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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Daily Bulletin | 21.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Armed Conflict
Egypt: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire
Egypt has announced a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel after eight days of fighting. Israel has agreed to the move. Hamas' leadership is expected to reply soon.
Syria
Turkey formally asks NATO to deploy Patriot units
NATO says its member Turkey has formally asked for Patriot missiles to be deployed on Turkish territory to deflect any stray attacks from war-torn Syria. Only the US, Germany and the Netherlands have appropriate systems.
Armed Conflict
Congo rebels continue offensive, vow to "liberate" country
Rebel forces in Northern Congo are advancing after capturing the city of Goma. The UN has called for an end to violence as cross-border tension, spurred by accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels, grows.
Greece
Eurozone finance ministers delay decision on Greece
Greece has been told it must wait until next week to find out whether it is to receive the next installment of its bailout money from international lenders. EU finance ministers delayed the decision among complications.
Terrorism
Last of 2008 Mumbai attackers killed
India has executed Ajmal Kasab, the only gunman caught alive during 2008's siege of Mumbai, when terrorists attacked multiple targets including the railway station, a restaurant and hotels, where they also took hostages.
Politics
Opposition pushes for delay on German budget
In the parliamentary debate over Germany's 2013 budget, Chancellor Merkel's future election opponent has called for a delay in passing the measure to wait for the final word on a bailout for Greece.
Health
EU parliament backs new health commissioner
The European Parliament has dealt with the resignation of former EU health commissioner John Dalli over corruption allegations by voting for another Maltese, Tonio Borg, to fill the vacancy.
Business
Spain
Spanish deficit target in danger, central bank says
Spanish financial experts argue that the chances of a quick economic recovery in the country are very slim. The central bank has now issued a warning that this year's deficit target may not be met.
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Those Germans
Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.

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