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Daily Bulletin 01.05.2018 | 17:30 UTC
UK parliament threatens Facebook's Zuckerberg with summons
Lawmakers have put pressure on Mark Zuckerberg to appear before parliament for questioning. Facebook has been mired in a scandal after reports emerged that Cambridge Analytica harvested user data for political campaigns.
Macron begins Australia visit, focused on submarines, trade
Australia has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on his first official visit, focused on defense links and climate change. Macron will later head to New Caledonia, one of France's territories in the South Pacific.
May Day rallies celebrate workers in Germany and abroad
Traditional rallies for May 1, also known as International Workers' Day, are underway in Germany. Revelers, laborers and dissidents took to the streets around the world.
Netanyahu slideshow reinforces need for Iran nuclear deal, says EU
The information presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows the importance of keeping the Iran nuclear deal, EU governments said. Netanyahu's performance appeared to present little new information.
US President Donald Trump given questions in Russia probe: report
Donald Trump's lawyers have received a list of questions in a probe into whether Russia meddled in the 2016 US elections, according to a report. The president has always denied collusion between his campaign and Moscow.
Australia: Cardinal George Pell to stand trial on sexual abuse charges
Cardinal George Pell will be tried for multiple sexual abuse charges, an Australian judge has ruled. He will be the highest-ranking Catholic official to stand trial on sexual offense charges.
Scotland sets minimum price for alcohol to fight drinking problems
Scotland's government has set up a bottom limit for pricing alcohol content. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the move would "save lives."
Filipino workers struggle as Philippines-Kuwait diplomatic ties worsen
Labor protesters demand pay hikes and an end to illegal labor practices, while President Duterte declares a permanent ban on Filipino workers going to Kuwait as diplomatic ties continue to worsen. Ana P. Santos reports.
West Africa's film industry boom
The Cameroon International Film Festival came to an end this weekend. In West Africa, interest in local films is booming and more and more young people are dreaming of an acting career.
Boeing buys parts maker for $4 billion
Not satisfied with just building planes, Boeing wants to increase its share of the lucrative after-sales aircraft service business. The company sees a bright future and high margins in its parts and maintenance unit.
Bundesliga: Schalke suspend Max Meyer after he accuses club executives of 'bullying'
Max Meyer has been suspended for the final two games of the Bundesliga season after a Bild interview in which he claimed Schalke executives were "bullying" him. The club has denied Meyer's allegations.
Germany's Marco Sturm: 'We definitely need to forget about the Olympics'
Germany's hockey team looks rather different ahead of the World Championship. Several players who earned Olympic silver are out and NHL stars are back in. Head coach Marco Sturm speaks with DW about his team's chances.

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