Daily Bulletin | 06.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 06.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Politics Socialist Hollande wins French presidency Socialist Francois Hollande has won the French presidency, exit polls indicate. It's a bitter defeat for Nicolas Sarkozy, who will go down in history as the first one-term French president. Elections Greek conservatives in election 'lead' Greece's conservative party have come first place in the country's election, according to exit polls. But, with the party missing out on an outright majority, Greek politics looks set to take an unprecedented new twist. Greece votes Austerity main issue in Greek ballot Eastern Europe Mass arrest of opponents at anti-Putin rallies Clashes between police and people protesting Vladimir Putin's return to the Russian presidency have resulted in several arrests. But despite the opposition's ability to still cause a stir, their future seems bleak. Armed Conflict Syrian opposition calls for election boycott Syria's regime has called on voters to cast ballots in parliamentary elections on Monday. As heavy fighting rocked the country's east, the opposition urged Syrians to boycott the poll. Elections Solid turnout so far in Serbian elections Turnout was lively in presidential, parliamentary and local elections in Serbia on Sunday. Now that Serbia is an EU candidate, the focus has shifted to the dire state of the Serbian economy. Politics Merkel's party tied with opposition in state poll Exit polls, conducted after voting ended in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, say Merkel's CDU is neck-and-neck with the opposition Social Democrats. It is a victory of sorts for the CDU. Elections Obama comes out fighting in campaign kick-off US President Barack Obama has held his first official political rally of the 2012 campaign. Kicking off his bid for election in November, Obama warned Americans not to take a chance on Republican rival Mitt Romney. Barack Obama starts his bid for re-election National interests trump personal ties for Romney Disasters Tornado hits eastern Japan, killing one A tornado ripped through Tsukuba, 60 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of Tokyo on Sunday, killing a teenager, wounding dozens of others, cutting power and destroying houses. 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