Daily Bulletin | 05.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 05.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Terrorism 9/11 mastermind, co-plotters back in court The self-confessed mastermind and accused co-plotters of the 9/11 attacks on the United States have appeared at a US military court to pave the way for a trial that could lead to the men's execution. Accused 9/11 terrorists face trial Opinion: Guantanamo trial requires strict standards Foreign Relations German president addresses Dutch WWII remembrance The Netherlands has marked its annual day of liberation from Nazi rule in 1945 by inviting Germany's new President Joachim Gauck to be the first German to deliver a keynote speech at the Dutch remembrance ceremony. Gauck visit about 'sharing freedom' Arab World Fresh explosions rock Damascus, Aleppo Three separate explosions have rocked Damascus and Syria's second city, Aleppo, with rights groups reporting the death of students in Aleppo. Nuclear Last of Japan's 50 reactors goes offline for checks Japan is shutting down the last of its 50 nuclear reactors, for checks, just over a year since the Fukushima leaks. Officials warn of an electricity crunch, but an increasingly vocal Japanese public opposes restarts. Japan's nuclear reactors go offline Japanese government criticized for downplaying nuclear disaster Terrorism US drone strike kills eight in Pakistan An American drone aircraft killed at least eight people on Saturday in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan. The controversial drones have strained US-Pakistani relations, but the US says their use is legitimate. Elections Iran's conservatives ahead in parliamentary elections Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's conservative rivals look set to have won a majority in the second round of parliamentary elections, according to state media. Crime Brutal wave of murders hits northern Mexican city A series of gruesome murders has hit the Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo, an area known for fierce fighting between drug cartels. The violence comes days after the murders of several journalists in Veracruz state. Mexico's drug war leaves a path of destruction Elections Conservatives hold London as Labour sweeps Britain Conservative incumbent Boris Johnson has narrowly won a second term as London's mayor. The opposition Labour Party, however, has swept much of the rest of recession-hit Britain in local elections. Newsletters 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