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Newsline 21.02.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Turkey warns that any allies of Kurdish fighters constitute 'legitimate target' Turkey has warned of "serious consequences" for any group trying to reinforce Kurds in Afrin, after a pro-Assad militia sent troops to the region. Ankara also slammed the bombing in Ghouta as a "crime against humanity." UNICEF 'has no words to describe' situation in Ghouta Pro-Syrian government troops enter Afrin Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin: What you need to know Pro-Syrian government militia move into Kurdish-controlled Afrin despite Turkish warnings Erdogan: Turkish army will besiege Afrin within days Which rebel groups are fighting in Syria's Eastern Ghouta? Ghouta: Death toll soars as Syrian government bombards rebel-held city US evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99 The Baptist preacher who counseled presidents and spoke about the Bible to hundreds of millions has passed away in his native North Carolina. Conservative politicians paid tribute to Graham online. Luther's scattered faithful: Protestantism in Latin America German churches see rise in baptisms for refugees The Luther effect: How Protestantism went global German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide France presents new immigration bill The new legislation would criminalize illegal border crossings but aims to cut the waiting time on asylum applications. Migrant rights groups have called for the bill to be withdrawn, labeling it "too repressive." Macron vows no return of Calais migrant camp Debris and ashes: 'Jungle' of Calais demolished Emmanuel Macron vows not to allow Calais migrant camp repeat Opinion: The EU is divided by refugee policy Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Theresa May's search for the exit The Migration Dilemma: 'We were treated like animals' Follow the money: What are the EU's migration policy priorities? World Restoring India's depleting rivers - an uphill task India's water crisis has worsened over the past couple of decades, as an increased number of rivers dry up. But several non-governmental organizations are working to restore them. Murali Krishnan reports. Water security in northern India Ganges under threat from climate change Delhi's water crisis highlights Indian capital's vulnerability India faces a crippling water crisis 100,000 without drinking water in the Maldives Water scarcity in Pakistan – A bigger threat than terrorism Indonesia's rightward tilt under a liberal president Religious conservatives in Indonesia have managed to increase their influence over the past couple of years, when someone who is considered to be liberal and modernizer - Joko Widodo - has been in office as president. Indonesia: Punishment under Sharia Indonesians protest against Trump's Jerusalem move Helping Indonesia's poor Indonesia's political climate 'increasingly embittered' Indonesia goes after Islamists - finally Indonesia debates bill criminalizing gay sex and any sex outside of marriage 'AyoPoligami' - Polygamy in Indonesia made easier with new app Opinion: Blasphemy verdict mainstreams Islamization in Indonesia Public canings - Shariah defines Indonesia's Aceh province Why Indonesia's Islamists are targeting Jakarta's Christian governor Why are more Indonesians favoring Shariah? Former US ambassador: 'Syrian situation extremely dangerous' You would be forgiven for thinking that the state of world affairs is even more dire than usual. In an interview with DW, former US ambassador Victoria Nuland says the US and Russia need to get their act together. Shifting alliances in Syria's protracted war Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin 'agree on Syria,' brush off election meddling Moscow laughs off Washington's 'Kremlin Report' Syria conflict: What do the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran want? US mission creep in Syria: Is it legal? Cash is king in Myanmar, but for how long? Since 2012, Myanmar has seen a steady economic growth, but most people in the Southeast Asian country still don't possess a bank account and prefer to use cash for financial dealings. Ate Hoekstra reports from Yangon. Myanmar economy to improve under Suu Kyi? Myanmar´s high economic hopes as parliament opens Challenges await Myanmar's quest for change ADB: Human capital and infrastructure key to Myanmar's growth Myanmar's widening rural-urban divide Germans hesitant to invest in Myanmar Myanmar: Banknotes in boxes and power outages   © Deutsche Welle 2018