Daily Bulletin | 18.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Politics Germany elects East German rights activist as president Germany has elected a new president. Joachim Gauck, a former pastor and East German rights campaigner, drew backing from across the political spectrum. Germany and its presidents What to expect from President Gauck? Arab World Fresh car bomb attack kills three in Aleppo, Syria Syria's second city Aleppo was hit by a car bomb on Sunday, which killed three people and left at least 25 wounded. Meanwhile, police crushed demonstrations throughout the country. Second Syrian bombing in two days Russia Police detain 100 in anti-Putin protest Police arrested around 100 demonstrators who had gathered outside a TV station known as loyal to the Kremlin. They were angry about a documentary that portrayed anti-Putin protesters as paid agents of the West. Justice Libya, France, Hague court compete for Gadhafi's spy chief Interpol has put its weight behind Libya's demand that Gadhafi's ex-spy chief be handed over to Tripoli. France and the International Criminal Court are also pushing to get their hands on the man arrested in Mauritania. Crime Brazil court bars travel for Chevron execs A court in Brazil has slapped travel bans on 17 executives with energy giant Chevron over an ongoing oil spill investigation. Prosecutors said they planned to charge the group. Eastern Europe Belarus' double executions draw EU condemnation Belarus, via its state media, has confirmed that it has executed both men convicted for a fatal metro train station bombing in Minsk last April, despite forensic doubts. EU leaders have condemned the executions. Arab World Gunmen kill US teacher in Yemen Two assailants have gunned down an American man in Yemen's second city of Taiz. A group affiliated with Islamist militant group al Qaeda has claimed reponsibility for the killing. German top diplomat praises Yemen as 'model' for Syria Sports Motor racing Jenson Button wins in Australia McLaren's Jenson Button has won the Formula One curtain-raiser in Australia, beating defending champion Sebastian Vettel. Lewis Hamilton was third while Michael Schumacher had to retire with mechanical failure. Hamilton grabs pole in Melbourne as McLaren shine 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