Daily Bulletin | 30.05.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 30.05.2012 | 18:30 UTC News War crimes Liberia's Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years The International Criminal Court has sentenced former Liberian President Charles Taylor to 50 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity. He's the first head of state to be sentenced since World War II. Taylor's sentencing is small consolation for victims Conflict Russia, China oppose 'premature' UN action on Syria Russia and China have reiterated their opposition to military intervention in Syria, amid international condemnation of a massacre in which more than 100 people died. Meanwhile, evidence of a new atrocity has emerged. Russia again says no to Syria intervention Diminishing chances of a solution in Syria Middle East German president asks Israel for 'sign' on settlement policy Talks due to last one hour extended into two when German President Joachim Gauck met with Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Most of their time was spent on Israel's settlement policy in the West Bank. Justice Top UK court upholds Assange extradition Britain's Supreme Court has upheld a ruling against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, meaning his extradition to Sweden on sex crimes charges is likely to go ahead. The prominent whistleblower can still appeal in Europe. The court said it had been a difficult case Conflict UN confirms Sudanese troop withdrawal Sudanese forces have withdrawn from the contested border region of Abyei, the United Nations has said. Sudan and neighboring South Sudan have been embroiled in a violent dispute over the oil-rich region. Corruption Mubarak sons face fresh corruption trial Egypt's top prosecutor has charged deposed Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak's sons with insider trading. They are already on trial for corruption with their father. Business European Union EU Commission doles out bitter pills for eurozone recovery The European Commission has issued a set of recommendations on how EU member states should organize their finances and fix their economies. Among them are direct bank aid and more time for Spain to rein in its deficit. European Union Eurozone candidates are not yet fit to join None of the eight countries currently aspiring to adopt the single euro currency in the years ahead are meeting the criteria to do so. A fresh ECB report points to numerous incompatibilities still at hand. 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