Daily Bulletin | 06.12.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 06.12.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Egypt Egyptian soldiers restore order around palace Egyptian soldiers have restored order around the presidential palace after a deadly night of clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters. However, there is still no sign of a resolution to the political crisis. In Cairo, questions about who threw first stone Israel Israeli and German leaders paper over cracks in relations German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said bilateral relations remain good despite recent disagreements. Merkel added, however, they had agreed to disagree on key policies. Israeli PM visits Germany amid tension 'Germans are going to have to play a larger role' Extremism Merkel non-commital on bid to ban far-right NPD The premiers of Germany's 16 states have decided to pursue a ban of an extreme-right political party. However, the federal government has not thrown its support behind the bid - at least not yet. Germany faces tough struggle over NPD ban Climate German Environment Minister Altmaier makes Doha appeal Peter Altmaier has addressed the UN's world climate conference in Doha, just a day before the difficult talks conclude. He said a deal was needed, lest some delegates found their houses under rising seas. 'Alliance of Ambition' unravels at Doha Religion German President Gauck meets with Pope Benedict German President Joachim Gauck has met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. The two leaders discussed religion, Europe's current economic crisis and the future of the continent. People Merkel goes second in Forbes' list, behind obvious Obama A shoo-in for the most powerful woman on earth each year, Angela Merkel has climbed to second in Forbes' list of most powerful people. China's impending leadership change helped her climb the league table. Angela Merkel, unlikely political star Business Corporate Governance ThyssenKrupp sacks managers amid graft, cartel allegations German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp has dismissed three senior managers involved in a series of scandals about luxury travels, price fixing and mismanagement. The reshuffle is dubbed a "fresh start" for the struggling firm. ThyssenKrupp to lose billions in steel plant sales Banking ECB holds key lending rate despite bleaker outlook The European Central Bank has left borrowing costs in the euro area unchanged. But it has also reiterated its resolve to help debt-stricken nations, with its new bond-buying program yet to be tapped. Newsletters More DW German-Jewish Cultural Heritage Join DW as we uncover traces of German-Jewish cultural heritage all around the world. DW's reporters travel from Chicago to Shanghai to find German-Jewish immigrants and retell their stories. More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions. More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012