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Newsline 20.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Pro-Syrian government militia move into Kurdish-controlled Afrin despite Turkish warnings The deployment of pro-Syrian government forces raises the prospect of clashes with Turkish forces in Afrin. Soon after the convoy arrived, Syrian state media reported that Turkey had targeted them with shellfire. Shifting alliances in Syria's protracted war Mass funeral of Kurdish fighters killed in clashes Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin: What you need to know Syrian army to help Kurdish forces repel Turkish offensive in Afrin: reports Erdogan: Turkish army will besiege Afrin within days Syrian conflict: Where does the Assad regime stand on the Afrin offensive? Who are the Kurds? South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa announces 'lifestyle audits' for public officials Outlining his first steps to tackle corruption, the new South African president told parliament he plans to screen the lifestyles of future government officials. He also spoke up over the deadly Marikana miners' strike. Cyril Ramaphosa: 'A new dawn is upon us' South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa delivers message of hope in state of the nation address Marikana massacre: 'Anger, sadness and total disbelief' South Africa: The rise and fall of the ANC South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan sacked in cabinet reshuffle South African President Jacob Zuma resigns 'with immediate effect' 17 Turks flee to Greece seeking asylum A group of Turkish citizens landed on a Greek island in a dinghy after reportedly fleeing Turkey for fear of political persecution. Several hundred Turks have fled to Greece as the crackdown over the 2016 coup continues. Dismissed Turkish academics try to begin a new life Turkey axes another 2,700 public workers in post-coup crackdown Turkish court denies German ambassador entry to Kurdish politician's trial Turkish military officers in Greece: "I don't think extradition is on the table" Hundreds of Turkish officials seek asylum in Germany: report Germany's lack of military readiness 'dramatic,' says Bundeswehr commissioner The German parliament's military commissioner has published a report sharply critical of Germany's combat-readiness. The problem comes amid the country's increasing involvement in military missions abroad. The German Military - Filling the Ranks Von der Leyen calls for long-term commitment in Afghanistan Germany's Bundeswehr 'lacks basic equipment' for NATO mission German military short on tanks for NATO mission 'No more missions for Germany's navy,' warns armed forces ombudsman German defense minister envisions expanded Bundeswehr role in Iraq German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at a crossroads Merkel-led coalition: Decisive times as SPD members vote on pact Trump calls on NATO members to contribute 'their fair share' NATO chief urges European nations to boost defense spending German defense spending way below 2-percent target World Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: Succession wrangle at Morgan Tsvangirai's funeral Skirmishes break out between rival factions of Zimbabwe's MDC-T party during the funeral of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Observers fear that the disarray within the MDC will weaken the opposition. Divisions threaten to split Zimbabwe's MDC party Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai 'has left big shoes to fill' Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies Will India become a Hyperloop pioneer? A transport startup backed by Richard Branson has inked a deal to build a Hyperloop system between the Indian cities Mumbai and Pune. It's unclear, though, if the technology addresses India's infrastructure bottlenecks. Hyperloop – more than just a pipe dream? Travel via Hyperloop Hyperloop company plans high-speed link Is Elon Musk's futuristic dream of hyperloop transportation about to become true? Hyperloop project moves forward in UAE Japan's bullet train to speed up India's shabby railways Hyperloop travel is coming to Europe Environment forests European court opinion offers hope for Poland's primeval forest Europe's highest court looks set to rule against what environmentalists see as an attack by Poland's nationalist government on the continent's oldest forest. The Fight for Europe's Last Primeval Forest Kaczynski: Poland will stand its ground in EU spat Poland says it's complying with EU warning to stop logging or face fines European court tells Warsaw to halt Bialowieza forest logging Polish police break up protest against Bialowieza forest logging Can the EU save Poland's Bialowieza forest? Will Europe's last primeval forest survive Poland's politics?   © Deutsche Welle 2018