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Monday, December 24, 2012

Daily Bulletin | 24.12.2012, 22:15 UTC

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Syria
Brahimi discusses 'worrying' situation with Assad
The United Nations-Arab League peace envoy has held another meeting with the Syrian president, as part of efforts to end almost two years of bloodshed. No significant progress was reported.
Afghanistan
Afghan policewoman fatally shoots NATO adviser
An Afghan policewoman shot dead a NATO adviser inside a police compound on Monday. Officials said it was the first "insider" attack by a woman. The incident raises questions of trust between coalition and Afghan forces.
Crime
New York firefighters shot dead while responding to fire
Two firefighters have been shot dead in New York State on Monday as they were responding to a fire. It comes as debate rages in the United States about gun control, following the recent school massacre.
Protests
Indian PM calls for calm as rape protests continue
Indian authorities have halted movement in the capital, New Delhi, closing roads and railway stations in an attempt to restore law and order after police clashed with protesters angered by the gang rape of a young woman.
Military
Russia to sell military aircraft to India
Russia has signed a deal to sell 71 military helicopters to India. At a one-day summit on Monday leaders from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a long-term strategic partnership.
Christmas
Christmas crowds flock to Bethlehem
People in their thousands have flocked to the West Bank city of Bethlehem for festive celebrations. Believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, the city comes alive at this time of the year and hosts a Christmas procession.
Christmas
Gauck: Christmas heals world's ills and worries
Christmas Eve has begun in Germany with an appeal from President Joachim Gauck for renewed social cohesion in times of insecurity, faster paced and more incomprehensible living, and widening gaps between poor and rich.
Weather
Southern Germany records warmest Christmas Eve ever
While the chance of Christmas sunburn remains pretty low, parts of Germany are experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, in parts of Eastern Europe, brutal cold has killed dozens.
Spectrum
Spectrum: Exploring science and science fiction
We discuss the link between science and science fiction, head to Reykjavik for a report on geothermal energy, hear about the science of Pilsner beer and look at the potential revival of bloodletting as a treatment for some medical conditions.
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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.
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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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