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Current events of September 24, 2017 (2017-09-24) (Sunday)

Politics and elections

German federal election, 2017
- Voters in Germany go to the polls to elect members of the Bundestag. Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union is widely expected to win a fourth term in office. (DW)
- Exit polls indicate Merkel has won a fourth term in power, and that Alternative for Germany will enter the Bundestag for the first time. (BBC)

Sports

2017 Pittsburgh Steelers season
- The Pittsburgh Steelers team, with the exception of Alejandro Villanueva, decides not to participate in the game's national anthem, amid criticism of U.S. national anthem protests in the NFL by U.S. President Donald Trump. (USA Today)

Transport

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, residents will receive free parking spots and free Salik tag among other incentives if they choose to own an electric vehicle and leave their fuel-powered cars behind, officials announced on Sunday. E-car users will be exempted from RTA registration and renewal vehicle fees, and will get free Salik tag upon registration. (Khaleej Times)

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