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Newsline 13.03.2018 | 17:15 UTC Breaking News Donald Trump replaces US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Mike Pompeo A senior State Department official says Tillerson learned about his firing from a tweet. CIA Director Mike Pompeo will become the next secretary of state and Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel will take over as CIA chief. Trump: Tillerson and I 'disagreed on things' Mixed messages on North Korea from Trump and Tillerson - Q&A with Steven Fish Rex Tillerson ends Africa trip with focus on security Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rejects rumors of resignation Rex Tillerson still leads State Department, White House says Rex Tillerson: Company man and Putin pal Donald Trump waives Iran nuclear sanctions for third time, warns he won't do it again 'Rapid loss' of US diplomats under Trump Administration prompts fears of weakened influence World Political confusion reigns in Kenya after Odinga, Kenyatta deal It's unclear what the new deal between opposition leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta means for the country after months of political turmoil. Kenyans count cost of deeply divisive election re-run Kenyan election: Kenyatta sworn in amid high security and opposition rally Kenya repeats presidential election with opposition boycott Kenya: Huge crowds at opposition leader's 'swearing in' ceremony Kenya deeply divided Japanese consumers increasingly getting a taste for German food Stereotypical images of German bread, beer and sausages begin to fade in Japan as imports of fine wines, quality meat and high-end chocolate and cocoa products rise. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Leaders of 11 countries ink huge trade deal #MeToo makes slow progress in male-dominated Japan Japan wants to attract more European travelers Japan gets serious about hydrogen fueling stations How sustainably do Germans eat? Can Japan compete with China over development aid? Japan's Finance Ministry admits to doctoring documents linked to Abe's wife Waiting for benefits from Sierra Leone's giant 'peace diamond' A year ago, a 709-carat diamond was unearthed outside a remote village in eastern Sierra Leone. DW's Abu-Bakarr Jalloh reports on how little villagers there have benefited from the find. Sierra Leone presidential poll set for Julius Maada Bio and Samura Kamara runoff Pastor finds 709-carat diamond in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone 'Peace Diamond' undersells for over $6 million at auction News Iran: Political scientist Sadegh Zibakalam jailed over DW interview An Iranian court has sentenced Sadegh Zibakalam to 18 months in prison. The prominent political analyst is accused of "spreading lies and propaganda against the Islamic Republic" in an interview he gave to DW. EU states agree on transparency rules to curb tax avoidance European Union countries have agreed on new rules to crack down on cross-border schemes that help companies evade taxes. Tax professionals who fail to inform authorities about these ploys will be hit with penalties. The whistleblower Rudolf Elmer EU ministers tackle tax havens Panama papers: EU draws up blacklist EU names and shames 17 countries in tax haven blacklist The 'who's who' of European tax havens EU Commission to crack down on corporate tax avoidance G20 faces push for tax haven transparency Paradise Papers sends shockwaves around the world Oxfam urges EU action on 'tax havens' EU launches investigation into IKEA tax deals Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah survives assassination attempt in Gaza The prime minister of the Palestinian Authority (PA) was scheduled to speak at a waste plant opening in Gaza when the incident ocurred. One PA leader has accused rival Hamas of responsibility. Violent protests over Trump's Jerusalem decision continue Significance of the Hamas-Fatah deal: Tania Krämer from Jerusalem US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital Hamas calls for third intifada after US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital US designates Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh an international terrorist Israel airstrikes strike Gaza Strip during Palestinian 'day of rage' Rival Palestinian parties Fatah and Hamas agree to hold elections by end of 2018 Hamas leader rejects US call to lay down arms, recognize Israel What are Fatah and Hamas? Newsletters & Co. 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