Daily Bulletin | 06.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 06.11.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Elections Candidates cast their votes in US election Polling stations have opened across the United States for the presidential vote. Republican challenger Mitt Romney submitted his ballot in Boston early Tuesday, presumably tying that score with Barack Obama at 1-1. Swing states, the key to the presidency Obama and Romney vie for vital Virginian votes Russia Putin fires defence minister, close ally takes over Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired his defence minister amid corruption allegations. This is the biggest change to the country's government since Putin returned for a third term as president earlier this year. Russia celebrates victory day ahead of army reforms Strikes Greek workers in two-day national strike Hundreds of thousands of Greek workers have walked off the job in a two-day national strike to protest against government austerity measures. The mass walkout caused major disruption to public transportation. Greeks protest against latest cuts On the trail of lost taxes in Greece Court Cases Trial of Israelis in Turkish flotilla raid begins Over two years after Israeli commandos raided a Turkish ship bound for Gaza and killed nine Turks on board, an in-absentia trial has started against four former Israeli officers. Israel has called it a 'show trial.' Turkey and Israel are far from reconciliation Court Cases German court checks anti-terror data retention laws Germany's highest court has begun an examination of the country's anti-terror data retention law, to see if it complies with the constitution. The rules will be assessed, and perhaps altered, in the coming months. Germany's anti-terror law, 10 years on Children and Families Government sticks to doomed daycare deal New government figures suggest that Germany is lacking over 220,000 daycare or pre-kindergarten places for children under three. As of August next year, parents will be legally entitled to a spot for their tots. Lacking spots for tots in Germany European Union European court strikes down Hungarian law Europe's top court has ruled that Hungary violated European Union law by lowering the mandatory retirement age for judges. The court said the legislation amounted to discrimination on the basis of age. Hungary's Premier Orban softens rhetoric Globalization Asia-Europe Meeting wraps up Leaders at the Asia-Europe Meeting renounced protectionism and vowed to promote free trade during a summit in Laos. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle pledged an even closer relationship with the region. 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