EXTRA: German assembly convenes to elect new president

Berlin (dpa) - Germany‘s Federal Convention began meeting on Sunday to elect a new president, expected to be former East German rights campaigner Joachim Gauck.Gauck, 72, who is not affiliated to any political party, is certain to be elected, as he enjoys the support of five of the major political parties.Only the Left party is supporting his sole opponent, Beate Klarsfeld, 73, who is best known