Daily Bulletin | 12.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 12.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Afghanistan Merkel questions Afghan pullout in 2014 Angela Merkel has expressed skepticism as to whether NATO troops would indeed be able to pull out of Afghanistan in 2014 as planned. The German chancellor questioned the date during a surprise visit to troops there. Merkel visits troops in Afghanistan Merkel sends Karzai condolences after massacre Afghanistan Merkel sends Karzai condolences after massacre Taliban militants have vowed revenge, raising concerns of reprisal attacks after the Sunday rampage by a US soldier that killed 16 civilians. Germany's chancellor is in Afghanistan and offered her condolences to Karzai. Koran burnings put the heat on ISAF Middle East Israel kills five in fourth day of violence The latest round of violence between Israel and Islamist militants in the Gaza Strip entered a fourth day, with Israel launching airstrikes that killed three people. Twenty-three people have died since Friday. Airstrikes claim more lives in Gaza Middle East UN Human Rights Council hears appeals, accusations over Syria Diplomats are addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council, from both sides of the Syrian conflict, as the daily death toll climbs unabated. Immigration Germany defends Schengen pact after Sarkozy threat Germany reaffirmed its support for the 26-member visa-free Schengen zone on Monday after French President Nicolas Sarkozy threatened to pull his country out at an election rally over the weekend. Environment Rethink needed to avoid water wars and famine, WWF says Conservation and rights groups used the opening of the World Water Forum in the French port city of Marseilles on Monday to highlight the role scarce water resources now plays in conflict and famine around the world. German firm pioneers water-saving technology 'Water fund would be win-win for rich and poor' Elections Right-wing opposition emerges as winner in El Salvador El Salvador's right-wing opposition party appears to be the winner in a general election seen as a key test for the leftist government of President Mauricio Funes. Business Aviation WTO confirms illegal subsidies to Boeing The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upheld an earlier ruling whereby US aircraft maker Boeing received billions of dollars in subsidies in a bid to enhance its competitiveness vis-a-vis Europe's Airbus. 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