Daily Bulletin | 07.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 07.11.2012 | 19:30 UTC News United States Obama wins second term as US president President Barack Obama has won a second term in the White House, defeating Republican contender Mitt Romney after securing several key battleground states. Obama gives victory speech Romney congratulates Obama Obama's victory means reliability for Europe US Election World leaders welcome Obama's re-election Global leaders have been congratulating US President Barack Obama on his election victory over Republican rival Mitt Romney. German reaction to Obama's victory European shares rally after US election Civil Rights Bahrain revokes citizenship of opposition activists Authorities in Bahrain have stripped 31 Shiite Muslim opposition activists of their citizenship for having undermined state security. The move has been criticized by rights groups in the small island state. Refugees Dozens missing as refugee boat sinks in Bay of Bengal At least 60 people, including Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar, have disappeared after a boat bound for Malaysia capsized. The migrants started from Bangladesh sometime on Tuesday, and the boat overturned Wednesday. Scores of Rohingya refugees feared dead at sea France French Cabinet approves same-sex marriage bill President Francois Hollande's government has signed off on a bill that could legalize same-sex marriage in France. The move comes as leaders from major religious groups are sharply criticizing the change. Politics Czech government survives confidence vote on tax The Czech Republic's center-right government has survived a taxation vote that turned into a "no-confidence" motion. Rebels from the prime minister's own party eventually backed down, fearing a snap election. Greece Greek workers strike ahead of austerity vote Greek workers have entered the second day of a national strike to protest a vote to approve new austerity measures. The vote is needed to unlock a tranche of international aid and stave off bankruptcy. Greek general strike continues Germany Merkel delivers an EU pep talk in Brussels Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on EU leaders to solidify plans for economic integration over two to three years. She spoke in Brussels en route to London for talks with PM David Cameron on the 2014-20 EU budget. Chancellor Merkel prepares to charm London Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012