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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Daily Bulletin | 24.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Conflict
South Sudan leader says Khartoum has declared war
Khartoum has declared war on South Sudan, according to the South's leader. His comments came as the violence between the two countries intensified despite international calls for restraint.
Human Rights
AI slams European countries for anti-Muslim discrimination
A new Amnesty International report criticizes some European countries for their treatment of Muslims. It singles out bans on headscarves and minarets as particularly damaging.
Justice
Tymoshenko claims prison beating, goes on hunger strike
Imprisoned Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has claimed prison guards beat her while forcing her to go to the hospital last week and has gone on a hunger strike. This is according to her lawyer.
Politics
Outgoing Dutch premier asks for budget cut approval
Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who previously submitted his resignation, has implored parliament to approve a new austerity budget, saying cuts are "necessary to pull the Netherlands through these difficult economic times."
Conflict
Annan to tell UN that Syria has not withdrawn weapons
Kofi Annan's spokesman has said that Syrian authorities appear not to have withdrawn heavy weapons from residential areas in some settlements. He cited satellite imagery and "credible reports."
Middle East
Israel legalizes three settlement outposts
Israel has declared three West Bank settlement outposts legal. Palestinians and Israeli peace activists alike have condemned the move.
World War II
German state to republish Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
Bavaria has said it will reprint Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" before its exclusive rights to the book expire. The state aims to hinder political abuse of the text and encroach on future publishers' commercial prospects.
Business
Internet
Facebook user numbers up but profits slide
Facebook has posted its first quarter-to-quarter revenue fall in two years as income from advertising dropped at the beginning of 2012. The decline was due to 'seasonal factors' because user numbers are growing.
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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
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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!

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