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Daily Bulletin | 20.04.2018, 17:30 UTC
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Daily Bulletin
20.04.2018 | 17:30 UTC
Central Berlin evacuated for World War II bomb removal
Evacuation measures have affected thousands in the German capital as authorities defused a World War II bomb. With Berlin's main station in the evacuation area, there were major disruptions to traffic.
Defusing bombs – is there a safer way?
A lot of unexploded bombs are buried in German cities, decades after WWII. And they're getting more dangerous - not less - over time. The hope is that lasers and 3D modeling will avoid another 'Munich 2012' scenario.
Who needs privacy anyway?
We hear the words data breach, and we gasp in horror. Then we go on as before. There are so many leaks, it's hard to care. Is there any use protecting personal data? Perhaps the post-privacy movement had a point.
US Democratic Party sues Russia, WikiLeaks, Donald Trump over 2016 election
The Democratic Party filed a suit against Russia, WikiLeaks and President Donald Trump, charging that they conspired to disrupt the 2016 election. Trump "gleefully welcomed Russia's help," the lawsuit claims.
Neo-Nazi 'SS Festival' countered by peace rally on Hitler's birthday
Around 1,000 far-right extremists are expected to descend on a small town in eastern Germany this weekend. But they face a defiant reception as Ostritz strives to make it clear that it "is no Nazi town."
North Korea: Historic phone line opened with South Korea
For the first time in history the two Koreas have opened a direct hotline between their leaders. South Korea's Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are due to meet next week.
Gaza border protests turn deadly again in clashes with Israeli forces
The death toll in recent protests has risen to at least 36 after two Gaza men were killed. Protestors say they want to return to their former lands, but Israel has accused Hamas of orchestrating violence.
Bremen migration officer investigated for allegedly granting asylum in exchange for bribes
A German migration official is suspected of having granted asylum to some 1,200 migrants in exchange for bribes. Germany's migration agency has been under scrutiny since the arrival of over one million refugees in 2015.
Deutsche Bank admits huge unintended transfer
Germany's biggest lender has admitted to a massive erroneous transaction. Although the blunder didn't cause any damage as it was detected early enough, it raised fresh questions about the lender's risk management.
Indian PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Merkel in Berlin
The meeting between Modi and Merkel is expected to focus on ways to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. Post Brexit, India's reliance on Germany and France has been increasing, say experts.
Windrush scandal puts UK immigration policy on the spot
The UK government has resorted to damage-control mode after an outcry over the deportation and hounding of British Caribbean citizens resident in the country since the 1950s and 1960s. Samira Shackle reports from London.
Serge Gnabry: 'Julian Nagelsmann is one of the best'
Already at his 10th different club, Serge Gnabry is not your run-of-the-mill 22-year-old footballer. With the World Cup upcoming, the in-form Hoffenheim forward told DW that he hasn't given up hope of a ticket to Russia.
© Deutsche Welle 2018
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