Daily Bulletin | 26.02.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 26.02.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Arab World Syrians go to polls as opposition urges boycott Syrians voted on Sunday in a constitutional referendum aimed at quelling the country's 11-month uprising. The opposition declared a boycott as clashes killed more people in the besieged city of Homs and elsewhere. Assad's Alawite allies Economy Barroso urges Germany to approve more aid for Greece as G20 meets Ahead of a vote in the Bundestag on Monday, EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has called on Germany to approve the Greek rescue package. Meanwhile, Germany is inching toward compromise at the G20 summit. Bundestag one of many hurdles for Greece Afghanistan Police search for suspect in Afghan shooting Afghan police are searching for "the main suspect" in the shooting deaths of two US military advisers. Meanwhile, Germany has become the latest country to withdraw its advisers from Afghan ministries and agencies. Extremist propaganda and illiteracy fuel Afghan protests Russia Thousands surround central Moscow in anti-Putin protest Thousands of Russians opposed to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's planned return to the presidency have formed a human chain around Moscow, one week ahead of the presidential election which Putin easily expects to win. Russian election chairs sacked after citing fraud Latin America Colombia's FARC rebels to free hostages, give up kidnapping Colombian rebel group the FARC has announced it is freeing the last remaining government and military captives. It has also sworn off the practice of kidnapping for good. Elections Senegal votes in controversial election Voters in Senegal are casting their ballots in a presidential election after a campaign that was marred by violence. Incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade sparked controversy by running for a third term. Justice Egyptian judge adjourns trial against activists A trial in Egypt against dozens of democracy activists accused of receiving illegal funds - among them 27 foreigners - has been adjourned. The hearing was scheduled despite US efforts to have charges dropped. Cairo raids spark ire in Berlin Strikes Frankfurt airport braces for fresh walkout Frankfurt international airport is gearing up to cope with the latest set of warning strikes by ground control workers. Mainly inner-German and European flights are expected to be affected. 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