Daily Bulletin | 12.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 12.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Peacekeeping Annan gives UN mixed Syria verdict UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has told the Security Council that he's "encouraged" by the reports of relative calm in Syria since a cease-fire came into effect Thursday morning, but said there was much work ahead. Justice European court upholds German incest verdict Punishment for incest is not a violation of human rights, according to the European Court of Human Rights. The Strasbourg court rejected the German case of a man who was convicted due to sexual relations with his sister. Middle East Palestinians snub Israel talks offer An offer by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume direct peace talks without preconditions has been rejected by the Palestinians, who insist Israel must halt settlement construction first. Conflict New Mali leader vows 'total war' on rebels Mali's new interim leader Dioncounda Traore, who was sworn in on Thursday, has pledged to fight Tuareg rebels and outlaws who have taken over the north of the country. Literature Harry Potter author writes new book J.K. Rowling is set to release her first novel since Harry Potter. The setting is a world away from the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry that made her the world's best-paid author. Conflict South Sudan refuses to leave captured oilfield South Sudan has said it will not leave the oil-rich border town it has captured from Sudan during fierce fighting, despite international pleas. Both sides seem willing to let the conflict escalate. Conflict Philippines withdraws warship from China standoff The Philippines has pulled back its biggest warship from a tense standoff with Chinese vessels. The two countries are trying to avoid an escalation in the conflict over disputed territory in the South China Sea. Business Consumer Electronics New Sony chief reboots business strategy, cuts jobs and costs Change has become the buzzword at the Japanese electronics giant, after its new CEO Kazuo Hirai announced a major restructuring drive aimed at staunching massive losses. Layoffs are part of Sony's survival strategy. 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