Daily Bulletin | 07.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 07.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Natural Disasters Bad weather halts avalanche search Twelve hours after 70 feet of snow buried a Pakistani military camp, officials admit there have been no signs of survivors. Bad weather and darkness have forced rescuers to suspend their search. Arab World Yemeni president purges military Yemen's new president has carried out a shake-up of the country's military, getting rid of figures still loyal to the old regime. The move is intended to show his willingness to carry out promised reforms. Disarmament Peace activists lead German Easter marches The traditional Easter peace marches in Germany are under way, with organizers condemning the German involvement in Afghanistan and military recruitment in schools, which has increased since the end of conscription. People Malawi swears in first female president, easing fears Malawi's new president, Joyce Banda, has been sworn into office. Officials had been hesitant in announcing the death of her predecessor Bingu wa Mutharika, raising fears of a succession crisis. Conflict Killing push seen in Syria ahead of deadline Attacks by the Syrian government are killing dozens daily, activists say, as the deadline for an end to military violence quickly approaches. The US Embassy says in some areas, troops are just moving, not withdrawing. Refugees flee Syria violence Civil Rights Pirates fail in bid to lift Good Friday dancing ban Members of the Pirate Party failed in their attempt to overturn a ban on dancing in public on Good Friday. Demonstrations planned for Friday were also banned, though some took place online. Democracy Leading Tiananmen dissident Fang Lizhi dies A Chinese dissident who helped inspire the Tiananmen Square protests has died aged 76. Fang Lizhi rose to prominence in the buildup to the demonstrations in which hundreds were killed by the military. Newsletters More DW Pursue your Master's with DW Akademie's International Media Studies DW Akademie's international, bilingual Master's Program "International Media Studies" combines journalism, media management and development cooperation. The next program starts September 2012. Apply now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012