Daily Bulletin | 05.12.2011, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 05.12.2011 | 19:30 UTC   World  |  Europe  |  Germany  |  Culture & Lifestyle World Afghanistan Germany calls for decade of engagement after Afghan troop withdrawal The international community has gathered in Bonn, Germany to discuss the future of Afghanistan in a region plagued by tensions. Germany has called for a decade of engagement after troops withdraw. International engagement in Afghanistan to focus on reconstruction, development German foreign minister wants 'clear signal' at Afghanistan conference The price of politics in Afghanistan Focus: Afghanistan 'We are entering a new phase': Afghan national security adviser Terrorism Growing threat of al Qaeda in North Africa prompts EU action A spate of violent kidnappings of westerners by groups affiliated with al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has prompted the European Union to take action to protect its citizens in the Sahel region of Northern Africa. Libya struggles to maintain order in the face of post-Gadhafi chaos Nigerian Islamic extremists reportedly reaching out to al Qaeda US concerns over nuclear smuggling between Europe, North Africa Diplomatic row threatens Western-backed alliance in the Sahel against al Qaeda Europe Economy Merkel, Sarkozy plan new EU treaty ahead of crucial euro summit Ahead of a critical week for the eurozone, Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Nicolas Sarkozy have agreed on a series of reforms to address the debt crisis. Sarkozy said 'things cannot continue as they are.' Focus: Eurozone in crisis Euro inherently flawed, says former EU Commission president Merkel calls for eurozone fiscal union A new timetable for the rescue of the euro Nuclear Power Anti-nuclear activists prompt security alert in France The French government has launched an investigation after a group of campaigners from the environmentalist organization Greenpeace managed to get past security and break into a nuclear power plant. Nuclear waste completes its journey to German storage facility France urged to improve safety at nuclear facilities Belgium aims to phase out nuclear power by 2025 Economy Italy scrambles to reassure markets with austerity plan The Italian government has announced tough austerity measures intended to help the country balance its books. A cabinet meeting on the package was brought forward 24 hours to reassure jittery markets. A new timetable for the rescue of the euro Eurozone ministers agree to boost rescue fund Italy's borrowing costs hit an all-time euro high Elections Russian election overshadowed by accusations of fraud, manipulation Russia's parliamentary election on Sunday was the "dirtiest" in years, according to independent election observers. German politicians, meanwhile, are calling on the Russian government to implement more reform. Putin party loses ground in Duma election Trade booming between Russia, Germany Opinion: It's the beginning of the end for Russia's 'managed democracy' Putin party leads parliamentary elections despite big losses Russian voters choose among limited political options at the polls Russian elections are 'neither free nor fair' Germany World War II German authorities raid homes of Nazi massacre suspects The Oradour massacre was among the worst atrocities committed by German soldiers on French soil. Almost 70 years on, German authorities have raided the homes of six suspects. German fashion label Hugo Boss goes public with Nazi past Last gay survivor of Nazi concentration camps dies Biography of Nazi criminal meets resistance from small German town Culture & Lifestyle Literature Newly published letters reveal Samuel Beckett's love for Germany The Irish playwright Samuel Beckett long held an affection for Germany - one that began early and eventually led to his role in the French resistance during World War II, as detailed in a collection of his letters. Renowned German author Christa Wolf dies Building bridges with the pen and the ball Büchner Prize goes to chronicler of German history More DW BIG CITY NIGHTS – The Scorpions-Film "BIG CITY NIGHTS" - The documentary film about the Scorpions will be in theatres in 2013. But the film's website will keep you up to date until then with the latest news and features about the rock legends from Germany.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011