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Daily Bulletin 11.04.2018 | 17:30 UTC
Donald Trump tells Russia missiles fired at Syria 'will be coming'
US President Donald Trump threatened to fire missiles at Syria following threats from Moscow to counter any attack. Earlier Russian officials said they would shoot down any US missiles.
'Islam shouldn't culturally shape Germany' - Alexander Dobrindt claims
A leading German politician has dug his heels in to the debate over Islam in Germany. In an interview, Alexander Dobrindt said he wasn't discriminating against Muslims, but that Islam "has no cultural roots in Germany."
Controversial German food bank reopens to foreigners in Essen
The NGO in Essen has begun handing out membership cards to non-Germans for the first time since December. The food bank's manager expressed relief at hopefully staying out of the national spotlight in the future.
Dinosaurs up for auction in Paris
For those who have dreamt of owning their own dinosaur, the fantasy could soon become a reality. The skeletons of an Allosaurus and a Diplodocus are up for auction.
EU counter-disinformation efforts in disarray
Having squandered solidarity in the Skripal case, the EU is fighting Russian propaganda at the same time as its experts fight among themselves about how. Chalk one up for the Kremlin? Teri Schultz reports from Brussels.
Lavrov-Ri talks show depth of Russia-North Korea ties
As a series of key international summits draw closer, Pyongyang is seeking support from a traditional ally, while Russia is keen to play a significant role on the international stage. Julian Ryall reports.
Museum on wheels brings art to West Africa
A group of artists have started a journey across West Africa in a rickety school bus. They want to bring culture to the region with their rolling art space while collecting inspiration for their own works.
Brussels proposes class-action suits for EU consumers
Presenting a raft of proposals for its New Deal for Consumers, the European Commission has said it aims to strengthen citizens' rights by allowing the filing of class-action suits. Business organizations are not amused.
Angela Merkel's government stresses employment, international role after 'retreat'
The German government has concluded its two-day retreat by emphasizing the importance of domestic jobs and foreign policy. But have the coalition parties buried their differences enough to work together effectively?
Why Germany's 1968 movement has not failed
Fifty years ago, the leader of Germany's student movement Rudi Dutschke was wounded in an assasination attempt. His widow Gretchen tells DW why she feels positive about the social changes that emerged from the protests.
What are these reports of investors looking to buy FIFA tournaments all about?
Media reports suggest that investors have offered FIFA billions to buy two competitions. Details are sketchy, but if the deal reportedly on the table comes to fruition, it could bring major changes to global football.
Are miracles 'outside the realm of science'?
Using science to study Biblical events like the 'parting of the Red Sea' or miracles like the 'resurrection' is tricky — even if you're religious. Just ask software engineer and atmospheric scientist, Carl Drews.

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