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Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn resigns after mass unrest Hailemariamʼs resignation comes amid protracted anti-government protests that have left hundreds dead and tens of thousands detained. He will continue in his role until the "power transition is completed."

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said on Thursday he had submitted his resignation as both premier and the chairman of the ruling coalition. Hailemariam has faced nationwide protests following his governmentʼsharsh crackdown on dissent and opposition. The academic-turned-politician has led Ethiopia since 2012 following the death of former strongman Meles Zenawi. "Unrest and a political crisis have led to the loss of lives and displacement of many," Hailemariam said in a televised address to the nation. "I see my resignation as vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy."

Irelandʼs Philip Lane closer to securing ECB vice presidency At an informal hearing of a key EU Parliament committee, Irelandʼs central bank chief Philip Lane has received the strongest backing from lawmakers in his bid to become the ECBʼs No. 2, beating a rival from Spain. Irish central bank chief Philip Lane (pictured above), who is runningfor the vice presidency oft he European Central Bank (ECB), on Thursday won the backing of a key European Parliament committee. After talking to Lane and his strongest rival for the job, Spanish Economy Minister Luis De Guindos, "the majority of the political groups considered Governor Laneʼs performance more convincing," Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Chairman Roberto Gualtieri said.

"Some groups expressed reservations for De Guindosʼ appointment," he added in a statement.

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South Africaʼs Desmond Tutu turns away from organization Oxfam sex abuse:

In the wake of allegations of sexual abuse, Oxfam has lost another of its ambassadors as Desmond Tutu spoke of immorality and criminality. Further revelations have come to light.

Prominent ivory trade investigator killed in Nairobi home World-renowned ivory investigator Esmond Bradley-Martin has been found dead in his home with a stab wound to the neck. Martin had spent decades tracing the trade of ivory and rhino horns from Africa to Asian markets.

Kenyan police said on Monday that ivory trade investigator Esmond Bradley-Martin had been found dead in his home by a family member. The relative had gone to check on Martin at his home in the Nairobi suburb of Langat on Sunday afternoon after he did not respond to phone calls. "He was found dead in his house and had

stab wounds," said a police officer.

"An investigation has been launched." The head of the United Nationʼs Environment Program, Erik Solheim, said he was shocked by Martinʼs murder and described the late investigator as a "global authority" on ivory and rhino horn trafficking. Martin, an American citizen who had lived in Kenya for decades, was a key figure in the global crackdown on illegal ivory supply chains. Much of his research quantified and analyzed the Asian ivory markets in China, Hong Kong,Vietnam and elsewhere.

German university hospital defends auto firmsʼ nitrogen dioxide test ethics No experiments on animals or humans can take place in Germany without a go from an authorized ethics committee. Dr. Thomas Kraus from Aachen University Hospital says this was the case in the most recent NO2 scandal.

The European Research Group on Environment and Health in the Transport Sector (EUGT) "did not impinge in any way on the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) research it commissioned Aachen University Hospital to do," Professor Thomas Kraus from the

hospital told the German press agency DPA on Monday. The EUGT is a now defunct organization that was funded

by German carmakers Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW plus partsmaker Bosch, thus raising questions of possible conflicts of interest. In 2013, 25 healthy volunteers were exposed to NO2 pollution for three hours, Kraus said. "None of them had any negative health effects," he went on, adding that the tests were meant to measure the impact of pollutants in the workplace.

Poles told to denounce ʼanti-Polishʼ compatriots following Holocaust law Senate leader Stanislaw Karczewski has ordered Poles living abroad to inform authorities of "anti-Polish comments" made by other Poles. A report claims an official letter has been sent to embassies and consulates.Poles living abroad have been urged by Polish Senate speaker Stanislaw Karczewski to notify authorities of any "harmful" comments by compatriots outside of Poland, according to report

by German public broadcaster NDR. According to NDR, a letter has been sent to embassies and consulates worldwide asking Poles to "document all anti-Polish comments and opinions that could hurt us." The letter orders Poles to "inform embassies, consulates of any defamation that could harm the good reputation of Poland."

NDR says the letter has already been distributed by the general consulate in Munich and that Hamburgʼs consulate would follow suit.

Lawyer in Dortmund presses charges against unwanted pizzas The lawyer brought charges against the deliveries last month, without knowing who was sending him the food. Police are looking into what may be a case of stalking. Guido Grolle was named by local newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten as the lawyer being sent the food, the range of which has extended beyond pizzas to Sushi, sausage and Greek delicacies. Grolle does not have to pay for the food as he did not order it and the liability lies with the supplier. He complained: "Itʼs so irritating, I donʼt even get my work done anymore."

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Germany to compensate Algerian

Galápagos fights temptation of mass tourism

Jewish Holocaust survivors

With its iconic giant tortoises, crested black iguanas, huge ocean manta rays and a veritable menagerie of other cool creatures, the Galápagos Islands are one of the most beautiful places you will probably never visit.

Jews who lived in Algeria during the Vichy regime will receive compensation, said the Claims Conference. Algerian Jews were "one of the last" groups to be recognized by Germany, the organizationʼs vice president told DW. The Claims Conference Hardship Fund on Monday announced that a new group ofJewish Holocaust survivorswill be eligible forcompensation from the Germany government.

The group consists of Jews who lived in Algeria between July 1940 and November 1942.

Those eligible for compensation will receive a one-time payment of €2,556 ($3,180), which the German government will begin paying out in July.

"Even at this late stage, itʼs very important both for the individuals, because it acknowledges what they went through, and in general, because it creates a historical record which will stand the test of time," Eric Schneider, who serves as executive vice president of the Claims Conference, told DW. "The further we get away from the events, I think thereʼs the greater possibility of Holocaust revisionism … When the German government takes responsibility and acknowledges the event, then it makes it a lot harder to refute it.

IOC concerned over possible design flaws of doping test bottles

Who wouldnʼt want to go to a white sand beach and soak up some sun alongside a lounging iguana, or surf in waters with those lumbering tortoises swimming beside you and a rainbow of tropical fish below? But in order to protect the flora, fauna and ecosystems of this Pacific archipelago that inspired Charles Darwinʼs theory of evolution, Ecuador is in the odd position of having to turn away perhaps millions of wouldbe tourists each year. Keeping a tight lid on tourism is the way the South Ameri-

can country has preserved this volcanic string of 19 large islands, dozens of islets and rocky outcroppings. Authorities wage this fight as world tourism grows and grows - it was up seven percent last year - and they must resist the temptation to let in hordes of visitors, their pockets bulging with dollars. "The Galápagos are the crown jewel, and as such, we have to protect them," Tourism Minister Enrique Ponce de Leon told. "We must be drastic in caring for the environment."

Evolution to the rescue for white-coated critters caught out by climate change

Animals that grow a white coat in winter are at risk from predators as summers lengthen and snow cover retreats. But they could evolve faster than you might expect, according to a new study.

Our planetʼs northerly climes undergo extreme seasonal change — from round-the-clock darkness to midnight sun, barren icescapes to verdant meadows and lush forest. Animals must take extreme measures to survive.

Some head south once summerʼs abundance is past. Some hibernate.

And some make it through the winter with a costume change. Swapping dull brown fur for a luxurious white winter coat means animals can stay camou-

flaged all year, helping them avoid predators or keep hidden as they stalk their prey. Butas the climate changes, theyʼre being caught in inappropriate attire for the season. Longer summers and reduced snow cover mean bright white fur or feathers can stand out like a beacon against an unseasonably snow-free habitat. A team of scientists led by L. Scott Mills, professor of wildlife biology at the University of Montana, studied the impact of this mismatch on the snowshoe hare and found the animalʼs population numbers were already falling. "What was certain from our research is being white on a brown background kills," Mills told.

The International Olympic Committee says it is concerned about potential flaws in doping sample bottles.

The organization wants assurances that the bottles cannot be tampered with ahead of the Winter Olympics.

After potential issues with the security of the bottles were aired, the IOC has asked the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ensure that antidoping tests at the forthcoming Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang "can be conducted credibly and reliably," an International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesperson said Tuesday.

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German metalworkers finally secure wage agreement Following weeks of bitter fighting, a wage agreement for the German metal and electrical industries has finally been struck. Employees were able to secure higher wages and more flexible working hours.

A wage agreement was reached in the early hours on Tuesday in Germanyʼs metal and electrical industries. The powerful IG Metall union announced the deal initially covering workers in the southern German state of BadenWürttemberg, but expected to be eventually implemented for a total of 3.9 million workers in the sector nationwide. According to the deal, employeesare to receive a pay hike of 4.3 percent from April this year. Additionally, monthly one-off payments of €100 ($124) were agreed for January through March. Employers and trade union representatives also agreed on the possibility of workers reducing their hours from 35 to 28 hours per week for two years, should they need to look after children or care for older relatives.

A record 28 French restaurants get Michelin three-star ratings Twenty-eight French restaurants have been honored with the gastronomic sectorʼs most coveted rating. Thatʼs a record number of three-star ratings for any single country in the Michelin Red Guide.

A comeback by La Maison des Bois mastermind Marc Veyrat (pictured) and the emergence of Christophe Bacquieʼs Hotel du Castellet as another culinary force in southern France have given the country a record for most restaurants to hold a vaunted foodie guideʼs coveted three-star maximum. Set for official release on Friday, Michelin France has become the most prestigious of the publicationʼs 31 national editions and the domestic culinary bible. Michelin has faced criticism that its stars reward pomp and presentation rather than the food itself and for the guideʼs putting restaurateurs under unbearable scrutiny.

The guide has made many a chefʼs name; others say it has nearly broken their wills. Veyrat — a 67-yearold who quit cooking after a skiing accident nine years ago and faced hardship again when La Maison burned down in 2015 — told The Associated Press that he does not mind the stress. "We need the pressure and adrenaline because we are creatives," he said late Monday.