Daily Bulletin | 28.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 28.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Armed Conflict Violence rages on as Annan attempts to rescue peace plan The UN-Arab League envoy is in Syria to try to rescue his plan to end more than a year of fighting in the country. Even as Kofi Annan arrived in Damascus though, the violence continued unabated. International community condemns massacre Arab World Egypt electoral commission confirms first round results Egyptian officials have confirmed that Mohammed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq will advance to a second round presidential runoff in June. But several other prominent candidates dispute the results of the first round. Opinion: Undesired outcome emerges in Egypt Diplomacy German president arrives in Israel with mesage of solidarity German President Joachim Gauck has arrived in Israel for a four-day trip, which will also take him to the West Bank. He plans to use his trip to express Germany's solidarity with Israel. Banking Bankia shares plunge as trading resumes Shares in Spanish lender Bankia plummeted on Monday, as trading resumed following news that the bank will need a hefty 19-billion euro bailout from the government. Spain to inject more money into its banks Soccer Lazio captain arrested in football match-fixing scandal Italian police have arrested Lazio captain Stefano Mauri in connection with a football betting scandal. Several homes have been searched, including that of national defender Domenico Criscito. Match-fixing scandal Media Former UK PM Blair denies making deals with Murdoch Britain's former Labour prime minister, Tony Blair, has denied allegations that his relationship with Rupert Murdoch influenced national policy making. A protester called the former PM a "war criminal." Protests Two Tibetans set themselves on fire in anti-China protest Two Tibetan monks have set themselves alight in Lhasa in protest at Chinese rule. The incident is the latest in a series of self-immolations by Tibetans angry at what they see as cultural and religious repression. World International Relations Indian PM seeks to bolster ties in Myanmar Manmohan Singh is the first Indian premier to visit Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in 25 years. Analysts say that India is stepping up efforts to woo the resource-rich nation and counter China's influence. India issues visas to Myanmar's Rohingyas China, Myanmar: the old flame begins to flicker UN's Ban praises Suu Kyi for defusing Myanmar political row 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