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10/31/19 5:30 AM The first news is - again - from Donald Trump. Yesterday, the US president distributed a photo showing a German Shepherd a bravery medal. The photo is of course manipulated. Such medals do not exist for animals. The dog, named Conan, has participated in the deadly attack on IS leader Abu Bakr al-Bagdadi and is actually considered a hero there. "These animals protect US troops, save the lives of civilians, separate fighters and non-combatants, and immobilize individuals who are hostile," said US Middle East commander, General Kenneth McKenzie, in charge of the attack yesterday told journalists. Nevertheless, the tweed with the manipulated photo represents another subsequent mockery of the victims of the operation dar. The terrorist is - it insinuates the tweet - killed by a dog. 10/31/19 5:19 AM 10/31/19 5:17 AM Good morning revered readers. I welcome you to the "Morning", the news blog from SPIEGEL. Maybe you already know it: Today is the "morning" for the last time. In the future, the blog will be replaced by our podcast with the most important news that will be updated three times a day on the site. Among other things, you will also hear contributions from Rachelle Pouplier, who has often moderated "Morning" in the past. Meanwhile, other tasks in the editorial department are also waiting for me. With personal, the "morning" is missing (getting up to something unchristian early morning rather less). Well then - let's get to the news. Show more Ticker Liveblog Software
