Daily Bulletin | 14.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.11.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Conflict Israeli strike kills top Hamas commander The head of the armed wing of Hamas has been killed in an Irsaeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Israel has confirmed that Ahmed Jabari had been targeted. Israeli military statement regarding Wednesday's airstrike Qatar, Hamas and the new Middle East Afghanistan German ministers eying Afghan troop reduction The foreign and defense ministers have floated a plan to reduce the number of German soldiers in Afghanistan from the current level of 4,760 to 3,300 by the end of February 2014. The policy is likely to pass swiftly. German troops making peace with war Eurozone crisis Anti-austerity strikes hit Iberian Peninsula Trade unions have coordinated a general strike across Spain and Portugal to protest against austerity measures. Transport has been halted, flights grounded, and schools closed as protestors plan to take to the streets. Spain in turmoil ahead of general strike China China's Communist Party congress wraps up China's Communist Party has wrapped up its week-long congress in Beijing, where delegates chose a new central committee. Vice President Xi Jinping is expected to replace President Hu Jintao as party leader. Xi Jinping: the compromise candidate Military Germany permits more arms exports The most recent findings of a report on arms exports has shown that Germany issued more permits for munitions exports in 2011 than before. Germany's cabinet met to endorse the report's findings on Wednesday. German arms exports: strict rules - dicey deals Politics Japanese PM sets date for promised early elections Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has announced that he will dissolve Japan's parliament on Friday in preparation for early elections in December. The beleaguered premier is unlikely to fancy his chances in the vote. Okinawans struggle with US military presence Business Auto Industry Toyota announces yet another massive recall Japanese carmaker Toyota is again having to recall millions of vehicles around the globe amid complaints from customers over two technical issues. It's another blow to a firm once praised for its safety standards. Corporate Governance EU makes new attempt at female boardroom quota The EU Commission has adopted a draft bill aimed at improving gender balance in the boardrooms of major companies. The move comes after the EU's executive body found voluntary corporate efforts had failed. Female MPs Call For More Boardroom Equality German parliament approves gender quota   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012