Daily Bulletin | 24.02.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 24.02.2018 | 18:30 UTC Eastern Ghouta: Deaths mount as UN vote on Syria delayed Syrian forces have launched a series of rocket attacks and airstrikes on the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta, where almost 500 civilians have been killed in the past week. A UN vote on a ceasefire has been delayed. Shifting alliances in Syria's protracted war European politicians got millions to lobby for pro-Russian government in Ukraine A new indictment has accused former Trump aide Paul Manafort of paying some €2 million to European politicians to support a pro-Russian government in Ukraine. The lobbying group was led by a "former European chancellor." German archaeologists help uncover ancient cemetery near Egyptian city of Minya Experts from Egypt and Germany have found an ancient necropolis, containing more than 1,000 statues and eight tombs. It's the fourth major discovery in a year, and could eventually prove a much-needed boon to tourism. Unlocking the secrets of mummy DNA Egypt: Return of the king Explosions hit Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state Three early morning blasts have rocked the capital city of Myanmar's restive northwestern Rakhine state, which has been at the center of a protracted conflict between the Buddhist majority and Rohingya Muslims. Rohingya crisis - pictures keep memories alive Bangkok backs Myanmar military as Rohingya clashes intensify Thailand will continue to back neighbor Myanmar even as the latter clamps down on an uprising in its Rohingya province. Thailand's ambassador to Myanmar spoke with DW about Bangkok's role in the ongoing conflict. Richard Weir, Researcher (Asia Division), Human Rights Watch, on bulldozing of Rohingya villages Going up against Thai military government Humanitarian crisis looms in Rohingya refugee camps Multiple attacks in Afghanistan leave many dead Taliban militants have killed at least 18 Afghan soldiers in an attack on an army post in western Farah province. An "Islamic State" suicide bomber killed two in Kabul as violence continues to spike in Afghanistan. A night of carnage in Kabul Pakistan avoids global terror watchlist – for now A global money-laundering watchdog has given Pakistan a three-month reprieve to avoid its terror financing watchlist, which could pose serious economic challenges to the country. But can Islamabad avoid it permanently? Trump announces new Afghan strategy Candidate with terror links contests ousted PM Sharif's seat in parliament Winter Olympics: Canadian athlete arrested over car theft in Pyeongchang A member of Canada's Winter Olympic team has been arrested over the theft of a car following a night out in Pyeongchang. Canadian media have identified the athlete as freestyle skier Dave Duncan. Winter Olympics: Ledecka makes it 'a big day for snowboarding Ester' Ester Ledecka has made history as the first woman to win gold medals in two different sports at the Olympics. Ledecka won gold in the snowboarding parallel giant slalom to add to her super-G title in alpine skiing.   © Deutsche Welle 2018