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Daily Bulletin 21.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC Angela Merkel stresses migrants, Islam in first Bundestag address of new government In the first major speech of her new term, German Chancellor Angela Merkel struck a conciliatory tone on immigration while offering an inclusive message on Islam. "Germany can do it," she said, and "we are all Germany." Berlin mayor calls for basic income in Germany — or does he? Berlin Mayor Michael Müller wants Germany to introduce what he terms a solidarity-based basic income. While some say his label isn't accurate, the plan throws critical light on the country's welfare program, Hartz IV. EU approves German chemical giant Bayer's takeover of Monsanto The European Commission has given its blessing to the €54 billion deal, despite opposition from farmers and environmental groups. The acquisition will create the world's largest integrated pesticides and seeds company. France drafts sexual violence, abuse and harassment prevention bill French Gender Equality Minister Marlene Schiappa has presented a bill to combat sexual violence and harassment. The legislation includes groundbreaking changes to laws regarding the age of consent and street harassment. Cambridge Analytica: Facebook 'outraged' over misuse of user data As anger spreads over the improper use of user information, Facebook says it is the victim of a deception by Cambridge Analytica. The social media giant now faces shareholder lawsuits after its stock value plummented. Nigeria: Kidnapped schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram Boko Haram has released 101 of the 110 schoolgirls that the Islamist militant group abducted in Nigeria last month. The return of the girls came with a sinister warning for the girls' parents. Kabul suicide bombing: Heavy casualties in New Year's blast At least 26 people have been killed and another 52 injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up during Persian New Year's celebrations in Kabul. The "Islamic State" group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Europe faces growing homeless population as housing costs soar The gap between rich and poor in the European housing market is widening as the number of homeless people on the continent grows, according to a new study. Germany, too, has been affected — for a number of reasons. Will K-Pop diplomacy ease tension ahead of Korea talks? North Korea has agreed to a pop concert with South Korean performers in Pyongyang ahead of bilateral talks. Can an exchange of culture and music smooth the way for tougher discussions? Julian Ryall reports. The artworks Facebook has turned into porn Pictures of artworks depicting nudity are constantly deleted from Facebook by algorithms and actual staff at the social media giant. This time, the victim was France's most esteemed national heroine. Species hunters explore the 'sexy part' of biodiversity This week, experts are meeting to discuss how we can avert an extinction crisis. But much of the planet's biodiversity isn't even known to science yet. Conservationists still struggle to find out what's really out there. Bundesliga club Hamburg: From European glory to relegation and riots On 25 May 1983, Hamburg beat Juventus to win the European Cup. Now, 35 years later, one of Germany's most famous clubs is on the brink of being relegated from the Bundesliga for the first time. How has it come to this?   © Deutsche Welle 2018