Daily Bulletin | 23.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 23.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News European Union Merkel still opposed to eurobonds The German chancellor and French president have made their disagreement over eurobonds clear as an informal EU summit kicks off in Brussels. Controversy has been encouraged at the closely-watched gathering. Business European stock markets take a nosedive European stock markets have tumbled over fears that Greece will soon leave the euro. The euro has also hit a record low. Elections Polls open in historic Egyptian elections Egyptian voters are going to the polls in the first presidential vote to be held since the toppling of former President Hosny Mubarak a year ago. The country's premier has appealed for calm, whatever the outcome. Egypt prepares for presidential vote Asia Pakistan gives bin Laden doctor 33 years A Pakistani court has given a doctor a lengthy sentence for aiding America's man-hunt for Osama bin Laden. The development has not been welcomed by the United States. Russia Russia tests new long-range missile Russia has successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch comes just days after NATO formally activated the first stage of a missile defense shield that Moscow vehemently opposes. Afghanistan Kidnappers abduct five aid workers in Afghanistan A provincial leader in Afghanistan has said that five aid workers have been kidnapped in the extreme northeast of the country. Two foreign women are among the abductees; the kidnappers' identities are unknown. Health Most Fukushima radiation doses within norms, WHO finds A World Health Organization study has reported largely positive findings regarding radiation levels in Japan and neighboring countries after the problems at the Fukushima power plant last year. Newsletters 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