Daily Bulletin | 18.02.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.02.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Politics Germany begins hunt for a cross-party president The search for a new president is fully under way a day after Christian Wulff quit. Chancellor Merkel had said the parties should try to find a consensus candidate. The beginnings of the search have not been auspicious. Search under way for new German president President's resignation threatens Merkel's image People Mourners remember singer Whitney Houston The funeral of singer Whitney Houston has got under way in Newark, New Jersey. Music and Hollywood stars joined family members to remember Houston in the church where the pop diva sang as a child. Religion Pope names 22 new cardinals, shaping the choice of his successor Pope Benedict XIV has created 22 new cardinals. As "princes of the church," most of the men will elect the successor to the 84-year-old Catholic Church leader when the time comes. Right-Wing Extremism Thousands protest against neo-Nazis in Dresden More than 6,000 people from across Germany gathered in the eastern city of Dresden on Saturday to protest a planned Neo-Nazi demonstration, which was cancelled beforehand. In eastern city of Dresden, tolerance thwarts extremism Language Latvians vote on Russian as a second national language After two decades of independence from the Soviet Union, Latvia is holding a referendum to decide whether or not Russian should become an official language. It is seen as unlikely to pass. Diplomacy Syrian forces open fire on mourners Syrian security forces have opened fire on mourners at a funeral in Damascus soon after the Chinese deputy foreign minister called on the Syrian government and the opposition to end all violence. Sports Bundesliga Otto Rehhagel confirmed as new coach at Berlin The former coach of the Greek national team and Bundesliga veteran Otto Rehhagel is replacing Michael Skibbe as coach at Hertha Berlin. The 73-year-old will take over with immediate effect. Bundesliga Close win in Berlin means Dortmund rule the roost They say championships depend on being able to win without playing well. Dortmund seemed out to prove the truth of that in round 22 on Saturday, just barely squeaking by floundering Hertha Berlin 1-0. Otto Rehhagel confirmed as new coach at Berlin Hoffenheim miss out at home 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