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Second HIV patient cleared of AIDS-causing virus Researchers have announced that a man infected with the HIV virus, which causes AIDS, is in sustained remission following a bone marrow transplant from an HIV-resistant donor. This makes the man, known as the "London patient," the second person ever to have been cleared of the fatal virus thataffects some 37 million people worldwide. The treatment and result was published in the international science journal Nature and is expected to be officially announced at a medical conference in Seattle on Tuesday. The scientists used the same method that proved successful for an an HIV-positive patientin Berlin in 2007. In both cases, the transplant was intended to treat blood cancers. "Byachieving remissionin a second patient using a similar approach, we have shown that the Berlin patient was not an anomaly," lead researcher Ravindra Gupta said.
Pakistan says ʼaction being taken against Jaishe-Mohammedʼ militant group The Pakistani government announced on Monday that it would launch a "decisive" crackdown against militant outfits in the country. The decision comes amid rising tensions with India over militancy in the disputed region of Kashmir. The two nuclear-armed South Asian nations came close to a full-scale military confrontation last week, with New Delhi claiming it bombed an alleged militant camp inside Pakistan and Islamabad saying it shot down Indiaʼs fighter jets in retaliation. Although the two countries continue to trade gunfire across their disputed frontier, known as the Line of Control, the risk of a full-blown war has somewhat subsided after Pakistan handed back a captured Indian fighter pilot to New Delhi on Saturday.
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German politicians welcome Emmanuel Macronʼs EU initiative Some say Berlin itself needs to show more initiative
The German government says it supports a call by the French president for reforming and bolstering the European Union. But some say Berlin itself needs to show more initiative. German political leaders have reacted positively to a raft of suggestions by French President Emmanuel Macronfor strengthening the European Union. In an official statement by Angela Merkelʼs government to Reuters news agency, a spokesperson said: "Itʼs important ahead of the European election (in May) for pro-European forces to present their ideas. The German government supports the lively discussion about the orientation of the European Union." On Tuesday, Macron, who has come under fire in France by yellow-vest protesters and others, presented ideas for a "European renaissance" in an article published in newspaper throughout Europe and online. Among his wide-ranging suggestions were enhanced protection against hate speech, greater control of EU borders and immigration, and a nationally adjusted European minimum wage ideas that went down well with most German politicians. The Social Democratic Partyʼs (SPD)lead candidate in the European election, Katharina Barley — who is both a UK and German citizen — tweeted in French: "Dear Emmanuel Macron, thank you for this initiative. We need to come to-
gether as Europeans and make Europe strong." The lead candidate of the center-right Free Democratic Party (FDP), Nicola Beer, also expressed support for the French presidentʼs suggestions. "Macron stresses Europeʼs commonalities, significance and strength," Beer wrote on Twitter. "Strong partners and friends are crucial for a European renaissance. (This is) an important initiative for necessary reforms to combat scaremongers on the right and left." Critics: ʼBerlin should do moreʼ Some of those who expressed support for Macronʼs ideas criticized the German government for failing to take the lead on the EU. WhileMerkelʼs government has said it favors a strong EU, in the past it has been hesitant to back Macronʼs suggestions for greater EU involvement in economic and fiscal issues. The conservative chairman of the Bundestagʼs foreign affairs commission, Norbert Röttgen, tweeted: "We need more Europe in the right places rather than less. We need to stand up more for Europe, the source of our freedom, security and prosperity. Macron has shown the way. How about some proposals now from Germany?"
US to scrap India and Turkeyʼs preferential trade status India and Turkey are set to lose their preferential trade treatment with the US, according statements from the White House on Monday. "I am taking this step because ... I have determined that India has not assured the United States that it will provide equitable and reasonable access to the markets of India," Donald Trump said in a letter to leaders of US Congress. Washington intends to terminate Turkeyʼs preferential status because it is "sufficiently economically developed" and no longer qualifies, according to the US Trade Representativeʼs office. Since starting in the program in 1975, Turkey has shown a growth in income per capita, reduced poverty, and diversified exports, officials said.
China sees slower growth, increases military spending China faces a "graver and more complicated environment" with risks that "are greater in number and size," Li said before 3,000-plus delegates at the two-week gathering of the National Peopleʼs Congress. In his speech, Li set the targets for the countryʼs economic growth to between 6 and 6.5 percent in 2019. This would mark 2019 as the worst year of growth in the last three decades, behind 2018 with 6.6 percent. Even with the projected slump, however, China would remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
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German court deals ʼDieselgateʼ blow to VW customer A court in the northern German city of Braunschweig on Tuesday rejected a compensation claim against carmaker Volkswagen brought by a plaintiff represented by legal services group MyRight. The verdict paves the way for MyRight to now appeal the decision at the Federal Court of Justice. VW welcomed the verdict, saying that it meant that buyers of diesel vehicles had no claims against the company. The plaintiff was calling on VW to pay back wholly or in part the sum for which he purchased a diesel vehicle nine years ago. His first attempt to claim compensation at a lower court in Braunschweig also failed. MyRight founder Jan-Eike Andresen was, however, not fazed by the courtʼs decision, saying his company was now in the "finals" with VW, which he called an "outstanding success for our young firm." The case in Braunschweig has been followed with great interest because the consumer rights group MyRight is representing some 35,000 owners of VW diesel vehicles in Germany affected by the "Dieselgate" scandal.
Airbnb cuts listings in Israeli West Bank settlements Home-rental platform Airbnb announced Monday it would no longer offer its service in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, drawing an angry response from Israel. Israel seized the West Bank in the 1967 Six-Day War, but most countries consider the Jewish settlements there to be illegal. The company said in a statement the decision would affect about 200 properties "in the occupied West Bank that are at the core of the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians." "Our hope is that someday sooner rather than later, a framework is put in place where the entire global community is aligned so there will be a resolution to this historic conflict and a clear path forward for everybody to follow," it added. Palestinian and human rights groups had long called on Airbnb to remove the settlement listings from its site. Waleed Assraf, head of a Palestinian anti-settlement group welcomed the development, saying if more companies followed it would "contribute to achieving peace." Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin condemned the move as "the most wretched of wretched capitulations to the boycott efforts." 2
WWF launches investigation in response to human rights abuse accusations The accusations came to light in a US media report
The World Wide Fund for Nature has commissioned an independent review to investigate reports of murder, torture and raids by rangers the charity supports. WWF pledged Monday to investigate accusations the organization and its partners engaged in a series of human rights violations. The move came after the publication of a year-long internationalinvestigation by Buzzfeed News, which accused the nonprofit of funding and working with paramilitary forces which disregard human rights in their quest to save endangered animals. What the report alleged: WWF supported three forest rangers in Nepalʼs Chitwan National Park who were accused of torturing a local man to death in 2006. Charges
Council of Europe slams Greece over refugee camp conditions The Council of Europeʼs Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) raised concerns Tuesday over the "inhuman and degrading" conditions in Greeceʼs refugee camps. The committeeʼs report said the situation was particularly alarming at the Fylakio camp near the Turkish border — one of the "hot spots" set up with backing from the EU to speed up refugee processing. There was a lack of doctors, medicines, food and drinking water in several camps along Turkeyʼs land border, in Athens, and on the Aegean islands.In the northeastern town of Fylakio, up to 95 migrants were being housed in a single room.People were detained for extended periods
against the rangers were later dropped.Indigenous groups living near Chitwan have been beaten, sexually assaulted and shot by WWFsupported anti-poaching units.WWF field staff in Asia and Africa have organized anti-poaching missions and raids with notoriously vicious troops.WWF staff became involved in a botched arms deal in the Central African Republic.WWF is involved with paying people in villages to act as informants and handed over intelligence to rangers and soldiers accused of human rights abuses. of time in inadequate and "dirty" conditions at border patrol stations such as Isaacio and Tychero.Many migrants were suffering from scabies because of the poor state of washing facilities, clogged toilets and dirty mattresses and blankets.Refugees at several camps, including Moria on the island of Lesbos, reported suffering abuse and beatings at the hands of police.Hundreds of unaccompanied minors were being housed with single men and at risk of sexual violence.
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Envoy says US convinced Germany to ban Iranʼs Mahan Air US Ambassador Richard Grenell is claiming a diplomatic victory after German officials decided to ban the Iranian airline Mahan Air from operating within the country. Grenell, who has ruffled a few feathers since President Donald Trump picked him for the post last May, told The Wall Street Journal that the move had come after "months of pressing" from the United States. "I think itʼs a great step by the German government," Grenell told the DPA news agency. "It shows great leadership." He added: "No country where Mahan Air flies should feel safe." The German Foreign Ministry took a different stance on Monday, when it announced that Mahan Airʼs landing rights had been withdrawn because the carrier had transported equipment and troops into war zones in the Middle East, particularly in Syria.
school decisions are key concerns of children, initial results of a German study published Tuesday have found. The study "Childrenʼs Worlds+" comes as recent student movements around the world haveraised debate about the political participation and impact of childrenand young adults, and also as Germany worries about rising child poverty. Key survey takeaways 99 percent of all participants were existentially secure, meaning they had enough to eat.More than half of all children worried occasionally, frequently or constantly about their familiesʼ financial situations.German children were overall well provided for materially, and the more material possessions a child had, the less they worried about their familiesʼ finances. More young children felt that their teachers took care of them and helped them with problems, while that was less the case with older children.
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More tourists in Germany than ever in 2018 2018 broke all the records: more people than ever spent their holidays in Germany. Among the visitors from abroad, nearly three quarters of overnight stays were by other Europeans. Berlin again topped the list when it came to European tourists. Almost half of the visitors came from abroad, mainly from Britain, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, but also from the US. With a total of 13.5 million visitors and 33 million overnight stays, Berlin was once again able to consolidate its position as Europeʼs thirdplaced destination. After the number of tourists more than doubled from 1992 to 2017, Berlinʼs tourism planners are now making efforts to use an
Berlin protests Turkish treatment of German journalists Maria Adebahr, spokeswoman for Germanyʼs Foreign Ministry, didnʼt hold back when voicing her criticism on Monday, calling it "incomprehensible" that three German journalists had beenstripped of their accreditationin Turkey. "We have very clearly stated our position to Turkey: We regard freedom of press as a precious asset," she said. "German — and European — journalists must be able to work freely in Turkey. And we hope that the press accreditations will be issued shortly." How — and if — that can become a reality are questions that no one in Berlin is able to answer. The official stance of the Turkish authorities doesnʼt leave much room for speculation. In a short email to DW, the intelligence office in Ankara stated: "Dear members of the press. The renewal of your press accreditation for the year 2019 has not been granted." To date, three German journalists have been affected: Thomas Seibert, who chiefly reports from Turkey for Berlin daily Der Tagesspiegel, Jörg Brase, public broadcaster ZDFʼs studio head in Istanbul, and NDR journalist Halil Gülbeyaz.
app to channel the flocks of visitors to its outer districts. Surprisingly, the state of Saxony scored high with foreign tourists. For the first time, it welcomed more than a million international visitors, who booked just under 2.2 million overnight stays. HansJürgen Goller, managing director of tourism marketing in Saxony, is delighted: "With this, Saxony again had higher growth in the number of overnight stays than Germany as a whole."
Chanel pays tribute to Lagerfeld with his final collection
The presentation of Karl Lagerfeldʼs final collection for Chanel, shown at Paris womenʼs fashion week on Tuesday, opened with a minute of silence in tribute to the fashion giant. The labelʼs iconic creative director passed away on February 19 at the age of 85. After models stood silent on the catwalk at the Grand Palais in Paris, a recording of Lagerfeldʼs voice talking about his presentations was played. He could be
heard, with his distinctive German accent, describing how Queen Elizabeth II once came to one of his shows and said it was "like walking into a painting." For the show dedicated to the most prolific designer of the past century, the Grand Palais was turned into an Alpine winter wonderland, with a dozen chalets and drifts of artificial snow — a set worthy of Lagerfeldʼs legendary showmanship.
Recession fears grip emerging markets amid currency crises Turkey, South Africa and Argentina are among the emerging economies most at risk of recession, chief economist for business information provider IHS Markit, Nariman Behravesh, told DW. The countries, which have seen their currencies battered this year, have "twin deficits" and large amounts of dollar and euro-denominated debt.
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The human rightsrow between Saudi Arabia and Canada made international headlinesin recent weeks, when the Riyadh government suddenly suspended new trade and investment to the Great White North. The punitive measures were in response to a simple tweet by Canadaʼs foreign minster, calling for the release of two jailed Saudi activists. Receiving less attention has been the diplomatic spat between Europeʼs No. 1 economy and the oil-rich kingdom — also sparked by a ministerʼs comments; this time Sigmar Gabriel, Germanyʼs thenforeign minister. During the political crisis in Lebanon last November that saw Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri resign and later rescind his decision, Riyadh was widely accused of forcing his departure, which Gabriel alluded to as "adventurism." ʼShamefulʼ remarks hurt tiesRiyadh immediately recalled its ambassador to Berlin, telling the German government the comments were "shameful." In May, it went further and froze all new business with Germany. Over the subsequent months, several German pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, including Siemens Healthineers, Bayer and Boerhringer Ingelheim, have been excluded from public healthcare tenders in the kingdom. A pharmaceutical industry source told DW, on condition of anonymity, that Saudi authorities had not given any written explanation about the exclusion, and that there was no clear path for Germany to resolve the issue. Efforts by German diplomats to mediate with Saudi authorities were delayed, initially, by the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the summer break, as Gulf countries stop work in July and August due to the extreme heat.
Germanyʼs FlixBus in talks to buy intercity competitor Eurolines FlixBus, which offers low-cost intercity bus travel across Europe, is negotiating to buy its smaller competitor Eurolines. French transport group Transdev, which owns Eurolines, and the Munich-based Flixbus confirmed on Monday that exclusive talks were underway, without disclosing the financial details. Eurolines, whose network spans 25 countries, operates French domestic routes under the Isilines brand, which would be part of the possible deal. "With this merger, FlixBus would have an even more comprehensive and more diverse offer to attract even more passengers. We want to be the first choice for travelers across Europe," Flixbus managing director Jochen Engert said. 4
Germany: Flexible working conditions lead to overtime, study shows Work from home? Flexible hours? Sounds ideal, right? A German foundation has shown that more flexible working conditions lead to increased total hours on the job. Home office is a hot topic for the Social Democrats. Variable work hours and the ability to work from home lead to more hours worked overall in a job, a study published Tuesday by the Hans Böckler Foundation in Germany has shown. The issue of flexible working conditions is prominent politically at the national level, with Labor Minister Hubertus Heil of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) pushing for the right to work from home. What the study found Men and women with children use flexible working condi-
French gas stations left dry by ʼyellow vestʼ blockades French gas giant Total on Monday said "yellow vest" protesters continue to block 11 major fuel depots, resulting in 75 gas stations running out of fuel. A company spokesman said that if the blockade werenʼt lifted soon, more petrol stations could run out of fuel. In the region of Brittany, local officials have considered imposing restrictions on how much gas motorists can buy to prevent more stations from going dry. France has been gripped by antigovernment protests since French President Emmanuel Macron introduced sweeping measures to combat climate change, including a fuel tax hike. On Saturday, riots broke out in Paris, leaving scores injured and costly devastation in its wake. Protesters believe Macron needs to withdraw the reforms, citing high living costs in the country. But the government has refused to back down. Instead, Macron said last week that the protests show "that we shouldnʼt change course because it is the right one."
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The small, but surprising secret to Germanyʼs economic success Itʼs a dreaded dinner party question that leaves many of us scrambling to make our mundane jobs sound more interesting than they are. Itʼs also the first thing I ask Steffen Lange, the branch manager of a company called "Berliner Schrauben" (Berlin screws), when we meet at his workplace on a cold autumn morning. "Itʼs all in the name," he tells me. "Where weʼre from: Berlin. And what we focus on — screws." But the name doesnʼt quite reveal the full story. Screws account for 60 percent of turnover. Berliner Schrauben also supplies pipe fixtures, dowels, wood connectors and a range of associated tools. It might not dazzle your dinner party guests. But itʼs pretty likely to pay for the wine. Berliner Schrauben exemplifies Germanyʼs "mittelstand." The term refers to small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 employees and an annual turnover of no more than €50 million ($57 million).
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tions differently.Work flexibility tends to lead to noticeably more overtime for men than for women: Given flexible work hours, men work four extra hours per week and women work almost one, while when working from home, men worked six extra hours and women one.For women with children, work flexibility sees them spend more time caring for children, a total of three extra hours per week for women working from home and 1.5 hours for those with flexible work times.
Chinaʼs slowing economy casts shadow over National Peopleʼs Congress
Thousands of delegates from across China have descended on Beijing to attend the annual gathering of the National Peopleʼs Congress (NPC), which kicks off on Tuesday and ends next Friday (March 5-15). The NPC is often viewed as a flaccid legislature whose role is largely ceremonial. Its delegates are expected to give their stamp of approval to decisions that have already been agreed upon by senior leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The NPC, which has been meeting since 1954, has never rejected a proposed law. Simultaneously, the Chinese Peopleʼs Political Consultative Conference, a political advisory body, will also convene. The meetings are typically called the "Two Sessions." Observers say discussions at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing are likely to revolve around economic and trade issues, as the meeting comes amid growing pressure on Beijing to reverse Chinaʼs economic slowdown and resolve the trade spat with the United States.
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Cooking stoves that might just protect Rwandaʼs golden monkeys Golden monkeys under threat
Chinese artist Ai Weiweiʼs segment cut from ʼBerlin, I Love Youʼ Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiweiʼs segment in the film "Berlin, I Love You" was cut from the final version due to concerns the artist had become a political liability, the artist and film producers said. "The reason we were given for the episodeʼs removal was that my political status had made it difficult for the production team to secure further funding," Ai told DW reporter Melissa Chan. Read more: Ai Weiwei: ʼRefugee crisis is a political tool for populistsʼ Ai said he was not aware his contribution was being deleted until after the film was released. The Berlin film is the latest installment in the "Cities in Love" film series, which has already seen films set in New York and Paris. One of the filmʼs executive producers is also making a Shanghai installment of the series, Ai said.
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to unique plants and animals but the hunger for firewood threatens the forest. Can more efficient stoves help people and preserve nature in the densely populated African country? Project goal: Reducing deforestation pressure by the steadily growing population around Volcanoes National Park Project Implementation: Locally produced, efficient cooking stoves will be distributed in up to 50,000 households. They only require one third of the firewood used by traditional stoves Project size: The area aroundVolcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, where more than 100,000 families live. More than 9,000 stoves have already been delivered since the project launch Project partners:LIKANO, My Cli-
mate foundation,International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP),Fondation Artisans de la Paix et du Développment au Rwanda (FAPDR) Rwanda is the most densely populated country in Africa and as it continues to grow, one of the consequences is rapid deforestation. Volcanoes National Park, which is home to some unique flora and fauna, is under threat from local residents looking for firewood. That, in turn, puts the habitat of the golden monkey and other rare animals at risk. More efficient cooking stoves could offer a solution.
Durban: lessons to learn in urban renewal and regeneration Durban will take your breath away — literally so. The South African metropolis on the Indian Ocean boasts an average humidity of 80 percent most of the time. When you land at Durbanʼs King Shaka International Airport, expect to be met by a wall of heat and humidity. Arriving by air is actually becoming an increasingly popular way to reach South Africaʼs second-biggest coastal city, as new in-
ternational direct routes to Durban have been added in recent years due to popular demand. The city with a population of 3.5 million was voted one of the "New7Wonders Cities" of the world in 2015, which kicked off an urban regeneration boom that transformed the African metropolis, bringing it the biggest boost since the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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Right here, right now! Fatboy Slim comes to Budapest Akvárium Club BRIGHTON BEATMASTER FATBOY SLIM IS COMING TO BUDAPEST FOR HIS LOCAL CLUB DEBUT AT THE FOCAL AKVÁRIUM ON 25 MAY.
The February edition of monthly event series Múzeum+ is being held on the 14th at the Museum of Fine Arts. For each of these events, besides interactive workshops and concerts, an Englishlanguage guided tour also features. This time the theme is German Renaissance Art, starting at 7pm. For the complete schedule, check the museum website.
Brighton beatmaster Fatboy Slim is coming to Budapest for his local club debut at the focal Akvárium on 25 May. The veteran of many a festival – Glasto, Exit, Coachella – has played Hungary before but never in the intimate surroundings of a sweaty club. The booking represents a major coup for the Akvárium, whose line-up for 2019 also includes John Digweed and Kruder & Dorfmeister. Tickets have not yet gone on sale for Fatboy Slim in the Main Hall of the Akvárium – but keep an eye on theclub’s websiteas they’re bound to sell out in no time. Slim, who successfully shifted from indie to electronica in the 1990s, reignited his career with the hit Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat, in 2013. The DJ star is currently playing a series of huge arenas in the UK, from London to Glasgow. Akvárium Klub District V. Erzsébet tér 12
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Dirk Nowitzki: A down-to-earth superstar
It was exactly 20 years ago, on February 5, 1999, that Dirk Nowitzki played his first game in the National Basketball League. It was a shortened season that started several months late because of the third lockout in NBA history, but the lanky 20year-old from the southern German city of Würzburg played well enough in the 47 of the Mavsʼ 50 games to earn consideration for the rookie of the year award. In his sophomore season, he was in the frame to be named the NBAʼs most improved player. A year later he was the Dallas Mavericksʼ top point scorer, a title he would hold for the next 13 years.
Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics
Indonesian President Joko Widodo submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games in a formal letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), state media reported on Tuesday. "The IOC acknowledged Indonesiaʼs capability when it hosted the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Paragames," the state-run Antara news agency quoted Muliaman D. Hadad, Indonesiaʼs ambassador to Switzerland, as saying. "We feel that is a strong foundation." 6
Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.
Joachim Löw axes Hummels, Boateng and Müller from national team The decision is the latest in a string of recent changes to the national squad
Germany coach Joachim Löw is planning for a future that does not involve World Cup winners Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Müller. Ahead of the first international break of the year, Joachim Löw has announced that his future plans do not involve the Bayern Munich trio. "2019 is the year for a new beginning in the German national team," said Löw in response to reports from German tabloid Bild that he had met with the Bayern trio in Munich to make them aware of his decision and the reasons behind it. "It was important to me personally, to take time to explain my thoughts and plans to both the players and those in charge at FC Bayern." Boateng, Hummels and Müller-
played key roles in Germanyʼs World Cup win in Brazil back in 2014, but they were also culpable in the team that fell short as Die Mannschaft gotknocked out in the group stages last summer in Russia. "I thank Mats, Jerome and Thomas for the many successful, extraordinary and unique years together," Löw continued before switching his focus the the next generation of German talents. "The young national players need to get the necessary space to fully develop. Now they have to take on the responsibility."
New England Patriots make Super Bowl history with sixth win The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday. New England has now tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most titles in history, each with six wins. For the Patriots, all six have come since 2001. The Steelers took 35 seasons to reach this milestone. Quarterback Tom Brady has now beaten former Dallas Cowboy and San Francisco 49er Charles Haley for the most Super Bowl
wins for a player. Coach Bill Belichick is now tied for the most NFL championships by a head coach. Both are the oldest to win in their respective positions. "It was an unbelievable year," Brady told US broadcaster CBS after the game, held at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta. "Itʼs unbelievable to win this game…Weʼve been this far and lost, which is really tough. I wish we had played a little better on offense, but we won and itʼs unbelievable.