Daily Bulletin | 28.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 28.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Asia EU rewards reforms by opening office in Myanmar The European Union has opened an office in Myanmar in response to the country's political reforms. The bloc's top diplomat also urged the government to press on with the reform process. Elections Merkel talks growth while clinging to EU fiscal pact German Chancellor Angela Merkel has used a newspaper issue to talk about ways of spurring economic growth. But she also insisted that a pact on fiscal discipline agreed by most EU leaders was not up for discussion. Politics Pirate Party elects new leader, rejects right-wing extremism A party that is threatening to shake-up Germany's political landscape has elected a new leader - and clearly positioned itself against right-wing extremism. The Pirate Party already has members in two state assemblies. Pirate Party sets out to change Germany's course Eastern Europe Judge postpones Yulia Tymoshenko's trial Amid reports that Yulia Tymoshenko received ill treatment while in prison, a Ukrainian judge has postponed the trial of the opposition leader, who is currently on hunger strike. Asia Malaysian police use tear gas on demonstrators Malaysian police use tear gas on a huge demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, with protesters demanding electoral reform. Malaysians call for more democracy Peacekeeping ECOWAS make progress in Guinea-Bissau The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seems to be making progress with rebel leaders in Guinea-Bissau, who have released the country's interim president and ex-prime minister from detention. China Blind Chinese activist is under US protection Blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng managed to slip away from house arrest at his closely-guarded home and travel to the US embassy in Beijing, where he is now safe. Afghanistan Afghan governor targeted in Taliban attack A provincial governor in Afghanistan was the target of an attack by Taliban militants. Governor Tooryalai Wesa survived, but two of his guards were killed. 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