Daily Bulletin | 15.03.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 15.03.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Afghanistan Afghanistan wants early security takeover: Karzai President Hamid Karzai has said he wants Afghans to assume responsibility for the nation's security in 2013. His comments came as the Taliban said they were suspending peace talks with the US. Conflict Turkey prepares for flood of Syrian refugees Turkey has said it is getting ready for a tide of refugees escaping the violence in neighboring Syria. As the situation shows no sign of easing a year on from the start of the uprising, Ankara is weighing its options. Syria, a year on from the beginning Counting the cost of the Syrian conflict Crime Two French soldiers shot dead in drive-by An unidentified attacker on a scooter has shot dead two French paratroopers near their base in the southwestern city of Montauban. The soldiers were at an ATM machine, in uniform, when the assailant struck. Extremism Dutch premier urged to condemn far-right website Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been urged to condemn an anti-immigration website run by the far-right Party for Freedom party. While the party lies outside the ruling coalition, Rutte does rely on it for support. Eastern Europe berates Wilders over anti-east website Eastern Europe Belarus' Lukashenko rejects death penalty mercy plea Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko has apparently rejected a mercy plea from one of two men sentenced to death over a bomb attack that killed 15 people in a Minsk metro station almost a year ago. Crime Norway police say sorry for slow response to shooting Since the Breivik massacre last year, Norwegian police have been reluctant to admit that they could have responded better. Until today. Arab World Police are among those charged in deadly Egyptian soccer riot Nine police officers are among those who have been charged in connection with a soccer riot in Egypt last month that killed 74 people. The riot sparked days of clashes between police and protesters in Cairo. Business Germany Economic experts trim German growth forecast A group of the German government's top economic advisors have lowered their forecast for German growth this year, pointing to the ongoing problems across the banking sector in the eurozone. 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