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Daily Bulletin 07.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC
EU warns of post-Brexit trade 'frictions,' rejects UK ambitions for unique trade deal
EU-UK ties won't be "frictionless," but there's no need for a wall between neighbors, EU Council President Tusk has said. Still, guidelines he presented pour cold water on British calls for a post-Brexit free trade deal.
EU, IMF and WTO warn US President Donald Trump: trade wars are 'easy to lose'
The EU has said US tariffs would be met with a "proportionate response." The European Council, IMF and WTO have warned Trump he is very wrong about trade wars being easy to win.
Ex-Russian spy poisoned by nerve agent, police say
A nerve agent is suspected to have poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, UK authorities said. Russia has denied any involvement the incident.
German court allows courtroom headscarf ban
A Muslim legal trainee was again denied permission to wear a hijab in court. A judge ruled in favor of a headscarf ban one month before a new law comes into effect and puts an end to years of debate.
UN human rights chief paints bleak picture of violations around the globe
From Syria to Yemen and the US, the UN human rights body has delivered a scathing annual report on violations and threats to rights around the globe. Syria and Myanmar have some of the worst conditions.
EU urges Italy to tackle reforms after 'excessive economic imbalances'
Brussels has called on Italy to "boost the reform momentum" as it continues its sluggish recovery after the 2008 crisis. But the warning may fall on deaf ears after eurosceptics led the polls in last week's election.
Olympic champion Mo Farah victim of 'racial harassment' at Munich airport
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has released a video on Instagram showing him being "racially" harassed by Munich airport staff. Farah is seen being pushed towards the departure gates by an airport officer.
Germany to expand global military missions
The German government wants to extend six military missions, including in Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen pushed for more Bundeswehr interventions, but not everyone backs the move.
'Freital Group' members found guilty of terror-related crimes
Eight people have been found guilty of numerous crimes including deliberate attacks on refugee shelters in Germany. After a yearlong trial, the legal points hinged on the very nature of the group's structure and intent.
11 Pacific nations to sign regional trade deal — without US
Japan has taken the lead in forging the agreement that has evolved from the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal after Washington pulled out, but the US would be welcomed in the future, say experts.
Blue economy: Not just for the fish
Moving to a "blue" economy is crucial for the sustainability in our world's oceans, say experts at the 5th World Ocean Summit happening in Mexico this week. But what is "blue economy" actually about?
Overtourism: where will it take us?
At the ITB travel trade show in Berlin "overtourism" is hotly debated. Majorca, Venice and Berlin — they all suffer from the excesses of tourism, even though tourists are an important economic factor.
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