Daily Bulletin | 23.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 23.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News France Merkel reaffirms Sarkozy support after first round German and international leaders have begun responding to the first round vote in France, with Chancellor Merkel's office seeking to stick by Nicolas Sarkozy while also reaching out to Francois Hollande. Advantage Hollande in French presidential race Politics Dutch prime minister submits government's resignation After talks with a far-right party to form a parliamentary partnership broke down over the weekend in the Netherlands, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has submitted his government's resignation to Queen Beatrix. Diplomacy Pilot project starts against German-Polish border crime Two sets of German and Polish towns that share a border crossing between the two countries officially started a pilot project on Monday aimed at fighting cross-border crime. Asia Pyongyang threatens to turn Seoul to ashes North Korea has threatened to turn its southern neighbor to "ashes." Pyongyang is apparently miffed at comments made by South Korea's president about the North's recent failed rocket test. Politics No punishmment for Iceland ex-PM over banking collapse A special court in Iceland has decided not to punish former Prime Minister Geir Haarde for his role in the country's banking collapse in 2008. He was found guilty on one charge, but cleared of three others. International Relations EU suspends Myanmar sanctions The European Union has suspended sanctions on Myanmar, rewarding the government for its reform efforts. It has, however, left in place an arms embargo. Africa Sudan, S. Sudan clash despite Heglig withdrawal Clashes erupted again over the weekend between Sudan and South Sudan, as southern forces reportedly withdrew from the oil-producing region at the heart of the conflict. The south said it was "building up troops." Is the international community doing enough in Sudan? Politics Center-right Czech coalition dissolves itself The Czech Republic's center-right coalition government teetered on the verge of collapse over the weekend, as it sought to scrape together a parliamentary majority in the face of massive anti-austerity protests. 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 More DW Public online voting has opened for DW's 2012 KLICK! photo competition Online voting for DW's photo competition "KLICK! Your view of culture and education" is underway! Check out a selection of photos submitted by contestants from more than 30 countries and pick your favorite now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012