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Newsline 16.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC News German journalist Deniz Yücel released from jail in Turkey - lawyer Deniz Yücel, a German journalist who had been in jail in Turkey for a year, has been released from jail pending trial. Berlin welcomed the news, but warned that other reporters, among them Germans, remain in detention. Opinion: Deniz Yücel's year in Turkish prison Jürgen Hardt on Yücel release German journalist Mesale Tolu urges more government pressure on Turkey Chancellor Angela Merkel sees hurdles in way of improved Turkish relations Angela Merkel must stop 'cozying up' to Turkey, German opposition demands A timeline of the year Deniz Yücel has spent in Erdogan's prisons in Turkey Authorities alerted about Florida shooter dozens of times Police were called to the home of Nikolas Cruz, at least twice by his own mother, over his disturbing behavior. The FBI has admitted to receiving a tip about the shooter last year. US school shooting in Florida leaves at least 17 dead 8 facts about gun control in the US Florida school shooter charged with 17 counts of murder The AR-15: the most popular rifle in the US Florida school shooting leaves 17 dead After Las Vegas shooting, NRA calls for legal review of bump stocks UN calls on Iran to stop 'surge' of juvenile executions The UN human rights office has said Iran is the worst in the world when it comes to sentencing minors to the death penalty, an international crime. Three minors were executed in January, and 80 more remain on death row. Amnesty report: Death sentences up, executions down Iranian woman faces imminent execution after "unfair trial" UN notes 'staggering surge' of executions in Iran Amnesty: Iran's death row reform falls short Amnesty International: Fewer executions worldwide, but more death sentences Child marriage in Iran forces girls into a life of oppression France: Rape charges against Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin dropped Paris prosecutors have said an initial probe did not provide grounds needed to proceed on the rape claims. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe defended the rising political star, but Dermanin could face more charges. France: Macron's rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape France: President Emmanuel Macron vows to tackle violence against women US President Donald Trump bemoans how 'mere' sexual abuse allegations lead to resignations French environment minister denies sexual harassment allegations World Opinion: Deniz Yücel's release shows the limits of Erdogan's power The release of German journalist Deniz Yücel can be chalked up to persistent diplomacy. It also shows that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not as omnipotent as he thinks, says DW's Jens Thurau. German journalist Deniz Yücel released from jail in Turkey - lawyer A timeline of the year Deniz Yücel spent in Erdogan's prisons in Turkey Chancellor Angela Merkel sees hurdles in way of improved Turkish relations AKP Vice-Chair: Human rights 'have excelled' under Erdogan Foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey urge rapprochement Germany's Martin Schulz drops bid for foreign minister job after SPD pressure Rex Tillerson says US and Turkey have 'same goals' in Syria African Roots Queen Njinga Mbande: The diplomat warrior Njinga Mbande was a diplomat and a military chief from the 17th century in the territory which is now known as Angola. She fought the Portuguese through military actions and diplomacy until her death at 82. Queen Njinga Mbande: The diplomat warrior Russian ice skaters baffled over Olympic ban Figure skater Ivan Bukin is one of over 100 Russian athletes barred from the Olympics over the doping scandal. The IOC decision has bewildered Bukin and confirmed what many in Russia believe is an anti-Russian campaign. Olympic Games - Russia remains defiant CAS rejects dozens of appeals from Russian athletes Opinion: Russians have right to be jubilant after IOC and WADA farce Russia to organize alternative competition for banned Olympic athletes 2018 Winter Olympics: A day-by-day account Germany's Savchenko and Massot win pairs figure skating gold with world record score © Deutsche Welle 2018