Daily Bulletin | 16.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 16.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Arab World Annan to send delegates to Syria to discuss monitor mission UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan told the UN Security Council on Friday that he plans to send a team to Damascus this weekend to persuade President Bashar Assad to accept a fresh deployment of monitors. Flood of Syrian refugees increases Europe Belgium holds minute of silence for Swiss coach crash victims While Belgium grieves for the victims of the school bus crash, questions about what caused the tragedy remain unanswered. White balloons were released as a minute of silence was observed thoughout the nation. After the bus tragedy: A national day of mourning in Belgium Economy Greece to receive fresh bailout funds on Monday Greece will have access to the first tranche of the second bailout fund worth 5.9 billion euros ($7.7 billion)on Monday, according to a European Commission official. Afghanistan Obama, Karzai reaffirm 2014 US troop withdrawal US President Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai have confirmed in a telephone conversation that US troops would leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, according to the White House. Economy Reports: Merkel tips finance minister to head Eurogroup Chancellor Angela Merkel has thrown her finance minister's hat into the ring to head up the Eurogroup, according to media reports quoting EU diplomatic sources. Crime France urges vigilance after soldier shootings The French military has asked soldiers serving in south-western France to take off their uniforms when they leave the barracks. This follows two shootings targeting paratroopers in the past week. Art Return poster collection to owner, says Germany's top court Germany's top appeals court has told a Berlin museum that it must return thousands of rare historical posters to a Florida man. The collection was stolen from his father, a Berlin dentist, who fled during the Nazi era. Business Banking Germany's Deutsche Bank unveils board revamp Germany's biggest lender, Deutsche Bank, has announced a large-scale board reshuffle to come into effect in June. Three new members have been appointed to key positions. Newsletters More DW KLICK! Award - Your view of Culture and Education "KLICK!", the international photo competition of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, is looking for outstanding images associated with education and culture. Submit your photos until April 11 and win a prize!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012