Daily Bulletin | 20.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 20.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Arab World Bahrain protesters demand reforms, cancellation of F1 race Protesters took to the streets of Bahrain on Friday to demand political reforms - and the cancellation of the country's Grand Prix race. Democracy Egyptians rally to hold military council to its word Cairo's Tahrir Square filled with thousands of Egyptians Friday, all protesting against the ruling military council - but for not all for the same reason. New Hope on the Nile - Egypt after Mubarak Disasters Plane carrying nearly 130 crashes in Pakistan A landing attempted during bad weather in Pakistan has turned tragic, as the plane carrying almost 130 people crashed and burst into flames. Africa South Sudan to withdraw troops from disputed oil field The threat of an all-out war appears to have been averted after South Sudan withdrew its forces from a disputed oil field. Juba now wants the issue decided by international mediation. Elections France's Socialists gun for historic election victory In the final day of campaigning for the French presidency, Socialist candidate Francois Hollande was trying hard to avoid appearing too confident. Conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy apologized for past mistakes. 'We need stability between France and Germany' European Ties Backtrack on borderless Schengen floated Europe's passport-free Schengen travel zone could be up for a major revamp, according to a joint German-French proposal. The countries want to be able to impose border controls for up to 30 days. Africa International censure as Guinea-Bissau junta names president Guinea-Bissau's junta has named a failed presidential candidate to govern the country for two years. The United Nations has condemned the move in West Afrca's narcotics hub. Business Finance IMF crisis firewall likely to get pivotal boost Japan believes that the International Monetary Fund will get the funding it requested to help stem the eurozone financial crisis. But the BRICS states flex their muscles as crunch time nears at IMF meeting in Washington. Newsletters More DW Womentalkonline – An interactive blog for women DW has started a blog for and about women in South Asia covering issues like forced marriage, women's rights, women's health care and equal employment. The blog will provide background information for women in the region   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012