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96/2018 • 28 APRIL, 2018 WEEKEND ISSUE

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A German rightwing extremist soldierʼs double life One year ago, a right-wing extremist German army officer was arrested on suspicion of terrorism, then it was discovered he was also leading a double life as a Syrian refugee. The case is anything but closed. "At first I just couldnʼt believe it," Christof Gramm, head of the Military CounterIntelligence Service (MAD) told the German weekly magazine Spiegel in 2017: "Weʼve never had a case like this in the counter-extremism program at MAD." One year ago, a rightwing extremist German army officer was arrested on suspicion of terrorism, then it was discovered he was also leading a double life as a Syrian refugee. The case is anything but closed. "At first I just couldnʼt believe it," Christof Gramm, head of the Military Counter-Intelligence Service (MAD) told the German weekly magazine Spiegel in 2017: "Weʼve never had a case like this in the counter-extremism program at MAD."

Sweden and North Korea end talks ahead of possible TrumpKim summit The Swedish and North Korean foreign ministers have wrapped up three days of talks on the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

Have they cleared the way for a historic meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un? Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom and her North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho discussed the "opportunities and challenges for continued diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the conflict," Swedenʼs Foreign Ministry said Saturday. The ministry did not comment on whether thethree days of talksin Stockholm hadlaid any groundwork for a possible meetingbetween US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

US-German conflicts — what you need to know We take a look at the most contentious issues

Germany and the US remain close allies, but since the election of Donald Trump, disagreements have emerged on key policies.

Publisher slammed as Hitler appears in ʼgreat leadersʼ book The book "would bring tears of joy to neo-Nazis," a Jewish human rights organization has said. Adolf Hitler carries a certain fascination in some parts of the world that is largely untouched by his atrocities.

Indian publisher Pegasus landed itself in hot water this week when it emerged that itʼs "Great Leaders" book for children included Adolf Hitler. Pictured alongside freedom fighters Mathama Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, the book chose Hitler as one of the "powerful world leaders who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their countries and the people living in them." Also included

in the book are current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, controversial Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former US President Barack Obama. "Dedicated to the betterment of countries and people? Adolf Hitler? This description would bring tears of joy to the Nazis and their racist neo-Nazi heirs," said Abraham Cooper of the Jewish human rights organization the Wiesenthal Center.

"Placing Hitler alongside truly great political and humanitarian leaders is an abomination that is made worse as it targets young people with little or no knowledge of world history and ethics," Cooper said.

Arsenalʼs Arsene Wenger to quit at end of season The longtime manager of English Premier League club Arsenal has announced that he is to step down at the end of this season. Arsene Wenger has been with the Gunners for more than two decades. Arsene Wenger announced his departure from the London club in a statement posted on Arsenalʼs website on Friday. "After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season," the 68-year-old Frenchman said.

"I am grateful for having had the privi-

lege to serve the club for so many memorable years. I managed the club with full commitment and integrity." Majority owner Stan Kroenke was full of praise for Wenger, who moved to the club from Nagoya Grampus Eight of the J-League in the summer of 1996.

Sports Arsenalʼs Arsene Wenger to quit at end of season The longtime manager of English Premier League club Arsenal has announced that he is to step down at the end of this season. Arsene Wenger has been with the Gunners for more than two decades.

Münster attack victim dies weeks after rampage A 74-year-old has succumbed to serious injuries sustained in the Münster car rampage earlier in April. He is the fourth person to die after Jens R. drove his van into bystanders and then shot himself. German authorities confirmed one more victim of the Münster attack died on Thursday, 19 days aftercar rampagewhich previously claimed the lives of two victims and the driver in northwest Germany.

The latest victim was a 74-year-man from the nearby city of Hamm who passed away in a Münster hospital.

Turkish court upholds travel ban for German reporter German reporter Mesale Tolu will not be allowed to leave Turkey, where she faces charges of terrorist propaganda, a Turkish court has decided. The "political decision" leaves the 33-yearold facing an uncertain future. German reporter Mesale Tolu will not be allowed to leave Turkey, where she is on trial on terror-related charges, a Turkish court ruled Thursday. Tolu said the decision was "politically motivated" and announced she would appeal. She also decried "harassment"

by Turkish judiciary. German reporter Mesale Tolu will not be allowed to leave Turkey, where she faces charges of terrorist propaganda, a Turkish court has decided. The "political decision" leaves the 33-year-old facing an uncertain future.

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Trump ʼhealthyʼ with perfect cognitive score, says doctor The White House doctor says Donald Trump is in excellent health following his first physical as president. The exam took place days after a controversial book raised questions about Trumpʼs mental fitness for office.

White House physician Ronny Jackson said Tuesday that Donald Trump had a very strong chance of remaining physically fit and healthy for the full term of his presidency. "In summary, the presidentʼs overall health is excellent," Jackson told reporters at a briefing in Washington.

Leroy Sané honored in England, now Germany starting berth beckons Manchester City winger Leroy Sané has been named the English Professional Footballersʼ Association Young Player of the Year. His next challenge should be snatching Julian Draxlerʼs Germany starting spot at the World Cup. Germanyʼs Leroy Sané has been rewarded for a stellar season at English Premier League champions Manchester City by being recognized by his peers as the best young player in England — becoming the first German to win a PFA award. The Professional Footballersʼ Association accolade, one of the most prestigious in the English game, is richly deserved after the ex-Schalke winger terrorized defenses with his pace, trickery and powerful shooting.

Jerome Boateng a doubt for World Cup Bayern Munich and Germany defender Jerome Boateng will miss the rest of the season after pulling his hamstring against Real Madrid, according to reports. The 29-yearold now faces a race to be fit for the World Cup. Jerome Boateng pulled up clutching his hamstring just half an hour intoBayern Munichʼs Champions League semifinal first leg defeat to Real Madridlast night. Coach Jupp Heynckes said immediately that Boateng "will be out" for a while, and German media now report that the 29year-old will indeed miss the rest of the Bundesliga season - and maybe even the World Cup. According to Sportbild, Boateng will be out for "four to

six weeks" after pulling his hamstring, meaning he will miss both the return leg in Madrid next week and the German Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt in his home city of Berlin next month. Boateng himself took to social media to confirm the news, tweeting: "Life is full of setbacks. Live, feel, love, laugh, cry, play, win, lose, stumble, fall - but always get back up! Now my aim is to fight to be available in Russia. Iʼm going to give my all."

Environmentalists skeptical of ʼbreakthroughʼ on bee-friendly pesticides Researchers say a new discovery may help to create pesticides that donʼt kill bees. But critics say we need to move away from a ʼchemical mindsetʼ altogether.

Scientists say they have made a "breakthrough" that could lead to beefriendly pesticides — but environmentalists argue that the only solution is to switch to organic alternatives.

The development is the latest in theongoing debateover neonicotinoids, which are among the most

toxic pesticides for bees and other insects. Researchers from the University of Exeterʼs non-profit Rothamsted Research center and pesticide producer Bayer AG, saytheir findings, published Thursday, are key to production of pesticides that protect crops without causing harm to bee populations. "This knowledge can help us avoid wasting time and money on pesticides that end up with use restrictions due to intrinsic bee toxicity," Chris Bass from the University of Exeter said.

Sakura celebrations paint Budapest pink Spring is now in full swing and Budapest is swathed in pink with all the lovely cherry trees in bloom. At this time of the year, the sprawling 200year-old ELTE Botanical Garden attracts crowds for picnics. People gather on the grass with blankets to celebrate the Hanami, a traditional Japanese custom when the flowering cherry trees create colorful scenery.

On Saturday and Sunday, this alfresco extravaganza is complete with Asianinspired activities and attractions, concerts, martial arts and board games. Every year, there are only two weekends when picnics on the grass are allowed in the park.

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NASA shoots human sperm into space With the new experiment, the US space agency wants to research how human sperm cells react to microgravity — and whether humans could procreate in space. Other mammals have had little success so far.

Space agencies and companies have sent many a strange object into space: pizza,lego mini figuresand even aconvertible. All have made their way into the seemingly endless world of microgravity that lies just beyond our planet. But a new experiment takes the cake: for research project Micro-11, NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is now sending frozen samples of human sperm to space. "As we plan to travel beyond the space station with thoughts of colonization on the moon and Mars and other heavenly bodies, the question of whether or not multigenerational survival can occur — not only in animals but in humans — is a very fundamental question that needs to be addressed," Joseph Tash, a researcher at the University of Kansas Medical Center who will examine the sperm upon its return to Earth, said.

Syria: Al-Qaida and IS increasingly lose territory to Assad With the exception of Idlib, Syriaʼs government has recovered control of most major cities from rebels and terror organizations.

Are the "Islamic State" and alQaida being beaten out of Syria?

With Syriaʼs civil war now in its eighth year, the "Islamic State" (IS) and al-Qaida — two of the most prominent terror organizations active in the fighting — are on the decline.

DW takes a closer look at their roles in the conflict. IS drew international attention when it swept across Iraq and Syria in 2014, making Raqqa, Syria, its capital and taking control of Iraqʼs second-largest city, Mosul.

In Syria, IS now only really controls some area near Iraqʼs border, as well as some parts of the countryside.

The organization does not currently have a central headquarters.