Daily Bulletin | 20.01.2013, 21:15 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 20.01.2013 | 21:15 UTC News Germany German regional election on knife-edge Preliminary results of the first key election in Germany's federal election year point to a draw in Lower Saxony state between Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right and the opposition Social Democrats and Greens. Lower Saxony polls test national political waters Armed Conflict Algerian TV: 25 bodies found at gas plant Twenty-five bodies have been found at a remote gas plant seized by militants, Algerian TV has reported. At least 23 hostages and 32 kidnappers had earlier been confirmed dead. Algeria: a bloody end to the hostage crisis United States President Barack Obama sworn in for second term President Obama has officially been sworn in for his second four-year term. The ceremony, along with Vice President Biden's swearing in, precedes Monday's showpiece on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington. Can Obama rely on Europe? Mali More logistic pledges for Mali deployments Russia and Canada have offered to help transport French and African troops to Mali's Islamist-held north amid calls for more international support. Meanwhile, French troops have advanced towards Mali's north. How independent is the reporting in Mali? NATO German Patriot missile troops head to Turkey Germany has sent 240 soldiers to southern Turkey as part of a NATO mission using Patriot missiles to deter cross-border airstrikes from war-torn Syria. Units are also being provided by the Netherlands and the US. NATO sets up missile defense shield in Turkey Peacekeeping Colombia's FARC rebels end ceasefire Colombia's FARC rebels have announced the end of a two-month unilateral ceasefire with the government. Both parties are in Cuba for further talks, with the Colombian government unwilling to sign a bilateral ceasefire. Colombia renews pledges to its displaced people Military Austria votes in favor of retaining conscription Austrian's have voted by a large margin to retain their conscript system. The country will therefore remain one of the few European Union members with mandatory military service. Will Austrian conscription get marching orders? Newsletters More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013