Daily Bulletin | 08.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 08.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Politics Final farewell for ex-German president marred by prominent absences A military parade has performed its final salute to Christian Wulff. But even the traditional farewell ceremony was marked by the former president's untimely and controversial departure. Europe Greece looks on nervously as write-down deadline looms Greece's fate hung in the balance on Thursday as it waited to find out whether enough private lenders would sign on to a debt write-down deal for it to avoid going into default. Bond swap crucial for Greek rescue deal Major creditors throw their weight behind Greek bond swap Middle East Special envoy Annan urges peaceful solution in Syria Kofi Annan has warned against the use of military means to end the Syrian government's bloody crackdown on its opponents. Meanwhile, a UN humanitarian official is reporting devastation in Homs. UN aid chief tours Syria Senior Syrian official defects to rebels Nuclear World powers take joint stance on Iran Six of the world's most influential countries have called on Iran to restart talks on its disputed nuclear program with an open mind and without preconditions, as fears of a nuclear bomb mount. Iran, France skeptical about fresh nuclear talks Immigration Pakistan charges bin Laden widows as illegal immigrants Pakistani authorities have brought charges against the three widows of Osama bin Laden, saying they entered and are living in the country illegally. Europe Ministers demand Athens stem flow of illegal immigrants Seven countries that receive the bulk of EU asylum applications have called on Athens to do more to stop illegal immigrants from entering through Greece, with some threatening to reintroduce border controls. Germany and Austria put pressure on Greece Crime, corruption keep eastern countries from Schengen Religion French PM meets with Muslim leaders over halal comments Criticism of French Prime Minister Francois Fillon for disparaging comments he made about the Jewish and Muslim ritual slaughter of animals has led him to backtrack, meeting with leaders from both faiths. Sarkozy takes campaign down trusted path Business Business Fewer German insolvencies in 2011 as economy defies crisis In spite of the worsening of the eurozone debt crisis, Germany recorded the second consecutive drop in corporate and household bankruptcies last year. But market analysts believe the trend could reverse in 2012. Newsletters More DW Suggestions are welcome! The eighth Deutsche Welle Blog Awards. Final spurt. Submit your suggestions for the BOBs, the Deutsche Welle Blog Award, until March 13. How does it work? For more information concerning the procedure, the categories and languages go to the BOBs website.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012