Daily Bulletin | 17.02.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 17.02.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Politics Merkel makes overture to opposition as president-of-choice quits Angela Merkel has said that Germany's ruling coalition will approach the main opposition to find a president they can all agree on. The outgoing president's resignation was a blow to the chancellor. President Wulff's unraveling Chronology of Wulff's resignation Germany's president resigns over benefits scandal Strikes Union threatens more strike action at Frankfurt airport The German union for air traffic workers has warned of more strike action at Frankfurt airport. Friday saw the second day of strikes, with nearly a third of flights canceled. Strike cuts Frankfurt travel for second day European Ties Britain and France step up nuclear and military cooperation France and Britain on Friday announced a multi-million euro nuclear power deal and closer defense ties. At a summit in Paris, the French and British leaders also pledged to help the Syrian opposition. Arab World Violence in Syria intensifies following UN General Assemby resolution The violence continued in Syria on Friday, despite a UN resolution calling for an end to the violence and for President Bashar al-Assad to step aside. Europe Thieves steal ancient artifacts from Olympia museum Greece has been hit by a second major museum robbery in the past two months. Officials said the artifacts stolen from the museum at Olympia were of "incalculable value." World Arab World Libyans celebrate one-year anniversary of the revolution Libyans took to the streets on Friday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the uprising that ended four decades of dictatorship. One year on, the country remains far from peaceful. Europe needs a common voice toward Libya European Ties Pentagon announces details of European troop reductions Germany's defense minister met with his counterpart in Washington to hear the details of US plans for troop reduction in Europe. Germany will see the biggest reduction, but will still host many American soldiers. NATO embarks on a new military strategy Business Aviation Airbus: new rivet problems won't ground A380 Aircraft manufacturer Airbus may be called on to replace rivets in the double-decker A380's fuselage. The problem is the third in the new plane criticized by air safety inspectors. A 380 grounded for jet problems Airbus focuses on more efficient engines Airbus to check all A380 superjumbos for wing cracks 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