Daily Bulletin | 17.11.2011, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 17.11.2011 | 19:30 UTC   World  |  Germany  |  Science & Technology  |  Europe  |  Culture & Lifestyle  |  Business World Arab World Pressure grows on Assad from all sides The growing chorus of disapproval is piling up the pressure on Assad. Following Turkey's threat to cut bilateral projects, the Arab League has given the regime an ultimatum to end the violence or face economic sanctions. Rebels attack Syrian military base Opinion: Sanctions remain the only option to pressure Syria Assad digs in for the long haul Risk of Kurdish uprising in Syria puts regional powers on alert Turkey embraces Mideast amid domestic worries Asia Asia Pacific region becomes main focus of US foreign policy As the United States presses ahead with its disengagement from Afghanistan and Iraq, the Obama administration has determined that the Asia Pacific region will be the main focus of US foreign policy. US wary of China as arms spending heads in opposite directions Washington's arms deal with Taiwan threatens US-China relations Europe in danger of losing ground to US in relations with China Germany Right-Wing Extremism Banning Germany's far-right NPD a tricky issue A series of murders in Germany linked to a neo-Nazi terror cell has raised public awareness about the threat, prompting calls for a ban of the far-right NPD party. But it's not that simple. The government is to hold a crisis meeting on the neo-Nazi threat Germany plans registry of neo-Nazis after killing spree Focus: Right-wing extremism in Germany Investigators say neo-Nazi group had more helpers A blind eye turned to right-wing terror? Why is it so hard to ban a party that preaches xenophobia? Science & Technology Justice Samsung plans to modify Galaxy Tab for sale in Germany Samsung has been locking horns with Apple for months over intellectual property-related legal disputes. Both allege infringements of their tablet device designs. Samsung loses slice of Apple's pie German court suspends EU-wide injunction against Samsung Apple wins EU-wide injunction against sales of Samsung Galaxy Tabs Europe Nuclear Power France urged to improve safety at nuclear facilities A French government body on nuclear safety has strongly recommended improvements to the country's nuclear facilities to better protect against natural disasters. But it stressed that France's nuclear reactors are safe. French nuclear authorities declare blast 'over' Fukushima spoils world appetite for nuclear power Nuclear leader France refuses to budge on reactors Italy New prime minister says Italian austerity 'crucial to future of euro' Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has used his first speech in parliament to unveil a plan to tackle his country's economic and debt crisis. Monti said the future of all of Europe depended on Italy. New Italian prime minister sworn in with government of technocrats New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis Italy names Mario Monti as Berlusconi successor Culture & Lifestyle Middle East Frustration has 'replaced euphoria' in Egypt German illustrator Barbara Yelin spent last five weeks in Egypt. A comic book documenting her experiences is now online. Deutsche Welle talked to her about rebellion and daily life in Cairo. Goethe Institute aids post-Arab Spring education Egypt swings again as German group plays Cairo Jazz Festival Egypt officially requests return of ancient Nefertiti bust Business Energy Global 'gas cartel' is a long way off, experts say The world's top natural gas exporters met for a key meeting this week, amid speculation that major producers of the commodity could resort to price-setting tactics and supply controls. Nord Stream pipeline brings Russia and Germany closer together Exxon to invest millions in German natural gas exploration Shale gas could ensure Poland's independence from Russia More DW Coming home You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland. The Hungry World Every three seconds someone starves to death. DW-WORLD.DE takes a deeper look at the politics, the economy and the science of hunger. Each Monday anew. The causes and the answers.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011