Daily Bulletin | 14.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Elections Merkel cabinet minister licks regional wounds Chancellor Merkel's conservatives are braced for their worst-ever result in Germany's most populous state. Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has quit his regional post, and is under fire from foes and friends. Greece Greek president fails to move parties toward coalition A week after elections in Greece restructured the political pecking order in the country, President Papoulias was unable to make any progress on Sunday in steering the top three elected parties toward a coalition. Diplomacy EU slaps Syria with further sanctions European Union foreign ministers have said the bloc will impose fresh sanctions on Syria, without publicly providing precise details. Diplomats said the fresh restrictions applied to three people and two firms. NATO NATO accused of ignoring civilian deaths in Libya NATO airstrikes in Libya last year killed at least 72 civilians, according to Human Rights Watch based in New York. NATO previously said almost all locations struck during 9,600 raids were "legitimate military targets." Libya's transitional council faces difficult path Afghanistan Obama welcomes Afghanistan security handover US President Barack Obama has welcomed the beginning of a new phase in the handover of security responsibilities to local forces. Earlier, a senior peace negotiator was shot dead in his car. Merkel confirms Afghan withdrawal by 2014 Justice RAF suspect denies involvement in 1977 murder A former member of the Red Army Faction terrorist gang has denied any involvement in the 1977 murder of West Germany's top prosecutor. It was the first time that Verena Becker has spoken at the trial. Verena Becker breaks her silence Business Banking Spanish banks agree to set aside more risk provisions Spain's largest banks have announced plans to use more provisions to cover default risks to real-estate loans. The additional funds come on top of billions already called for by the government in Madrid. Auto Industry Opel restructuring takes shape, aims to cut overcapacity German carmaker Opel has unveiled first details of a substantial overhaul to return it to profitability. The GM subsidiary will start a production merry-go-round that could see a factory fall by the wayside. Newsletters More DW Online special: Equal opportunity for education Education for all! That's UNESCO's goal for education. We have brought together five bloggers from Iran, Germany, Russia, Kenya and Argentina to start an intriguing discussion on education and learning.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012