Daily Bulletin | 18.01.2013, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.01.2013 | 19:30 UTC News Armed Conflict Algerian Press Service reports hundreds freed The APS state news agency has reported that "about 100" of 132 foreign hostages have been freed at a gas plant near In Amenas. The report, citing unnamed sources, also hinted at a chance of a "peaceful conclusion." The man behind the Algerian hostage drama Syria UN's Pillay demands ICC to investigate Syrian war crimes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has called on the International Criminal Court to investigate war crimes committed in Syria. Meanwhile, a French journalist has been killed by sniper fire in Syria. Do EU sanctions work? Mali German planes set off to aid Mali troop shipments German military transport planes have flown to Mali to assist French-led efforts to combat Islamist rebels. The aircraft will transport West African troops being scrambled after Paris embarked on an air offensive. Video: EU pledges help to Mali Crime Acid attack threatens sight of Bolshoi Ballet director Russian doctors have been battling to save the eyesight of the Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director after he was the victim of an acid attack. Police suspect the incident may be linked to the ballet's notorious infighting. Politics Greek parliament votes to investigate ex-finance minister Athens lawmakers have voted to investigate ex-finance minister George Papaconstantinou over allegations he hampered a tax probe. It is alleged the socialist politician removed relatives from a tax-evasion suspect list. Athens tax scandal becomes political thriller Aviation Snow and security crew strike delay European flights Snowfalls across western Europe have disrupted travel plans, with cancellations and closures at some major airports. Compounding aviation woes was a strike by security workers in Hamburg. Record chill grips China Business Industry ThyssenKrupp board takes pay cut to appease shareholders ThyssenKrupp board members have said they will waive half of their salaries after massive losses at the German steel group in 2012. Managers are eager to salvage the firm's image in the face of a shareholder rebellion. ThyssenKrupp to face fiery shareholders' meeting Banking Spain banking woes mount as bad loans soar The level of bad debt in Spanish banks has surged to a new record as more than one in nine loans is likely to not being repaid. The rise in doubtful loans might raise the EU rescue bill for the Spanish banking sector. Spain's banks granted money from the EU's ESM fund European inspectors praise Spanish banking reform Newsletters More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013