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Major news items in leading German newspapers

Xinhua, April 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are the major news items in leading German newspapers on Wednesday.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

-- Tense mood exists between the European Union (EU) and Ankara before a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, accompanied by European Council President Donald Tusk, to the Turkish city Gaziantep. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the European Parliament's criticism on Turkey's handling of fundamental rights was "provocative."

Sueddeutsche Zeitung:

-- Tests of German transport authorities show that several automakers have constructed their engines in such a way that the pollutant nitrogen oxide is emitted by their cars unfiltered at low temperatures.

Die Welt:

-- Spanish police have arrested on the resort island of Mallorca a suspected Islamic State (IS)-supporter who should has been in close contact with IS-leaders in Syria. Endit