Daily Bulletin | 22.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 22.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC Business Economy OECD warns eurozone 'vicious circle' might derail global recovery The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has said that the eurozone risks falling into a severe recession this year. If the slump is not curbed, the global economy might be dragged down too. Work Low-wage earners work long hours to make ends meet Germans employed in the low-wage sector often have to agree to long working hours to earn enough money to survive. A new study shows that the number of people affected has been rising for years. News NATO NATO declares Afghanistan withdrawal 'irreversible' The NATO military alliance wrapped up its summit in Chicago on Monday, re-affirming its commitment to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014. But disagreements with France and Pakistan threaten to complicate the plan. NATO confirms withdrawal timetable France forgets alliance solidarity Energy Party shepherd replaces black sheep in environment spot Germany has a new environment minister as Peter Altmaier has been sworn in. He replaces Norbert Röttgen, fired by Angela Merkel last week. The chancellor has traded in an ecologist counter-balance for a party loyalist. Economy Japan hit with credit rating downgrade The credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Japan's credit rating by two notches on Tuesday, saying the country's plans to cut down on its public debt weren't strong enough. Iran UN says it's close to nuclear inspection deal with Iran The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has said a fresh deal allowing inspectors into Iran would be signed "quite soon." Yukiya Amano described the headway apparently made with Tehran as an important development. US Senate passes Iran sanctions ahead of Baghdad talks Justice S. Africa farmhand found guilty of murdering white supremacist A court in South Africa has convicted a black farmworker of killing white supremacist leader Eugene Terre'Blanche in a trial that stoked racial tensions. Education Spanish teachers strike in face of education cuts In a sign of protest against austerity measures that have meant deep cuts in education, Spanish teachers and students have taken part in a day-long strike. 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. More DW Public online voting 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