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Newsline 18.03.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Russia: 'Strong turnout' in presidential elections Voting is underway in the Russian presidential election, with opinions polls projecting Vladimir Putin to win by a wide margin. But the vote could be marred by reports of widespread voting irregularities and violations. Putin's only worry in Russian election is low turnout Crimea four years after the Russian takeover Russian opposition parties form united front against Putin Vladimir Putin 4.0 — Russia's wartime president Russia votes: Vladimir Putin is counting on female turnout Alexei Navalny gains backing across Russia for presidential bid Where is the Russian economy headed? Khodorkovsky: Nobody knows where Putin will drag Russia Is it time for Germany to revisit its Russia relationship? Putin's certain victory: What you need to know about the Russian presidential election Italian town slammed over memorial that includes Nazi soldiers A wartime association has decried a memorial for commemorating Italy's liberation fighters alongside Nazis paratroopers. More than 50,000 Allied soldiers are believed to have died in the Battle of Cassino. German-speaking Italy and the legacy of fascism How a normal World War II soldier became a war criminal Syria: President Bashar Assad visits troops in eastern Ghouta Assad visited army positions in newly-captured areas in eastern Ghouta. Government forces have retaken more than 80 percent of the former rebel bastion since launching a major air and ground offensive in February. Thousands flee eastern Ghouta as Syrian forces step up assault Eastern Ghouta - Life in Hell Syria: Al-Qaida and IS increasingly lose territory to Assad Syria: Thousands flee as battles in eastern Ghouta and Afrin escalate Syrian forces continue eastern Ghouta assault after cutting off enclave's main town Syrian war crimes accountability mechanism short on funds Syria: More than 10,000 people flee eastern Ghouta as fighting intensifies Which rebel groups are fighting in Syria's eastern Ghouta? Opinion: The twisted logic of the war in Syria UK lawmakers suggest postponing Brexit in committee report A cross-party parliamentary committee has urged the government to consider a "limited extension" if key issues aren't dealt with. The committee's chair said "credible, detailed proposals" need to be put forward now. Northern Ireland's fragile peace 'all about the border' Remainers launch campaign for second Brexit referendum UK must give 'realistic solution' to Ireland border issue, says EU's Donald Tusk The Irish border — what you need to know BDI: German industry needs clarity on Brexit by next week Brexit cost study: 'Failing to prepare is preparing to fail' Brexit deal: What we know about the EU-UK agreement Southeast Asian nations defy Donald Trump's trade protectionism The first-ever ASEAN summit in Australia has ended. Southeast Asian nations have called on North Korea to end its nuclear program and taken a firm stance against protectionism in view of Donald Trump's trade policies. Trade War: Trump against the World? Australia protests mar ASEAN summit in Sydney India, ASEAN agree on maritime cooperation as China asserts power Philippines' Duterte scales back building work in South China Sea spat Australia drifts toward China amid wobbly US ties China seeks to avoid trade war with US ASEAN 50 years on: Success or failure? Sweden and North Korea end talks ahead of possible Trump-Kim summit Myanmar ready to work with UN on Rohingya repatriations Myanmar 'militarizing' razed Rohingya villages in Rakhine – Amnesty Israel destroys new Hamas tunnel in Gaza It was the fourth such tunnel destroyed by Israeli forces in as many months. The Israeli military also launched an airstrike against an underground military complex in Gaza. US freezes contributions to organizations in Palestine Israel vows to destroy all Gaza attack tunnels by year-end Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas Israel says it will further intensify Gaza offensive Sports Bundesliga live: RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich After Schalke and Dortmund both won, Bayern Munich can't win the league in Leipzig today, but a win over last season's runners-up would give them a chance to wrap it up against BVB in two weeks' time. Live action! 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