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Austria to expel clerics in crackdown on political Islam Several mosques are also in line to be closed

Austriaʼs government on Friday said it would potentially expel dozens of imams and close several mosques in a move to tackle political Islam and stem the foreign financing of mosques. Chancellor Sebastian Kurzsaid the government was shutting down a hardline Turkish nationalist mosque in the capital, Vienna, and dissolving a group called the Arab Religious Community, which runs an additional six mosques. The chancellor said the initiative followed an investigation into images that emerged in April of young boys wearing Turkish uniforms marching, saluting, playing dead and waving Turkish flags. The pictures were found to have come from the Cologne-based Turkish-Islamic Cultural Associations (ATIB) organization, a branch of Turkeyʼs Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). "There is no space in our country for parallel societies, political Islam and radical tendencies," said Kurz, whose conservative Austrian Peopleʼs Party (VPÖ) rules in coalition with the right-wing nationalist Freedom Party of Austria (ÖFP). Interior Minister Herbert Kickl said the residence permits of dozens of clerics were being investigated to see if they transgressed laws introduced in 2015 that prevent

religious communities from receiving funding from abroad. Two had already had their permits revoked, while five more were denied firsttime permits. Of those imams being investigated, 40 were employed by ATIB, but Kickl said the probe went far further. "The circle of people possibly affected by these measures — the pool that weʼre talking about — comprises around 60 imams," he said. The interior minister added that a total of 150 people risked losing their right to stay in Austria. Kurz became chancellor in December last year. His party, like the ÖFP, had campaigned on a ticket of tougher immigration controls, stricter asylum policy,and a crackdown on political Islam. Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin blasted Austriaʼs decision as an "anti-Islam" and "racist" move. "Austriaʼs decision to close down seven mosques and deport imams with a lame excuse is a reflection of the anti-Islam, racist and discriminatory populist wave in this country," Kalin said. The Austrian government recently announced plans to banpupils in elementary schools and kindergartens from wearing headscarves, further adding to existing restrictions on religious headwear.

Vietnam expels dissident lawyer to Germany

HIV self-testing kits to go on sale in Germany

Nguyen Van Dai, a longtime advocate for democracy, has been released from prison. He has flown to Germany, where he was awarded a human rights prize last year. Prominent Vietnamese human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai was freed from jail and flown to Germany on Friday, just two months after he was given a15-year prison sentencefor plotting to overthrow the government. Dai was released alongside fellow dissident Le Thu Ha, who traveled to Frankfurt early on Friday.

German Health Minister Jens Spahn has said he wants people to be able to buy a test they can use at home to check for the immune-deficiency virus HIV. The proposal has been welcomed by a major German AIDS charity. Germanyʼs Health Ministry said it intends to make HIV self-testing kits available for purchase so people can more quickly, easily and privately ascertain whether they are infected with the immune-deficiency virus and seek treatment if necessary.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dead at 61

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said his country will force several foreign-funded imams to leave the country in a crackdown on political Islam.

US war photographer David Douglas Duncan dies, aged 102 The renowned photographer David Douglas, whose pictures of the plight of soldiers in Korea and Vietnam helped change the role of war photography, has died at the age of 102. Douglas also famously caught Picasso on film. The veteran photographer died in a French hospital on Thursday, suffering from complications after a lung infection. Duncan had lived in the French Riviera since the 1960s, with a home outside Cannes.

Anthony Bourdain, a celebrity chef, food critic and the host of a CNN food and travel program, has died at the age of 61. The cause of death was suicide, according to the US broadcaster. US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room in Strasbourg on Friday, network CNN has announced. Bourdain, 61, was in France working on an upcoming episode of his CNN food and travel show, Parts Unknown, which he had hosted since 2013.

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EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier doubtful of UK backstop proposal for Irish border The EU’s chief negotiator is skeptical about a new proposal to resolve the Irish border issue, one of Brexitʼs key sticking points. He called on the UK to respect its own red lines as a crucial June 28 summit nears. A new proposal that would see a temporary economic arrangement that would avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland was "unclear," the European Unionʼs chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday. Britain proposed a compromise solution for the Irish border issue on Thursday— a socalled ʼbackstopʼ proposal — for a temporary customs arrangement that would keep Northern Ireland inside the EUʼs single market in goods for a temporary period. London said the backstop would only be a last resort and would end by December 2021. Britainʼs proposal to keep goods and services flowing betweenits territory of Northern Irelandand EU member Ireland "raises more questions than it provides answers," Barnier said.

Germany elected to UN Security Council The United Nations has voted to give Germany a two-year seat on the Security Council. Belgium, South Africa, the Dominican Republic and Indonesia will take up the remaining non-permanent places. Germany was voted onto the United Nations Security Council for the sixth time on Friday, after it secured a twothirds majority in the General Assembly. Germanyʼs place was effectively guaranteed going into the vote. Along with Belgium, the two countries ran unopposed for the two spots in the Western European and others category.Israel was initially also in the running, but withdrew its bid last month. "Precisely in the current situation we need a strong and empowered United Nations,"German Foreign Minister Heiko Maastold reporters in Berlin before setting off to attend the vote in New York. Germany and Belgium will be joined by South Africa, the Dominican Republic and Indonesia as the new faces on the Security Council for 2019 and 2020. Sweden, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Bolivia and Kazakhstan are set to leave the council at the end of this year after completing their two-year term. 2

Heiko Maas, Emmanuel Macron lash out at Donald Trump ahead of G7 summit Trump has raised eyebrows by calling for Russia to be readmitted to the G7

Top German and French politicians took a harsh line against the US president for tariffs and withdrawals from international accords. Nothing US President Donald Trump is doing will "make the world better, safer, or more peaceful," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung on Friday. Up until now, the German government has largely adopted a policy of quiet disapproval in Trumpʼs direction, but Maas broke the silenceahead of the G7 summit in Canada, which begins Friday. "We cannot look away," said Maas. "He knows that what he is doing is of di-

rect detriment to Europe." The top German diplomat specifically referenced Trumpʼs decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, the Paris climate accords, and the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum as unfathomable measures to take against his nationʼs closest allies. In the interview, Maas offered insight into Berlinʼs strategy to deal with its changing relationship with Washington: "The only answer to ʼAmerica First,ʼ is ʼEurope United.ʼ" a statement saying that "in conditions of a growing global instability and uncertainty" Russia and China would "deepen their consultations on strategic stability issues."The statement also criticized the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, saying they would strive to keep it alive and ensure further trade with Iran.The leaders signed a deal to establish the joint $1 billion (€850 billion) Russia-China Investment Fund.Following their talks, in an elaborate ceremony, Xi handed Putin Chinaʼs newly-created Friendship Medal.

World Cup: The Russia bind facing Angela Merkel, other leaders Should world leaders go to the football World Cup in Russia? This has become a tricky question for politi-

Trumpʼs Iran policy pushes Tehran into the arms of China This weekend, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani heads to China to participate in a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Will China and Iran bolster their ties in light of Trump pulling the US out of the nuclear deal? The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional security bloc led by China and Russia, is set to hold its 18th annual gathering in the Chinese city of Qingdao on Saturday (June 9) and Sunday. Iran is currently an observer member of the SCO, though it has long sought full membership. The event will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The participants — including leaders from four ex-Soviet Central Asian republics and two new members, Pakistan and India — will discuss matters of international security and trade, with shoring up the Iranian nuclear deal likely to be on the top of the agenda. In May, US President Donald Trumpannounced that the United States will withdraw from the deal,which aimed to contain Tehranʼs nuclear program in exchange for lifting Western sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

cians in several countries. Unusually, Germanyʼs famous fan Angela Merkel has not yet said whether she will attend. The World Cup is presenting several world leaders with a real quandary. Show up, and they may be accused of playing into President Vladimir Putinʼs hands at a time of severe tension with Russia on several fronts. German Green party politician Rebecca Harms is one of 59 Members of the European Parliament who have written an open letter urging all heads of state and government not to visit. "They should stay away from the stadiums in Russia, because they will be instrumentalized by President Putin," Harms tells DW. "Iʼm also convinced that we have a lot to talk about with Vladimir Putin. And we should do this right away, in the proper places, with serious diplomatic talks on Iran, on Syria, on Ukraine. But the football is more Putinʼs instrument to get legitimization for all his wrongdoings, in the eyes of Russiaʼs people, by being joined by Western politicians."

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Russia and China make show of unity as US relations falter Neighboring giants China and Russia have both stressed the value of a strategic partnership amid faltering relations with the US. Russian President Vladimir Putin was handed a medal by his Chinese counterpart. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Friday, with both men hailing the importance of working together strategically. Putin joined Xi to review a military honor guard before talks in Beijingʼs grandiose Great Hall of the People. The meeting underscored a growing closeness at a time of prickly relations with the US for both countries. After Putin was greeted with a ceremony of military pomp and flag-waving children, the leaders held talks in Beijing’s grand Great Hall of the People.The two inked a statement saying that "in conditions of a growing global instability and uncertainty" Russia and China would "deepen their consultations on strategic stability issues."The statement also criticized the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, saying they would strive to keep it alive and ensure further trade with Iran.The leaders signed a deal to establish the joint $1 billion (€850 billion) Russia-China Investment Fund.Following their talks, in an elaborate ceremony, Xi handed Putin Chinaʼs newly-created Friendship Medal.

Global guide series unveils The 500 Hidden Secrets of Budapest No-one knows this town like revered local author András Török. In his latest project, the writer has created the Budapest version of the acclaimed city guide series, “The 500 Hidden Secrets”. Previous issues of this international title cover major destinations from Bangkok to Berlin. Similar to other publications in the same format, this new book navigates you to lesser-known landmarks, snazzy local shops and obscure bars, all featured in separate reviews. We talk to Török, best known for his regularly updated work A Critical Guide, about this special venture.

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German astronaut Alexander Gerst reaches the International Space Station The docking maneuver will take around two hours. You can follow it live

Elephant escapes circus and takes a stroll through small town Neuwied is a small town in western Germany where African elephant sightings are extremely seldom. But residents got lucky on Wednesday after Kenia the elephant escaped from a nearby visiting circus. Police in the small town of Neuwied in western Germany responded to an unusual sighting on Wednesday. "The police inspectorate received information … that an elephant had been sighted in the vicinity of Berggärten

Street," police said in a statement. Officers suspected the animal had escaped from a nearby visiting circus, which proved to be accurate after they spotted the elephant, a native of Africa that goes by the name of Kenia, along with its circus keepers near to the spot where it had first been sighted. Some social media users posted videos appearing to show the said elephant sauntering down a residential street before entering a busy road.

Today Astro-Alex and his colleagues arrive at the ISS. After two days of travel, they need to be patient a little while longer This Friday at 15:07 CEST the Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft with German astronaut Alexander Gerst, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev and American astronaut Serena AunonChancellor will arrive at the International Space Station (ISS). The docking maneuver requires utmost precision. The ISS must not be pushed out of its track by the spacecraft. Thatʼs why the ISS and the space capsule need to have almost identical orbital speeds. In the last phase, the Sojuz

capsule will approach the ISS with a speed of less than half a meter per second. Normally the autopilot takes care of the docking maneuver. But if anything goes wrong, the astronauts and cosmonauts will have to intervene manually. They use plotting instruments to bring the spacecraft right to its target. This requires a high degree of patience and sensitivity on the part of the pilots — they have trained the operation in simulators for days before they took off.

Switzerlandʼs ʼSovereign Moneyʼ initiative

Jewish Art Festival 2018

What is the "Vollgeld" (sovereign money) proposal voted on in Switzerland on June 10? Would a rule against money creation by commercial banks make money safer, as those backing the initiative claim? Have you ever thought about where money ultimately comes from — not in the sense of how you personally manage to accumulate some, but rather, how money arises in the first place? If youʼve never given careful thought to questions like these, donʼt feel bad. Very few people have. Thatʼs unfortunate, since it leaves the experts who do understand these matters — high-level bankers — in a highly privileged position in relation to the rest of us. It is commercial banks, in fact, that create money and bank debt in equal measure, through double-entry bookkeeping operations, whenever they make loans to borrowers. 4

he Jewish Art Festival aims to introduce Jewish culture to audiences through art performances at diverse venues – including classical, jazz and pop music, theater, literature, and photography. In addition to the wellknown cultural and concert venues and movie theaters, cafés, restaurants, streetfood eateries and ruin bars will also take part in the event series.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape charges

Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault, opening a symbolic legal battle with a #MeToo movement that is demanding justice.

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein entered a not guilty plea in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reported, after agrand jury indicted him for rape in two cases last week. Weinstein, 66, turned himself in at a New York police station on May 25 and was taken to court in handcuffs for his initial arraignment. He posted a $1 million (€865,000) cash bail on condition that he surrender his passport and wear a location-tracking device while remaining in New York state or Connecticut. Armed with a highprofile legal team Weinstein is standing firm, despite more than 70 women accusing him of sexual misconduct or rape, including actors Salma Hayek, Ashley Judd, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Rose McGowan.

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Will world leaders finally take action on plastic pollution? A history of good intentions

As the G7 summit gets into gear, rumors of a plastic charter have many asking whether the worldʼs most powerful industrialized countries will finally seize the moment and commit to beating plastic pollution together. Hate crimes, discrimination, inequality and nightmare events like the deadly war in Syria can make us feel that our world is upside down. But these are not the only urgent issues world leaders have to address. Climate change andplastic pollution are much quieter threats — but relentless and fierce nonetheless. Ahead of the summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized countries June 8 to 9 in Charlevoix, Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau communicated

Seabirds are declining rapidly as an increase in ocean temperature means their food source is disappearing. From a distance, the whir of camera shutters and bustle of photographers resembles a scene from a red carpet gala. But itʼs actually unfolding on a rocky protrusion at Bempton Cliffs, a protected reserve managed by the Royal Society of Birds (RSPB) on the eastern coast of northern England. And the star of the show is an Atlantic puffin. Itʼs a stunning, sunny early summerʼs day, and day-trippers and ornithologists have flocked to the site to watch the plethora of seabirds that includes one of Englandʼs largest breeding colony of gannets. But it is the diminutive puffin, posing picturesquely with its distinctive beak and sad eyes, that captures the most attention. Despite measuring just 25 centimeters (10 inches) tall, it is extremely agile, and can plunge through the water to depths of up to 60 meters (197 feet) at speeds of more than 80 kilometers per hour (37 miles per hour) to catch the sea eels that are often seen crammed into its mouth.

Where to eat the best fried fish in Budapest

his intention to put plastic and ocean pollution on the agenda. According to the Canadian environment minister, Trudeau will propose a "plastics charter," which could work as a Paris Agreement-style framework to fight plastic pollution. Although many are welcoming the initiative, it won’t be the first time world leaders have expressed good intentions around tackling the issue. In the past, it hasnʼt gotten much further than that — an intention.

From Velcro to high-speed trains: five examples of technology inspired by nature What do wasps have to do with brain surgery? What can architecture learn from termites? We look at five examples of technology that found their designs in nature In the age of smartphones, Velcro might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of technology. Yet an invention doesnʼt need to be complicated to have big impact. The story of Velcroʼs creation begins with a walk in the park. In 1941, Swiss electrical engineer

Warming waters hit the iconic Puffin

George de Mestral was walking with his dog in the woods when he returned he spotted burdock seeds clinging to his coat and to the hair of his pet. The burdock has long hooked seeds — similar to miniature walking sticks — shaped in such a way to help them spread by catching on to passing creatures. Mestral placed the seeds under a microscope and used their shape as inspiration for the hook and fastener tech of the product we all know today.

The capital of landlocked Hungary can still provide excellent fish – and funky places to find it. With spring in the air, terrace places have opened, in particular along Római-part, the Danube embankment up in Óbuda, served by the HÉV suburban train from Batthyány tér. Dishes featuring traditional sea- or freshwater fish, fried or in a pâté, are varied and manifold. From bistros and buffets with classic fish ‘n’ chips or catfish gyros, to eateries offering scallops and salmon, a whole range is here. Halkakas halbisztró HelloHal Fishbar Halműhely Budaörsi Halpiac – Dokk büfé Dunaparty Megálló Római-part: Party Sörkert, Jancsi Büfé, Kócsag

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Events Horizon: what’s happening in Budapest – June 2018 There are so many major things going on in June that you shouldn’t miss. In this events round-up, we bring together all of the important happenings taking place in and around Hungary’s capital in the upcoming weeks, so you can plan the month ahead. Get out there and enjoy everything that Budapest has to offer! Brain Bar Generali Childrenʼs Island Lenny Kravitz Downtown Beer Festival Danube Carnival A38 concerts Etyek Summer Picnic Budapest Summer Festival Kolorádó Festival Billy Elliot – The Musical Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Night of the Museums Red Bull Air Race The Red Bull Air Race fills Budapest’s skies with extreme aerobatic stunts performed by some of the world’s most daring pilots right above the river, using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes. This air show generally exceeds any expectations, because in addition to flying between floating checkpoints, the planes pass beneath the Chain Bridge, amazing the crowd of spectators lining the length of the riverside. A combination of high speed and extreme manoeuvres make this race an unparalleled visual spectacle that everyone can enjoy between June 23rd and 24th, over the Danube in the city centre.

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Gunmen make away with $360,000-worth Panini World Cup stickers in Argentina

Armed men have stormed a Panini printing house in Argentina, making away with hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup stickers. According to authorities, the men stole packets worth up to $360,000. News Gunmen make away with $360,000-worth Panini World Cup stickers in Argentina Armed men have stormed a Panini printing house in Argentina, making away with hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup stickers. According to authorities, the men stole packets worth up to $360,000.

ʼThreatsʼ against Lionel Messi lead to Argentina-Israel warmup match cancellation

Argentina were set to play in Jerusalem ahead of the World Cup in Russia. But the game has been called off after a top Palestinian soccer official called on Arabs to burn Messi posters if Saturdayʼs match went ahead. Argentinaʼs World Cup warmup match against Israel in Jerusalem has been canceled following protests by pro-Palestinian groups. The Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires on Tuesday confirmed the cancellation of the match, which was scheduled to take place at the Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday. 6

Russia World Cup is safe and secure, promises FIFA security chief Football fans can travel to the World Cup in Russia without fear of hooliganism or terrorism, according to FIFA head of security Helmut Spahn. He insists the country is "very, very well" prepared. The port of Kaliningrad has long been the home of Russiaʼs Baltic Fleet, but not even Peter The Great could have imagined the scale of the operation in place to secure the 21st FIFA World Cup, which gets underway in Russia later this month. A destroyer, two frigates, four corvettes, two anti-terror speed boats, air defense systems and tanks are all stationed in Kaliningrad alone, one of eleven host venues spread across the western part of the biggest country on earth. In the face of an omnipresent terrorist threat coupled with fears of a repeat of the hooliganism which marred the 2016 European Championships in France, security is top of the agenda. "Security is always an important issue, as it was in Brazil, South Africa, Germany and Japan and South Korea," FIFAʼs Head of Security, Helmut Spahn, told German news agency DPA. "But Iʼm extremely satisfied with the cooperation between the Russian authorities and the World Cup organizing committee and the preparations they have put in place."

Simona Halep to meet Sloane Stephens as she earns another shot at glory French Open:

Simona Halep reached her fourth Grand Slam final and her third at the French Open as her pursuit of a maiden major goes on. Her opponent will be American Sloane Stephens, who is chasing a second Grand Slam of her career. World number one Simona Halep will have a third shot at glory in a French Open final after beating Garbine Muguruza — she will face American Sloane Stephens in the final. Halep, a three-time beaten Grand Slam finalist including in 2014 and 2017 at Roland Garros, emphatically ended the impressive run of 2016

champion Garbine Muguruza with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Thursday. Halepʼs victory assured herself of retaining the No. 1 ranking, but itʼs that first Grand Slam title that still eludes the Romanian. "I will try my best," Halep told the crowd at Court Phillipe Chatrier, "and hopefully I will be better than last year."

Issues Joachim Löw needs to resolve in final warm-up clash Germanyʼs clash with Saudi Arabia is Jogi Löwʼs final chance to tweak his team before the World Cup kicks off in Russia next week. While most international friendlies are generally regarded as pointless excursions, the same canʼt be said for this one. The World Cup opening ceremony is less than a week away and Friday nightʼsclash with Saudi Arabiaat the BayArena in Leverkusen is Jogi Löwʼs final chance to run the rule over his squad before heading to the check-

in desk at the airport. Ever the meticulous planner, the national team coach opted for Saudi Arabia for the final friendly, due to the Gulf stateʼs playing style, which is said to mirror that of Mexico and South Korea, two of Germanyʼs Group F foes. This isnʼt just an opportunity to prepare for exotic opponents, however. Löw will also be keen to fine-tune his team in their final pre-tournament friendly, and there are three things he will want to get right on the night.