Daily Bulletin | 13.02.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 13.02.2012 | 19:30 UTC World Arab World UN human rights chief cites Syria crimes against humanity The United Nations' human rights chief has told the UN General Assembly in New York that Syrian forces were likely guilty of crimes against humanity. Navi Pillay went on to blame, in part, UN Security Council inaction. European Union Europe cautiously positive after Greek austerity vote As buildings around Greece smoldered on Monday, Europe was cautiously optimistic the country could see at least short-term economic stability following parliament's approval of another round of biting austerity measures. Athens austerity measures spark violent backlash Space Europe's Vega rocket blasts into space on maiden voyage The European Space Agency has put its small launch rocket, Vega, into orbit for the first time. The new rocket expands Europe's possibilities for sending satellites into orbit. Justice Italian court delivers landmark guilty verdict in asbestos case An Italian court finds two industrialists guilty of causing environmental disaster in failing to comply to safety regulations in landmark asbestos trial. The pair face 16 years in prison. Politics Pakistan's prime minister charged with contempt Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been charged with contempt by the country's Supreme Court. If convicted, he could be removed from office. The case centers on another lawsuit against Pakistan's president. Embattled Pakistani prime minister indicted for contempt of court Germany World War II Dresden commemorates World War II bombing anniversary Thousands commemorated the bombing of Dresden and spoke up against right-wing extremism on Monday on the anniversary of the Allied air assault that devastated the city. Police were preparing for a neo-Nazi march later. Dresden commemoration champions tolerance over extremism History Cologne rehabilitates witches killed 400 years ago The western German city of Cologne needs to rehabilitate the women it condemned as witches centuries ago, a city committee has said. The body argued that it was a moral duty to do so. Environment Justice Court finds Monsanto guilty of poisoning A French court finds biotech giant Monsanto guilty of chemical poisoning. This groundbreaking verdict could influence future claims.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012