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Daily Bulletin 10.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC
Greece frees German journalists arrested near Turkish border
Two German journalists who were arrested in Greece have been released. The pair, who were reporting on a group of migrants, had not been given permission to enter a restricted military area.
Syrian government forces cut off eastern Ghouta's largest town
Syrian forces have cut off Douma, the largest town in rebel-held eastern Ghouta, from the rest of the region. The military has captured over half of eastern Ghouta following a ferocious three-week assault.
Emmanuel Macron wants France to replace Britain as India's 'gateway to Europe'
On his first official visit to India, President Macron said he wants France to be India's foremost partner in Europe. Trade, security and climate change were high on the agenda during talks between Macron and India's PM.
Saudi Arabia signs warplane deal with UK during crown prince visit
Saudi Arabia's crown prince has wrapped up a three-day visit to the UK by signing a deal to buy 48 warplanes. The jet deal immediately came under criticism from human rights groups.
NRA sues Florida over new gun control law enacted after school shooting
The National Rifle Association has sued to block a new gun control law in Florida just hours after Governor Rick Scott signed it. The pro-gun group said the law discriminates against young people, especially women.
Riddle solved behind 54 severed hands found in Siberian snow
Multiple theories have been swirling around the origin of a bag of severed hands found on an icy Siberian island. Russian investigators now believe they have the answer.
Germany's new health minister Jens Spahn defends food bank's move to bar foreigners
Jens Spahn, Germany's new minister of health, has defended the Tafel food bank's decision to turn away non-Germans. Speaking to German media, Spahn also said he was hopeful the conservatives could win back AfD voters.
German father tramples daughter to death in bid to exorcise demon
A 50-year-old man has been jailed in Switzerland for trampling his daughter to death in a supposed exorcism. He was also accused of engaging in a sexual act to revive his mentally-challenged daughter.
Two ultra-nationalist Buddhist monks in Myanmar return to preaching
Both men have been accused of inciting violence against the country's Muslim minority. Myanmar's most prominent nationalist monk, Wirathu, was once dubbed the "Buddhist Bin Laden."
Mauritius president to resign amid credit card expenditure scandal
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is Africa's only female head of state. She is accused of using a credit card provided by an international non governmental organization to buy clothes and jewelry.
Finland and Norway to explore building Arctic rail link
The two Nordic nations will explore building the first rail connection from a European Union member state to an Arctic Ocean port. The link would cost around around 2.9 billion euros ($3.6 billion).
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich crush Hamburg, Hoffenheim and Augsburg win
A pitiful Hamburg rolled over again in Munich as Bayern thrashed them 6-0. Impressive Augsburg beat Hannover 3-1 while Hoffenheim beat Wolfsburg comfortably. Freiburg will be happy with a point in Berlin.
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