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

Newsline | 20.01.2013, 17:30 UTC

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Newsline 20.01.2013 | 17:30 UTC News 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 Biden inaugurated ahead of showpiece Monday US Vice President Joe Biden has been sworn in for his second term in Washington, with President Obama next in line. The small ceremonies precede Monday's showpiece on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington. Obama unveils new gun control plans, signs 23 executive actions Obama signs legislation to avoid 'fiscal cliff' World European Ties Westerwelle: Franco-German friendship is a 'gemstone' German Foreign Minister Westerwelle talks of the special relationship between his country and France, and his personal ties with the neighboring country with DW. The friendship shouldn't be taken for granted, he warns. DW Interview with Guido Westerwelle West African forces begin Mali mission Conflict Colombia renews pledges to its displaced people About five million people are on the run in Colombia. Many have lost everything, including family members and the land they called home. But the government has now promised it will make good on a 2012 restitution law. Colombian leader suspected of death squad ties FARC and Colombian government to restart talks Gold replaces coca for Colombian mafia Middle East How the Gaza Strip blockade came about As Israelis head to the polls, an important question is being asked: Will the Goverment of Israel take a different course on Gaza? DW looks at the territory's gradual isolation, which began before Hamas came to power. Problems unresolved 25 years after intifada Palestine dominates Israeli-German talks Israel angers Palestinians with settlement plans NATO NATO sets up missile defense shield in Turkey The Patriot missile defense system is meant to protect Turkey, in case neighboring Syria launches an attack. But the area is too big for the existing missile defense shield – not all cities are covered. UN's Pillay demands war crimes investigation in Syria Slow-burning hell for Syrian refugees Syria's neighbors fear escalation 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