Daily Bulletin | 11.03.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 11.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC China scraps presidential term limit, enabling Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely Chinese lawmakers have passed a landmark constitutional amendment that removes presidential term limits. The move paves the way for President Xi Jinping to become president for life. What Xi Jinping and Mao have in common China considers abolishing presidential term limit Syrian forces continue eastern Ghouta assault after cutting off enclave's main town Syrian forces and rebel groups have engaged in fierce fighting on several fronts in eastern Ghouta. Reports suggest a delegation from the opposition-held town of Hammuriyeh is considering an evacuation deal. Syrian forces advance on Eastern Ghouta Hell on earth: Eastern Ghouta France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen proposes rebranding as 'Rassemblement National' The far-right party must transform into a "rallying point to form a majority," Le Pen said at a party congress. She has tried to capitalize on a newfound visibility after her near-success at the presidential election. A visit to the National Front Why are Europeans turning to far-right parties? Uncovering the appeal of France's far-right Steve Bannon addresses France's far-right party congress Trump threatens with tariffs on European cars as trade war looms US President Donald Trump has once more attacked the EU over trade barriers and threatened to slap a tax on imports of European cars. His comments come amid fears of a trade war over new US steel and aluminum tariffs. EU: No 'immediate' clarity from US on trade tariffs World reacts to US tariffs on steel Japan marks 7th anniversary of tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has led a somber ceremony in Tokyo to mark the seventh anniversary of the tsunami disaster. The tragedy killed some 18,500 people and triggered the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Fukushima: the appearance of progress Fukushima victims to get compensation German city's Tafel food bank reverses decision to ban foreigners A food bank in the city Essen will once again serve non-Germans after it blocked its services to foreigners in January. The local chairman had defended the decision, saying 75 percent of those served were foreigners. Outrage in Germany after food bank turns foreigners away Russian ex-spy poisoning: British diners told to wash possessions British authorities have advised up to 500 Salisbury pubgoers to wash their clothes and belongings after traces of nerve agent were found. Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal was attacked in the English town last week. Russian ex-spy victim of attempted murder with nerve agent Britain warns Kremlin over suspected poisoning of ex-spy Macron and Modi kick-start International Solar Alliance The French president has pledged hundreds of millions for solar projects in developing countries at the International Solar Alliance summit in New Delhi. He also took a jibe at Trump for leaving the Paris agreement. Macron solidifies his position as de facto leader in the fight against climate change India intensifies green energy push Pro-Kurdish and Turkish protesters clash at German airport Scuffles occurred at Düsseldorf airport between protesters at opposing rallies over Turkey's Afrin offensive. Pro-Kurdish demonstrations have also taken place elsewhere in Germany over the weekend. Germany's future interior minister Horst Seehofer vows to increase deportations The incoming interior minister has said he has a "master plan for faster asylum procedures, and more consistent deportations." He also said there was a need for a strong state to protect Germany's liberal values. Cuba vote marks final chapter of Castro legacy Cubans head to the polls to select a new parliament, the penultimate step in picking Raul Castro's successor. Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel is expected to take over, ending the Castro family's six decades in power. Confusion over fate of Cuba's private sector US-Cuba relations under Trump Enter our travel video competition! Did you shoot brilliant pictures of the world's most beautiful places on your last vacation? Then send us your video and win a DW travel backpack and DW rain jacket!   © Deutsche Welle 2018