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Polish terror victim's parents disappointed with Germany The grieving family of the first victim killed in last year's Berlin Christmas market attack is still waiting for Chancellor Angela Merkel to send her condolences. Frank Hofmann met the truck driver's parents in Poland. Germany pegs Kurdish support on 'unified' Iraq Germany's foreign minister has called on the leaders of Iraqi Kurdistan to "peacefully" resolve disputes with Baghdad. Iraqi Kurdistan's premier instead urged Berlin to take a "stronger role" in resolving the conflict. India's ruling BJP retains Gujarat state India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has managed to retain its hold on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, despite a closely-fought contest and spirited campaign by the opposition Congress party. G20: Police seek help to find rioting activists Police in Hamburg are asking for the public's help to identify "Black Bloc" rioters who caused millions in damages at the G20 summit. Officials estimate that up to 6,000 people were involved in the street violence. Austria: Kurz wants deeper ties with Germany Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced his intention to deepen ties with Germany and the EU. Vienna's new government has encountered mixed responses in Germany for including the far-right Freedom Party. EU launches investigation into IKEA tax deals The European Commission is investigating IKEA's tax benefits in the Netherlands, which have helped the flat-pack furniture retailer avoid paying taxes of close to €1 billion between 2009 and 2014. Israeli leaders back death penalty for 'terrorists' The right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu has received backing for a controversial bill targeting convicted "terrorists." The proposal to change how the death penalty can be applied has divided lawmakers in Israel's parliament. China: Trade with US 'win-win' China has defended its trade with the US as a win-win scenario ahead of a speech by US President Donald Trump laying out a new national security strategy that will accuse Beijing of "economic aggression." Myanmar 'still destroying Rohingya villages' Human Rights Watch slams Myanmar's continued destruction of villages, calls repatriation deal a PR stunt. Separately, two journalists are facing 14 years in prison for violating the country's Official Secrets Act. Germany: Foreigners face job training hurdles Young people without German citizenship are more likely to struggle to get a vocational training spot than their German counterparts, according to a new study. Their prospects are especially bleak in the country's east. Chile election: Pinera wins presidential vote Conservative former President Sebastian Pinera has won Chile's presidential runoff election. Initial results placed him well ahead of his center-left opponent Alejandro Guillier, who subsequently conceded defeat. S. Africa's ANC votes for Zuma replacement South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, has started counting votes to determine who will succeed controversial leader Jacob Zuma. The race is between Zuma's ex-wife and the current deputy president. Ryanair pilots suspend Christmas strike threats Unions representing pilots in Ireland and Portugal have suspended plans to strike before Christmas, lifting the threat of walkouts at the low-cost carrier after it agreed to recognise trade unions for the first time. UN mulls resolution on US Jerusalem move The UN Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution nullifying any changes to Jerusalem's status, after the US policy change on the holy city. Protest against the US decision broke out in Jakarta on Sunday. Indonesians protest against Trump's Jerusalem move After Arab Spring, Tunisia's future uncertain The Tunisian revolution, considered the catalyst for the movement that became known as the Arab Spring, began seven years ago. Today, Tunisia is still struggling to achieve democratic reforms and economic growth. Boko Haram attacks aid convoy in Nigeria Boko Haram militants have killed four people in an attack on a food convoy carrying aid to displaced civilians in Nigeria. Some 8.5 million people in the conflict region are in need of humanitarian aid. Most read Polish terror victim's parents disappointed with Germany Fleeing — but not to Europe German erotic chain struggles for survival Boko Haram militants attack food aid convoy in Nigeria Watch livestream DW (English) Live DocFilm - After the Escape Coming up at 16:00 UTC: DW News Tunisia's gravedigger of drowned migrants Every year, the bodies of migrants who die trying to cross the Mediterranean wash ashore in Tunisia. DW met the man who holds funerals for the deceased, giving them the respect often lacking during their lifetime. Drowning the Everglades The Everglades acted as a natural shock absorber that softened Hurricane Irma's impact. But being the on frontline of the most powerful Atlantic storm on record took its toll, threatening a unique wetland wilderness. Refugees living in dire conditions on Lesbos Thousands of people are trapped on the Greek island of Lesbos as they wait for their asylum applications to be processed. Conditions in both the official camp and the makeshift one outside it are catastrophic. Tattoos: A status symbol among footballers There is something that any self-respecting footballer can't be without these days: A tattoo. The more and the bigger they are, the better. Whether or not they actually look good is in the eye of the beholder. Dahlmeier, Rydzek named athletes of 2017 German sports journalists have named the best athletes and the best team of the year, with biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, Nordic combined skier Johannes Rydzek and a beach volleyball duo leading the pack. German erotic chain struggles for survival Sex chain Beate Uhse's filing of an insolvency rescue plan has left Germany wondering why the firm failed to keep pace with the revolution it triggered post-war. Its new head Michael Specht says he's still "confident." French sailor makes fastest solo trip France's Francois Gabart has broken the world record for the fastest solo sailing trip around the globe. Zipping around the world in his high-tech sailboat, he beat the previous record by six days. Berlin 24/7 Put a stop to shopping malls! 29.10.2017 With 67 shopping malls already in Berlin, columnist Gero Schliess puts out a cry to stop the mall madness. 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