Daily Bulletin | 18.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.11.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Conflict France joins mediation, media targeted in Gaza French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has flown to the Middle East to join Egyptian-led mediation efforts in the Gaza-Israel conflict. The toll has risen to 52 Palestinians and three Israelis killed since Wednesday. Never ending barrages Asia Obama starts Asia tour President Barack Obama has arrived in Bangkok, beginning a three-nation Asian tour. His visit fits a realignment of US priorities toward the Asia-Pacific region as conflict rages between Israel and Gaza militants. US strengthens military presence in Australia 'US focus on Asia will remain strong' Turkey Kurdish prisoners in Turkey end two-month hunger strike More than 700 Kurdish prisoners in Turkey have stopped refusing food after more than two months. They were appealing for better conditions for the jailed leader of the Kurdish PKK group; he asked them to stop. Erdogan courts voters with the death penalty Asia ASEAN adopts controversial human rights declaration Southeast Asian nations have adopted a controversial human rights declaration at their summit in Cambodia. Critics say loopholes will enable authoritarian regimes to suppress citizens by citing national security. Maritime disputes 'run deeper than economics' Jailed Cambodian activist says fight must go on Protests Irish march for abortion law changes Thousands of people in Ireland have marched on the offices of the prime minister, calling for clear guidelines on abortion law. It follows the death of a woman from blood poisoning after she was denied an abortion. Woman's death could spark change in Ireland Business Eurozone crisis Thousands protest against austerity in Slovenia Thousands of Slovenians have joined together to protest government austerity measures. The demonstrations are one in a series of Europe-wide objections to strict government spending cuts.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012