Daily Bulletin | 10.04.2018, 17:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 10.04.2018 | 17:30 UTC UN Security Council to vote on rival Russian, US probes into Syrian attack Moscow wants the UN Security Council to vote on two separate Russian-backed investigations into an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria. The US has also called for a Council to vote on its own probe. Israel confirms authenticity of video showing soldiers rejoicing after shooting Palestinian A video making the rounds online appears to show Israeli soldiers celebrating after shooting a Palestinian man. Israel's defense minister has lauded the shooter, but said the soldier who took the film should be demoted. Ukraine's Poroshenko visits Berlin to discuss ceasefire and Nordstream 2 A UN-led peace mission for eastern Ukraine remains Germany's aim, Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Kyiv's President Petro Poroshenko. The two leaders also discussed the underwater gas pipelines from Russia to Europe. Russian spy poisoning: Yulia Skripal discharged from hospital The poisoned daughter of a Russian ex-spy has been released from hospital after recovering from a nerve agent attack. She could be joined soon by her father, Sergei, who is said to be "rapidly improving." Germany: Flights canceled as public sector strikes begin Several hundred flights from Germany's main airports have been canceled, affecting an estimated 90,000 passengers. Public sector workers across the country are demanding a pay rise of 6 percent. Man dies in Bavaria after military helicopter collides with control tower A 60-year-old attendant was hit by flying debris after the helicopter's running blades smashed against the tower. Police and the Bundeswehr are investigating what caused the crash. Volkswagen to replace CEO in major leadership change VW's supervisory board is set to name VW brand chief Herbert Diess as the group's new chief executive, replacing Matthias Müller in what's believed to be a broader management overhaul aimed at boosting efficiency. Germany: Angela Merkel's cabinet on 'political camp' retreat after stumbling start The German government is conferring outside Berlin to try to smooth tension between conservatives and Social Democrats. On the agenda are refugees, the economy, NATO, the EU and Germany's social welfare system. Malaysia polls to decide fates of PM Najib, ex-strongman Mahathir Embattled PM Najib Razak's grip on power will face a stern challenge in the upcoming general election, when the ruling party confronts the opposition led by Najib's erstwhile mentor and former strongman Mahathir Mohamad. Facing eviction, merchants decry Turkey dam project A dam nearing completion in southeast Turkey will soon displace residents of an ancient settlement, but many of them will be ineligible for relocation and have been given nowhere to go, reports Diego Cupolo. The rise of wooden skyscrapers Forget steel and concrete — wood is the latest go-to material for building skyscrapers. The renewable resource has high potential. Michael Goolaerts' death raises question as to why so many cyclists suffer heart attacks Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts, who died of cardiac arrest during the Paris-Roubaix race was just the latest rider to die of a heart attack. This raises the question as to why this happens to so many young riders.   © Deutsche Welle 2018