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Daily Bulletin 16.02.2012 | 19:30 UTC World Economy EU Commission chief acts to ease Greece war of words The head of the EU Commission has tried to calm nerves after a vitriolic exchange between Greece and Germany over Athens' debt woes this week. Comments by Germany's finance minister have come under heavy fire in Greece. Arab World UN chief points finger at regime ahead of Syria assembly vote UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has accused the Syrian regime of "almost certain" crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, forces loyal to the government launched fresh attacks on the cities that cradled the revolt. Terrorism Iranian bombers targeted Israelis, Thai police say Thai police say that three Iranians suspected of unleashing a series of blasts rocking downtown Bangkok earlier this week intended to attack Israeli diplomats. Human Rights Libyan armed militias guilty of 'human rights abuses' Amnesty International has accused 'out of control' armed militias in Libya of committing widespread human rights abuses in a report released a year after the start of the revolt that toppled Moammar Gadhafi's regime. Post-Gadhafi Libya still struggling for security Asia North Korea marks Kim Jong Il's 70th birthday North Koreans are marking what would have been the 70th birthday of the country's recently deceased leader. The anniversary is being met by open displays of sadness by the country's population. Business Banking Moody's reviews top banks for rating downgrades US ratings agency Moody's says ten major banks, including Germany's Deutsche Bank, may be poised for a two-notch downgrade, as it reviews 114 financial institutions with global operations. EU economies face more downgrades Ratings agencies play dubious role in eurozone debt crisis Moody's downgrades six EU nations, warns three more Auto Industry General Motors announces huge Europe losses General Motors has reported unsatisfactory earnings for the final quarter of last year. Once again, the automaker's European division dragged down the whole company, which otherwise did very well. News Justice French court upholds Le Pen conviction for Nazi remarks A French court has upheld a conviction against National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Penn for downplaying Nazi crimes in France committed during World War II. Le Penn said the occupation "wasn't especially inhumane." Sarkozy walks the immigration tight rope Newsletters More DW Shift – Living in the Digital Age How is the Internet changing society around the world? Check out SHIFT – the magazine for digital culture, issues and technology. It's our weekly show with insights delivered directly from blogs and boardrooms. More DW DW and you! We need your help! Just take a picture of yourself with the new DW logo, send it in and you could win one of three iPads or one of 20 Nokia Lumia 710 smart phones. Enter now for your chance to win!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012