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Newsline 18.02.2012 | 17:15 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 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. 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. Security Weapons exporters express skepticism at arms talks As a global arms trade treaty conference approaches, reservations among major weapons-exporting nations have raised hurdles to hammering out a deal. Some countries are skeptical of making sales depend on human rights. Infamous arms dealer goes on trial World Finance Greek debt reduction looms - one way or another Greece is about 350 billion euros in debt. A forgiveness deal could let the country off the hook for 100 billion euros worth of that total. But is such a scheme possible on a voluntary basis? EU Commission chief acts to ease Greece war of words Greece fulfils key demands ahead of bailout deal Poll finds almost all Greeks see country as corrupt Disillusionment on the burnt streets of Athens Press Review European press review: Wulff and public morality Opinions are divided on what Christian Wulff's resignation represents. Commentators variously point to Germany's hubris in the debt crisis, Wulff's long-standing image problems and a press with too much power. Germany begins hunt for a cross-party president President's resignation threatens Merkel's image The fall of the "feel-good president" Newsletters 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! 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.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012