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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Daily Bulletin | 17.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Conflict
Obama backs Israel; Hamas headquarters hit
Barack Obama has backed Israel's right to defend itself after Gaza militants fired rockets at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israel has bombed the headquarters of the ruling Hamas in Gaza and mobilized more troops.
Syria
Syrian opposition appoints envoy to France
Syria's opposition coalition has named an envoy to France. The announcement follows France's pledge to support the newly formed opposition bloc in its efforts to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad's government.
Defense
Report: German arms deployment to Turkey's Syria border
Germany plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles along Turkey's border with Syria, a German newspaper reported Saturday, citing an unnamed source. Officials from NATO, Turkey and Germany did not confirm the report.
Asia
South China Sea clash overshadows ASEAN summit
A major summit between Southeast nations is getting under way. The South China Sea dispute, which affects many countries participating, will require leaders to steer talks through extremely choppy waters.
Middle East
Egypt bus tragedy kills children
A bus accident in Egypt has claimed the lives of dozens of young children. The crash has prompted the transport minister to resign, according to state media.
Africa
Sierra Leone electing president, parliament
Voters crowded Freetown booths on Saturday as Sierra Leone began electing a new parliament and president. The polls are the third since the nation emerged from civil war in 2002 and shed the image of "blood diamonds"
South Asia
Firebrand Indian politician Bal Thackeray dies
The founder of a controversial party in India which has links to communal violence has died. Local police have boosted security in case unrest ensues.
Politics
Greens challenge Merkel with jobs and welfare package
The Greens have called for a minimum wage set by law, higher pay to welfare recipients and wealth taxation to boost education. Claudia Roth drew much of the focus, as her party re-elected her as its co-leader.

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