Daily Bulletin | 25.03.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 25.03.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Diplomacy Russia supports Annan on Syria Russia says it is giving its full backing to international envoy Kofi Annan as he tries to put an end to a year-long bloody government crackdown on protests in Syria. Russian help could be vital in resolving the crisis. Afghanistan US pays compensation for Afghan shooting The US military has paid compensation to families of Afghans killed and injured in a rampage by an American soldier. The incident was a severe strain on already tense US-Afghan relations. Speculation mounts about the Kandahar killing spree Terrorism Toulouse killer's brother faces charges French authorities presented Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah's older brother to a judge on Sunday to face charges related to terrorist acts in which seven people were killed in southern France earlier this week. Saarland CDU set to win Saarland election In the southwestern German state of Saarland, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won, according to exit polls, and will remain the leading party in the coalition following snap elections. Democracy Lukashenko protesters return to Belarusian streets Over 2,000 people staged a protest in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, on Sunday, in the first opposition demonstration since Alexander Lukashenko banned such gatherings following his disputed election win in 2010. EU to slap fresh sanctions on Belarus Asia Suu Kyi cancels campaign travel Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has canceled travel campaign plans in the run up to April 1 by-elections in Myanmar, citing health concerns. Civil Rights Adoption rights for gay couples on ballot in Slovenia Voters in Slovenia are casting their ballots in a referendum on Sunday to decide if a family law should be kept that would allow gay couples to adopt children in certain cases. Elections Senegal picks a president The run-off in Senegal's presidential election is underway Sunday, with incumbent Abdoulaye Wade seeking a controversial third term against his former ally, Macky Sall. Sall and Wade head-to-head in Senegal runoff 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