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Daily Bulletin 02.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC
Brexit: Theresa May calls for unprecedented UK-EU economic partnership
British Prime Minister Theresa May has tried to breathe new life into the Brexit negotiations. The European Union has blamed British officials in recent weeks for a lack of progress during the talks.
NATO joins Angela Merkel and Donald Trump to voice concern about Putin's 'invincible' weapons
A speech by President Vladimir Putin detailing new nuclear weapons in Russia's arsenal has raised fears of a new arms race. NATO has joined Merkel and Trump in voicing concern about the impact of Putin's words.
Vast majority of German voters think SPD is unfit for government
A new poll has called into question the SPD's ability to govern alongside Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives. Nevertheless, SPD voters see a grand coalition deal as the best way forward for their party.
Explosion rocks Burkina Faso army headquarters in Ouagadougou, heavy gunfire reported
Armed gunmen have attacked Burkina Faso's army headquarters in Ouagadougou, with violence also reported near the French embassy. A French envoy to the region described the incident as a "terrorist attack."
Hack of German Foreign Ministry part of 'everyday spying'
Leading German cyberwarfare specialist Sandro Gaycken says that data is stolen from ministries all the time, and the government can do little about it. Hacking and being hacked, he says, is part of everyday state life.
Trade wars and real wars: another perspective on the world economy
Going by growth forecasts, this is a pretty good time for the world economy. Yet a new report warns of big risks, some of which are already coming to bear through US trade policy and stock market jitters.
Italy: Crisis? What crisis?
A national election is here. Italy's banks struggle with bad loans and the state itself is saddled with massive debt — but the voters don't seem to care, and the finance minister is demonstratively relaxed about it all.
Turkey's Erdogan seeks more influence in Africa
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been on tour in Africa again. It is no longer about economic cooperation only. Turkey could also be much involved in the issue of security in the future.
EU-Philippines economic cooperation — what about rights violations?
The EU and the Philippines have signed a multimillion dollar economic cooperation deal. But should the EU be assisting a country whose government is allegedly involved in massive rights abuses? Ana P. Santos reports.
Citizen science: A huge family tree for millions of people
The New York Genome Center has put together a 13-million-person family tree. The project has provided several new insights — and has cast some doubt on one theory on longevity.
Actor Willem Dafoe: 'Germany has changed so much'
Willem Dafoe has played a wide array of roles and has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in this year's Academy Awards, but the actor also has a special connection to Germany. DW spoke with him in Berlin.
Bundesliga: Crucial Dortmund test awaits RB Leipzig
Leipzig face Borussia Dortmund coming off one of the worst stretches in club history. With more tough fixtures in the coming weeks, the soft drink squad need a strong result to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

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