Daily Bulletin | 22.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 22.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Elections Strong turnout marks French presidential election French voters were making a strong showing at polling stations as they cast ballots in the first round of presidential elections. The poll is an acid test for President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose popularity is at a lowpoint. France goes to the polls The candidates for French president Arab World Fighting resumes outside Damascus after UN vote Government troops have reportedly shelled suburbs of Damascus. The assaults came hours after the UN Security Council voted to send 300 monitors in a bid to salvage a plan to stop 13 months of violence in Syria. International Relations China, Russia start joint naval exercises China and Russia have started joint naval drills for the first time. The military exercises come as tensions are high over rival claims to territory in the region. Arab World Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix as violence continues Protesters clashed with police in Bahrain hours before a Formula One race began in the Gulf nation. The violence overshadowed the event, which world champion Sebastian Vettel won in his first victory of the season. Critics blast 'surreal' Bahrain Grand Prix Democracy Suu Kyi's party delays entry to parliament The National League of Democracy in Myanmar has said it is postponing entering parliament because of a required pledge to "safeguard" the 2010 constitution passed by the military junta. Suu Kyi's upcoming Europe trip is of great political significance Disasters Woman dies from injuries from Amsterdam train crash A 68-year-old Dutch woman has died from injuries sustained after two trains collided head-on near Amsterdam. Authorities are investigating whether human error or technical failure caused the crash. Ukraine Jailed former Prime Minister refuses state hospital treatment Ukrainian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has refused treatment at a state-run hospital and has returned to jail under circumstances her lawyer describes as "absurd." Protests Demonstrators demand snap elections in Azerbaijan In a rare, authorized rally just outside the capital of Azerbaijan, host of next month's Eurovision Song Contest, thousands of protesters have called for new elections and democratic reforms. 'Singing for democracy' 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