Daily Bulletin | 03.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 03.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News European Ties German Chancellor Merkel visits Czech neighbors Chancellor Merkel's trip to the Czech Republic was overshadowed by Prague's refusal to join in a European fiscal pact aimed at controling deficits. But words from both countries suggest the Czechs may join in the future. Merkel visits Prague German-Czech relations positive in spite of past grievances Arab World West drafts resolution endorsing Syria cease-fire deadline Western powers have begun debate in the UN Security Council on supporting a cease-fire timeline in Syria, while the UN is sending negotiators to Damascus to determine how the cease-fire can be observed. Doubt surrounds cease-fire in Syria Gulf oil sheiks invest in the Syrian revolution Economy Cautious optimism from Troika study on Portugal EU and IMF auditors have released a report on Portugal's economy, praising the country for successful reforms and austerity measures, but also warning of a 2012 recession and rising unemployment. Crime Berlin car arsonist jailed for seven years A series of car fires that gripped Berlin last year has culminated in a seven- year jail sentence for an unemployed painter. He has admitted setting fire to 102 vehicles, saying he envied their apparently wealthy owners. Immigration Greece eyes illegal-immigrant detention measure The Greek government has put forth a proposal that would enable authorities to hold illegal immigrants indefinitely if they posed 'a public health risk.' Media Greek court dismisses defamation charges against Focus German magazine Focus has won a defamation suit in Greece, relating to its 2010 issue showing the Venus de Milo raising its middle finger. The image sparked a diplomatic crisis and symbolized long-held mutual distrust. Media James Murdoch resigns from BSkyB post James Murdoch has quit as chairman of BSkyB. But he will continue to be part of the company. World International Relations ASEAN summit kicks off in Phnom Penh Southeast Asian leaders are in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh for their annual summit. Top of the agenda are developments in Myanmar; further down are maritime disputes in the South China Sea and economic integration. ASEAN leaders call for end to Myanmar sanctions Myanmar gets to chair ASEAN despite rampant rights abuses South China Sea dispute overshadows Asia summits Newsletters More DW Register Now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 25-27 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "Culture. Education. Media. Shaping a Sustainable World". See the complete conference program online.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012