Benjamin Netanyahu being investigated for fraud, breach of trust and bribery Israeli police make six arrests over ThyssenKrupp 'Submarine Affair' Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu's wife faces possible corruption trial News EC President Juncker defends system against French calls for reform Outgoing EC chief Jean-Claude Juncker has denied pushing for a European super-state. He defended the way top EU officials are chosen, despite the wishes of France's President Emmanuel Macron. German coalition talks - Juncker: 'I'm very satisfied' Jean-Claude Juncker: 'Sufficient progress has been made' Boris Johnson: Brexit holds 'more hope than fear' Juncker: EU hopes UK will rejoin bloc after Brexit EU heads warm to idea of UK canceling Brexit EU partners welcome German coalition's planned 'new departure for Europe' Juncker: EU member states must contribute more post-Brexit First aid convoy in months reaches town east of Damascus The rebel-held town of Nashabiyah in Syria has received its first humanitarian aid convoy since November 2017. Violence in Syria has worsened in the past few weeks despite deescalation agreements and ceasefire requests. Strong support for Turkish offensive, dissent suppressed Syria ceasefire: Truce as Russia announces de-escalation zone near Homs Russia-backed Syria peace conference in Sochi gets off to rocky start Macron: France will 'strike' if proven Syria using chemical arms US is committed to Middle East peace, says Rex Tillerson US investigating possible sarin gas attacks in Syria: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis UN warns of humanitarian disaster, displacement in northwest Syria Syria: UN calls for one-month ceasefire to allow aid access Paris terror attacks 2015: Man who rented apartment to terrorists acquitted Jawad Bendaoud had argued that he had no knowledge of the attackers' plans, which killed 130 individuals. He will walk free after a court found that there was insufficient evidence to convict him of terrorism charges. Salah Abdeslam goes on trial in Belgium 2015 Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam stands trial in Brussels First trial connected with 2015 Paris attacks underway Two years after Bataclan terrorist attacks France 'must forget' World Europe faces China, Japan in high-speed rail battle in Asia Europe's rail giants have joined forces with a Malaysian firm to bid for a train project connecting Malaysia and Singapore. Together, they want to take on Asian rivals like China's state-owned CRRC. Siemens, Alstom create European rail giant China corners new train market Siemens, Alstom merge rail businesses to create 'European champion' Opinion: Europe and an Airbus on rails China's high-speed rail plans for Asia inch closer Unfair competition: The battle between high-speed rail and low-cost airlines Japan's bullet train to speed up India's shabby railways Environment clean cities Can free public transport really cut emissions? Germany is reportedly mulling plans for fare-free public transport. But to reduce emissions, it might be better off investing in improved services and penalizing car use, expert Oded Cats explains. Come on and take a free ride! Germany considering free public transportation to take on air pollution EU Environment Commissioner rejects member states' plans to tackle air pollution Germany's air pollution: Clean up or pay up? Five of the world's biggest environmental problems Science What's in a kiss? 12 *fun* facts about kissing Time for the best pastime ever - it's Valentine's Day! Smooching burns calories and strengthens the immune system, but despite its health properties, it's not allowed in public all over the world. Pucker up! It's International Kissing Day   © Deutsche Welle 2018