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Daily Bulletin 26.03.2018 | 17:30 UTC
Germany, other countries expel Russian diplomats over Skripal poisoning
The German Foreign Ministry has said that it will dismiss four Moscow diplomats over the alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy. Several western countries have announced similar moves against the Kremlin.
Siberian shopping mall fire kills dozens of people in Kemerovo
Dozens of people are dead and at least 11 people are missing after a blaze at a shopping center in the Siberian town of Kemerovo. Russian authorities say the death toll was so high as "serious violations were committed."
Israeli-Palestinian peace process: 'Don't tear down bridges,' Heiko Maas warns
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has reiterated Germany's commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During a visit to the region, he urged the Palestinians "not to tear down bridges."
India's Narendra Modi in hot water over alleged app data-sharing
A row has broken out in India between Modi's BJP party and the opposition INC over the prime minister's alleged misuse of data. An anonymous hacker claims Modi's official app shared users' data without consent.
Egyptian voters head to polls for presidential election
Polls have opened in Egypt for a presidential election in which voters will choose between the current president, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, and a little-known challenger. Some 60 million people are eligible to vote.
Fewer deportations from Germany due to lack of travel documents
The number of migrants who cannot be deported rose in Germany in 2017. Authorities often struggle to obtain the relevant travel documents from their countries of origin, according to a report.
Yemen Houthi rebels rally against Saudi bombing in Sanaa
Supporters of Houthi rebels staged a massive rally in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, to mark the third anniversary of the Saudi-led bombing campaign. The rebels said the missiles they fired at Riyadh were a "message."
Remington, maker of Sandy Hook AR-15, files for bankruptcy
The US gunmaker Remington has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of falling sales. The company makes the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle used in a 2012 mass shooting that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead.
Zimbabwe's former First Lady Grace Mugabe investigated for ivory smuggling
The former first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, is suspected by wildlife officials of having smuggled ivory worth millions of dollars. The wife of ex-President Robert Mugabe was once tipped to lead the country.
German court set to rule on Carles Puigdemont detention
A decision on whether Germany will extradite ex-Catalonian leader Carles Puigdemont won't be made before Easter. The case likely hinges on the similarity between Spanish and German law.
Auschwitz color photo: 'A 14-year-old girl, not just a statistic'
Marina Amaral's realistic colorization of black-and-white photos has earned her international renown. The self-taught artist is currently working with the Auschwitz museum to make Holocaust images even more striking.
Ata, Ötzi and Tutankhamun: What's so fascinating about mummies?
Mummies tell us stories of past times, with some going as far back as thousands of years ago. But how does mummification work? And what are the world's most famous mummies?

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