Daily Bulletin | 17.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 17.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Conflict At least 27 reported dead in Damascus blasts At least 27 people have been reported dead after two explosions hit the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday morning. Civilians and police were said to be among the victims. Bombings hit Damascus as UN's Annan mediates War crimes Former Nazi guard Demjanjuk dies Convicted Nazi-era war criminal John Demjanjuk has died in a retirement home in southern Germany, police said Saturday. Long life for ex-Nazi guard Awards Tens of thousands protest German award for Turkish premier More than 20,000 people have taken part in a protest against the Turkish prime minister in Germany. They were undeterred by the fact that Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his appearance to collect an award for tolerance. Eastern Europe Belarus executes man over Minsk bombing, family says A man convicted of a bomb attack in Belarus has apparently been executed. The news is likely to further strain relations between Brussels and the only European country that still carries out the death penalty. Arab World Gadhafi's spy master arrested, says Mauritania Mauritania says it has arrested the late Moammar Gadhafi's former Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senoussi, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. World hails Gadhafi arrest warrant from Hague court Africa Commission sets date for Kenyan presidential race Kenya's electoral commission says it has seized the initiative and set 4 March next year as the date for a presidential election - the first since 2007 when post-poll violence claimed 1,220 lives. Prominent Kenyans to face trial over post-election violence Terrorism Swiss Taliban hostages return home from Pakistan captivity A Swiss couple, who had been captured by the Taliban in Pakistan last July, arrived safely back home on Saturday. They say they managed to escape, while the Taliban say a ransom was paid. 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