Daily Bulletin | 14.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News War crimes International court convicts warlord over child soldiers in first verdict ever The International Criminal Court in The Hague has pronounced Thomas Lubanga guilty of war crimes. The rebel leader recruited and deployed children to fight in jungle militias in eastern Congo. ICC makes landmark ruling in war crimes trial Controversial web video 'Kony 2012' goes viral UN opens door for children to claim their rights Europe Bus accident in Switzerland kills dozens A bus accident in Switzerland has claimed the lives of at least 28 people, mainly children. The bus was carrying two classes of Belgian students back home after a skiiing holiday. Switzerland school bus crash kills 28 Arab World Russia supplying weapons to Syrian government Although frustrated with the pace of reform in Syria, Russia is sending arms to the government in Damascus. France, meanwhile, wants to try the Syrian president before the International Criminal Court in The Hague. DW survey: Russians support Putin's Middle East strategy Afghanistan German, US defense ministers visit Afghanistan in wake of US killings Days after Angela Merkel visited Afghanistan, her defense minister has followed suit. Thomas de Maiziere's trip coincides with that of his US counterpart, Leon Panetta, in the wake of a US soldier killing 16 civilians. Europe Eurozone gives formal approval to second Greek bailout Athens is officially out of the financial woods - at least for the time being. The head of the Eurogroup has announced that Greece's second bailout has cleared all parliamentary hurdles. German cabinet approves European Stability Mechanism Justice Polish court orders retrial over alleged Afghan war crimes Poland's Supreme Court has ordered a retrial of four Polish soldiers who were acquitted of war crimes for an attack on an Afghan village. The case is the first such court martial involving Polish troops fighting abroad. Business European Union EU looks into possible collusion by telecoms firms The European Union's anti-trust chiefs have asked five telecoms giants to provide detailed info about meetings they have been having since 2010. Food and Drink EU ends beef trade war with North America The European Parliament has voted in favor of ending a decades-old trade war over beef imports from North America. Imports will rise, but the EU will maintain its ban on hormone-treated meat. Newsletters More DW KLICK! Award - Your view of Culture and Education "KLICK!", the international photo competition of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, is looking for outstanding images associated with education and culture. Submit your photos until April 11 and win a prize!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012