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Daily Bulletin 29.03.2018 | 17:30 UTC
Germany sells arms to Turkey despite Afrin offensive, German broadcaster reports
Last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the Turkish offensive in the Syrian enclave "unacceptable." But that has not stopped her government from selling arms to Turkey, German public media reported.
German interior minister to keep migrants in asylum centers
Germany's new interior minister, Horst Seehofer, wants to open the first so-called "anchor center" in the autumn. Many migrants are to be housed there from arrival to deportation. But police are skeptical.
H&M sits on billions of unsold clothes as profits plummet
The retail behemoth has posted its lowest numbers in over a decade. The news comes amidst an increase in online shopping, as well as a series of human rights scandals.
Patriotic term 'Heimat' driving new German 'identity politics'
What does "Heimat" signify? A feeling of home and belonging to a place, a personal comfort zone? Sociologist Armin Nassehi discusses the numerous interpretations of the sometimes controversial term.
How will France deal with rising anti-Semitism?
Some people in France hope the outrage over the killing of 85-year-old Mireille Knoll may turn the tide against an upsurge in anti-Semitism in the country. Others are not so sure. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris.
'Faith in peacekeeping is being undermined'
UN peacekeepers have again been accused of sexually abusing people they are assigned to protect. The global campaign Code Blue is seeking an end to impunity for UN personnel — but re-establishing trust will take time.
Why are Russia and the West allowed to spy on each other?
The expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK, US and several other NATO states has cast a light on the world of espionage. DW looks at why spies are allowed to even operate in a targeted country in the first place.
Spanish court bans 'Don Quixote' tool to read forbidden book
Spanish booksellers had protested against the banning of a book. Their ploy to use Cervantes' 17th-century literary masterpiece to make it available has now been quashed, reports Santiago Saez from Madrid.
Malala Yousafzai – loved abroad, maligned at home
Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai has returned to Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012. DW examines why Malala – loved around the world – is not so popular in her home country.
Could departing advertisers kill Facebook?
"Move fast and break things" is a famous Facebook corporate motto. The recent data breach scandal has certainly seen trust broken fast, especially among users. Will it leak into Facebook's key revenue source?
Australia coach Darren Lehmann becomes latest to fall in ball tampering scandal
After the suspension of his captain and vice-captain, Australia coach Darren Lehmann has fallen on his sword. Lehmann has resigned from his post after the ball tampering scandal despite being cleared of wrongdoing.
Too sweet and too fatty: What's really hidden in the Easter nest?
On Easter Sunday, it starts again, the hunt for the Easter eggs. But even if it makes children's eyes shine, we should be aware that a chocolate bunny has two sides and only one of them is sweet.

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