Daily Bulletin | 29.11.2011, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.11.2011 | 19:30 UTC   World  |  Business  |  Europe  |  Environment & Development World International Relations Britain expresses 'outrage' at storming of Iran embassy Britain has condemned the storming of its Tehran embassy by protesters angry at the imposition of western sanctions over its nuclear program. London has threatened to act "robustly" if its ambassador is expelled. Iran fires back against Western sanctions Nuclear resolution keeps pressure on Iran but lacks teeth EU prepares new sanctions against Iran Afghanistan Pakistan urged to reconsider Afghanistan conference boycott Pakistan is being urged to reconsider a decision to boycott a forthcoming international conference in protest at a NATO attack on military posts that killed 24 of its soldiers. Merkel hopes that Pakistan will reconsider its boycott NATO raid in Pakistan rattles volatile region Pakistan denies provoking NATO air strike Afghan blast kills 10 as Kabul announces Loya Jirga Arab World Democracy gets off to peaceful start in Egypt Egyptian polling stations have opened for a second day. Despite worries of violence, the first election since the fall of strongman Hosni Mubarak have so far gone smoothly and have seen a large turnout. Egypt election committee surprised by turnout Egypt votes in historic elections Opinion: Hope and concern fluctuate in Egypt Egypt faces major challenges as historic election gets under way Egyptian military agrees to new cabinet as protesters turn up the heat Rights group decries Egyptian military's 'broken promises' Business Finance Italy's borrowing costs hit an all-time euro high Italy's borrowing rates broke an all-time euro record on Tuesday, surpassing the level that forced Greece, Portugal and Ireland to seek international bailouts. The debt crisis threatens to upend the world economy. Schäuble warns of carrying European debt burden ahead of Brussels talks German government dismisses idea of 'elite bonds' Eurobonds: A cure or a curse? Finance Schäuble warns of carrying European debt burden ahead of Brussels talks A day before the Eurogroup meeting, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble warns that Germany can't bear the load for all of Europe. Ministers hope to agree on how to increase the firepower of their bailout fund. German government dismisses idea of 'elite bonds' Berlin continues to push for 'fiscal union' in Europe Eurozone leaders agree to respect European Central Bank independence Merkel affirms her rejection of eurobonds in budget debate Europe European Union National parliaments fight for role in eurozone crisis During the eurozone crisis, the role of the EU's national legislatures has not always been clearly defined. The German parliament has gone to court to ensure it is consulted on issues stemming from the debt debacle. German government dismisses idea of 'elite bonds' Eurozone faces recession, says OECD Berlin continues to push for 'fiscal union' in Europe Climate Change Durban Climate Change Conference 2011 Annual negotiations to tackle climate change are again underway - this year amid a deepening financial crisis and the imminent expiry of the Kyoto Protocol. Click here for DW's coverage of talks in Durban, South Africa. Environment & Development Environment UN's weather agency warns of rapidly-warming world Despite the cooling effects of a La Nina event, 2011 is likely to end among the 10 hottest years on record, according to a World Meteorological Organization report released on the sidelines of climate talks in Durban. Paying for climate protection amid a financial crisis - hear the view from Bangladesh South Africa seeks middle ground as climate host Germany's weather service paints hotter outlook 2010 ranks among top three hottest years on record   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011