Daily Bulletin | 12.12.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 12.12.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Syria Group recognizes Syrian opposition as sole representative of Syria An international group has officially recognized the legitimacy of the Syrian opposition coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people. The declaration came shortly after the US backing of the Syrian group. 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' Egypt Egypt opposition: vote 'no' on constitutional referendum Egypt's leading opposition group has called on citizens to vote "no" on a referendum concerning the country's controversial constitution. The announcement comes as Egyptians abroad begin voting in embassies. Germany Germany approves bill to protect male circumcision German lawmakers have approved a bill to keep male infant circumcision legal after a regional court ruled earlier this year that the practice amounted to bodily harm. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority. Religious traditions under threat? Health Health Minister Bahr 'furious' about apparent mole The government in Berlin has called for a swift investigation into the possible theft of documents, which were allegedly sold on to lobbyists in the pharmaceuticals industry. Health Minister Daniel Bahr is not amused. International Relations North Korea launches long-range rocket North Korea has fired a long-range rocket, which Pyongyang claims is aimed at launching a peaceful research satellite. The test appears to have had a measure of success, with an object apparently placed into orbit. 'North Korea times rocket launch for maximum impact' Business Crime Deutsche Bank CEO Fitschen in focus of tax fraud probe Police have raided Deutsche Bank offices in several cities in search of evidence of tax fraud and money laundering related to EU carbon emissions trade. One of the bank's two chief executives is now under investigation. German police raid Deutsche Bank Greece Greek buy-back program helps lighten debt load Greek sovereign debt managers have confirmed the successful completion of the country's program for buying back state bonds. The scheme has left Athens with less debt, as it awaits more international loans. Banking EU banking union appears to have overcome impasse Newspaper reports have claimed a Franco-German impasse over the European Union's planned banking union has been resolved. The ECB's direct supervising powers now seem to be much clearer. Newsletters More DW German-Jewish Cultural Heritage Join DW as we uncover traces of German-Jewish cultural heritage all around the world. DW's reporters travel from Chicago to Shanghai to find German-Jewish immigrants and retell their stories. More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions. More DW 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.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012