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Newsline 28.03.2018 | 16:15 UTC News Foreign Minister Heiko Maas calls for strengthening of UN The world needs 'more United Nations,' new German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass has said. He is promoting Germany's claim to be elected to one of the 10 non-permanent Security Council seats. Maas: 'It is our responsibilty to battle anti-Semitism and racism' German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at UN to lobby for Security Council seat Israeli-Palestinian peace process: 'Don't tear down bridges,' Heiko Maas warns New Foreign Minister Heiko Maas pledges Germany will not 'duck away' from global responsibilities Catalan independence: Wanted ex-minister Clara Ponsati posts bail in Scotland Catalonia's former-Education Minister Clara Ponsati has been given bail after turning herself in at a police station in Scotland. Meanwhile, Catalan lawmakers gave their backing to former-President Carles Puigdemont. Clashes in Barcelona after Puigdemont arrest German court extends Carles Puigdemont detention Carles Puigdemont supporters block roads, plan protests in Catalonia Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont detained in Germany Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont evades capture in Finland, heads to Belgium Protesters mock Catalan independence bid with secession call of their own Catalan independence - What you need to know Who is former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont? EU outlines plans for 'military Schengen zone' The EU wants to streamline military movements across the bloc and make infrastructure more suitable for military use. The plan has been dubbed a "military Schengen," a reference to Europe's passport-free travel zone. Jens Stoltenberg: "European military cooperation no alternative to NATO" NATO General Pavel: we are increasing 'readiness' to meet world challenges Germany proposes Ulm as NATO logistics hub against Russia NATO in Europe needs 'military Schengen' to rival Russian mobility NATO report casts doubt on ability to defend against Russian attack on eastern flank PESCO: EU army one step closer after defense pact agreement Opinion Opinion: A big stage for the 'little rocket man' Kim's short visit to China was a smart chess move, as he now has a stronger negotiating position. Although all parties consider themselves to be the winner, concrete results remain to be seen, says DW's Alexander Freund. Mysterious N Korean convoy leaves Beijing North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump to meet North and South Korea 'suspicious' of China Kim Jong Un pledges 'denuclearization' in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits China in first foreign trip: reports North Korea agrees to talks with South ahead of leaders' summit Will K-Pop diplomacy ease tension ahead of Korea talks? 'US must not cross red line' during possible Trump-Kim meeting World Is India an unsafe place for journalists? Three journalists have allegedly been killed for reporting on corruption in the Indian states of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Their deaths underline dangers faced by journalists in the country. Murali Krishnan reports. Pakistani cartoonist Feica: 'I don't care if my drawings offend' Fear spreads among bloggers in Bangladesh Journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead in India's IT hub Bangalore Waves of news sweep the Indian countryside India struggles to fend off Maoist menace 'Journalism should become everyone's business' Press group calls for probe into killing of Indian journalist Indian media facing a crisis of credibility India shocked at journalist's murder on military base Indian journalists work in an 'atmosphere of intimidation' Russia's deadly mall fire deepens divide between citizens and politicians As Russia mourns victims killed in a deadly shopping mall blaze in Siberia's Kemerovo, many citizens have been voicing their mistrust of authorities. Politicians and locals appear to be talking past one another. Russians mourn dead and blame authorities Blocked fire exits may have added to Siberia tragedy Russian President Vladimir Putin visits memorial to victims of shopping mall fire Siberian shopping mall fire kills dozens of people in Kemerovo Vladimir Putin: How a spy rose to power and held on to it Vladimir Putin calls for unity and 'deep-seated change' after election victory Is it time for Germany to revisit its Russia relationship? Opinion: Vladimir Putin's great deceit Business Bitcoin's blockchain technology now employed to trade gold Several financial groups are attempting to bring more transparency and security to the trading of precious metals. But is blockchain as impregnable as they claim, and will the tie-up lead to a digital gold rush? Shermin Voshmgir - the blockchain queen What is a blockchain? Blockchain as a culture catalyst Gibraltar looks to secure future with Bitcoin Google to ban ads on cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings Cryptocurrencies: Japan sanctions Coincheck exchange after massive NEM coin heist Bitcoin 'creator' slammed with $5 billion lawsuit Bitcoin: charting the life and times of a cryptocurrency Carrefour: eggs and blockchain come together Blockchain the future for remittance payments?   © Deutsche Welle 2018