Daily Bulletin | 22.12.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 22.12.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Egypt Egyptian VP Mahmoud Mekki resigns amid constitution vote Egyptian Vice President Mahmoud Mekki has announced his resignation, state television reported. The move has come on the second day and final phase of a referendum on a new Islamist-backed constitution. Egypt: Day of Decision A literal slap in the face for Egypt's women Italy Italy preps for election as president dissolves parliament President Giorgio Napolitano has dissolved Italy's parliament following the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Monti. The move helps pave the way for a national election in February. Court Cases Vatileaks: Pope grants butler Christmas pardon Pope Benedict XVI has pardoned his former butler, Paolo Gabriele, who was sent to jail in October after being convicted of leaking sensitive documents to the press. The documents alleged corruption in the Vatican. Syria Russia: Syria is moving chemical weapons Russia's foreign minister says the Syrian regime has moved its chemical weapons to just one or two areas. US intelligence has raised concerns the regime could be considering using them against Syria's rebels. Germany Steinbrück criticizes Germany's weapon exports Peer Steinbrück, who is set to challenge Angela Merkel for the German chancellorship next year, has criticized her government for letting arms exports surge. He vowed to cut the exports if his opposition wins power. German Patriot missiles ready to defend Turkey Latin America Rioting spreads in Argentina Two people were killed in Argentina on Friday as looters broke into supermarkets in several cities. Clashes with police have stirred memories of the country's devastating economic crisis 11 years ago. Human Rights Enforced disappearances criminalized in Philippines The Philippines has passed a law imposing tough penalties on government officials or state agents convicted of "enforced disappearances." It comes amid a growing outcry over alleged abductions of government critics. Court Cases US judge approves settlement in Deepwater Horizon case A US federal judge has given approval to British oil giant BP's settlement with people and businesses who lost money and property due to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The 2010 oil spill was the worst in US history. 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 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