Daily Bulletin | 21.04.2018, 17:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 21.04.2018 | 17:30 UTC Syria: OPCW takes samples from alleged attack site in Douma The global chemical weapons watchdog has taken samples from the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria. The watchdog's access to the site comes after days of delays. Armenia: Tens of thousands call for PM Serzh Sargsyan to step down after 'power grab' Police have arrested more than 230 protesters attempting to block streets and stage sit-ins. Opposition leaders have described the president-turned-prime minister as a "political corpse," vowing to reject dialogue. North Korea's Kim Jong Un announces nuclear program, missile tests freeze In a historic move, North Korea's leader has announced an indefinite halt on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. With major international summits ahead, Pyongyang is hoping to consolidate its diplomatic gains. India prescribes death penalty for child rape Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to criticism that he did not deal with the recent rape and murder of a girl swiftly enough. India is trying to crack down on violence against girls and women. Syrian rebels surrender more territory outside Damascus Syrian rebels are leaving an enclave northeast of the capital, state media reported. It comes as Russia said inspectors from world's chemical arms watchdog had arrived in Douma, where an alleged chemical attack occurred. 'Peace Festival' continues as neo-Nazis hold rally in Saxony town The eastern German town of Ostritz has become the scene of a confrontation between neo-Nazis and their opponents. But security is high, and few incidents have so far been reported. US human rights report calls China, Russia, Iran and North Korea 'forces of instability' The US global human rights report covers some 200 countries and territories. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea were top of the list in violating human rights. German development minister heads to Iraq for reconstruction talks Germany is hoping more Iraqi refugees will return home with the assistance of a massive aid package. But a senior minister has traveled to Iraq to ask for something in return. German soldier must be reimbursed for luxury cruise, court rules When a German military attache in Washington was ordered back to the country, he decided to take his family on the long route home. A court has ruled that he is legally entitled to be fully reimbursed. Sale of Frida Kahlo Barbie blocked in Mexico A descendant of the painter has been granted an injunction against Mattel, who says it legally purchased the rights to Kahlo's image. Critics argued that the sale of the doll runs contrary to the artist's views. The silence of the swastikas at the Theater Konstanz Offering free tickets to anyone wearing a swastika during a production of George Tabori's "Mein Kampf" the Theater Konstanz has drawn global attention. Is there more than clever marketing behind the deal? Bundesliga Matchday 31 roundup A narrow win over Freiburg has given Hamburg hope of yet another dramatic escape. Elsewhere, Stuttgart guaranteed their safety by beating Bremen, Hertha won comfortably in Frankfurt and Bayern Munich beat Hannover.   © Deutsche Welle 2018