Newsline | 22.03.2018, 17:15 UTC

If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here.

Newsline 22.03.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Washington issues a 'pause' on steel and aluminum tariffs for EU, says US official Hours before the tariffs were to go into effect, the US president has exempted the EU and other countries. But China is expected to take the full brunt of the tariffs in what observers believe could trigger a trade war. A slap in the face for Harley Davidson? German economy minister says he found 'open ears' in US on tariffs Germany, the US and non-free trade Germany and EU hit back at Donald Trump's trade war threat US tariffs cast a dark shadow over China's economy As China takes 'center stage,' Europe stands at a crossroads China getting nervous about looming US tariffs Does Donald Trump eye a weak dollar? US trade groups warn against higher tariffs Trump forges ahead with new tariffs, offers exemption China: Trade war with US would be disastrous Ukraine detains ex-POW Nadiya Savchenko over alleged terror plot Ukrainian authorities have detained Nadiya Savchenko, an ex-combat pilot in Ukraine's air force, on suspicion of planning an armed attack against the parliament. Savchenko had gained notoriety after her trial in Russia. Savchenko: 'I'll probably have to run for the presidency." Ukraine accuses war hero lawmaker of planning attack on parliament Nadiya Savchenko: The thorn in President Poroshenko's side? Savchenko: 'Ukraine is paying for Europe's freedom' Jailed Ukrainian pilot Savchenko resumes hunger strike Nicolas Sarkozy: Life is 'living hell' since Libya funding accusations Ex-French President Sarkozy has blamed Gadhafi supporters for allegations that he accepted campaign funding from Libya in 2007. In his statement to investigating judges he said evidence for the charges "did not exist." French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy charged in campaign funding investigation Sarkozy again targeted over alleged Libyan campaign funding France's Sarkozy placed under investigation over 2012 campaign funding Nicolas Sarkozy corruption charges reveal France's loose campaign finance practices Turkey rejects Angela Merkel's criticism over Afrin offensive After Angela Merkel broke her silence on Turkey's Afrin offensive and condemned the attack, Ankara rejected her stance as "unacceptable." Merkel also decried the assault on Ghouta ahead of reports of evacuations. Turkey: Offensive against Kurds in Syria will continue Turkey to expand fight against Syrian Kurds east of Afrin Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin: What you need to know Syria: Rocket fire kills at least 35 in Damascus shopping area Syria: President Bashar Assad visits troops in eastern Ghouta World UN peacekeeping mission UN hails Liberia peacekeeping mission as a 'success' At a ceremony to mark the end of the mission, Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed described the mission as a major milestone for both Liberia and the UN. The mission comes to an end after nearly 15 years. Liberia's political stability has spurred growth Frustration grows among the young in Liberia George Weah sworn in as president of Liberia UN's Guterres: Trump budget would make UN peacekeeping 'simply impossible' UNMIL returns security control to Liberia The Democratic Republic of Congo From DRC to Uganda: Refugees flee across the water The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing one of Africa's worst humanitarian disasters. Since the start of 2018, more than 50,000 Congolese have fled to Uganda, many by boat. Simone Schlindwein sent this report. Humanitarian crisis hits DR Congo DR Congo's looming humanitarian disaster UN warns situation in DR Congo reaching 'breaking point' DRC: President Joseph Kabila battles on many fronts Uganda: Is it still Africa's bread-basket? How much does the EU care about human rights? Human rights groups have criticized the European Union for failing to uphold its values while tackling the migrant crisis. Where are its red lines? Conflict Zone meets European Parliament Vice President Ioan Pascu. Ioan Pașcu on Conflict Zone Conflict Zone - Human Rights Wronged Alfonso Dastis on Conflict Zone Philippines gives official notice of International Criminal Court withdrawal EU urges Poland to respect judicial reforms deadline or face Article 7 sanctions Hungary's PM Viktor Orban warns of immigration threat at National Day rally Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont warns of 'repeat elections' as top court blocks successor Frontex launches new EU border control mission Operation Themis   © Deutsche Welle 2018