Daily Bulletin | 29.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 29.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Middle East Western powers to expel Syrian diplomats Germany has joined a growing number of countries to expel senior Syrian diplomats following the Houla killings. Kofi Annan, meanwhile, expressed "grave concern" over the bloodshed in talks with President Bashar Assad. Opinion: Syria is in a desperate state Disasters Fifteen people killed in second Italy quake At least 15 people have been killed in the second earthquake to hit Italy in just over a week. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck near the Italian city of Modena, sending panicked residents rushing into the streets. Diplomacy German president stresses close ties with Israel President Joachim Gauck has said Germany and Israel are "more closely tied than ever before." He was speaking after being officially received by his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres. Politics Suu Kyi in Thailand on first trip abroad in 24 years On her first overseas trip in 24 years, Myanmar peace activist and nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Thailand on Tuesday to meet the Thai prime minister among others. Afghanistan Senior al Qaeda figure killed in Afghanistan Al Qaeda's second in command in Afghanistan has been killed in the country's east near the border with Pakistan. Saudi Sakhr al-Taifi was said to have directed attacks on NATO and Afghan troops. Terrorism Danish security services arrest two terror suspects Authorities in Copenhagen have announced the arrest of a pair of "Danish citizens of Somali origin," saying that the two brothers were planning a terror attack. One was said to have been trained at an Al-Shabaab camp. Nuclear Power Germany's plans to end use of nuclear power get a boost Germany's grid operators have announced plans for a major expansion of the network. The move is seen as key part of the country's goal of ending the use of nuclear energy in 10 years' time. Business Retail Spanish retail sales post historic drop amid recession Retailers in Spain have experienced the biggest monthly drop in sales since relevant statistics became available back in 2003. The sharp decrease in April goes hand in hand with fears of a protracted recession. 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