Daily Bulletin | 11.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 11.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Syria Turkish PM: Syrian plane was carrying munitions Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said a Syrian passenger plane intercepted by Turkey's air force was carrying Russian-made munitions. Erdogan said the cargo seized was destined for the Syrian military. Literature Nobel Prize for literature goes to Chinese author This year's winner of the Nobel Prize for literature has been announced. Chinese author Mo Yan is the 111th winner of the prestigious accolade. Politics Hungary can wait for euro amid decline Hungary's prime minister has said his country's in no rush to join the euro during a visit to Berlin. Chancellor Merkel said she understood why the moment might seem wrong, while holding her tongue on other matters. Crime Yemeni chief of security for US consulate killed Yemeni security officials say a gunman has killed the Yemeni chief of security working for the US Embassy in the capital city Sanaa. The attack comes amid a US-backed offensive against al Qaeda's branch in the country. Justice Nigerians, Shell take dispute to court Shell is to appear before a Dutch court in a landmark damages case. Plaintiffs from Nigeria have sued the oil giant for polluting their land. Cycling Armstrong doping allegations escalate The US Anti-Doping Agency, USADA, has accused cycling champion Lance Armstrong of running the "most sophisticated" doping program in the sport's history. Armstrong's lawyer has rejected the allegation as a "hatchet job." Business Budget Portuguese government approves draconian budget The government of Portugal has approved what ministers called the most austere budget in decades. Lisbon has set its sights on quickly reducing its debt load after being bailed out last year by the EU and the IMF. Eurozone crisis Slim German majority favors Greece in euro: poll A fresh poll has shown that more Germans want Greece to stay in the eurozone than want it to leave. The results of the survey by a public broadcaster indicate a change in sentiment despite Athens' ongoing dilemma. Newsletters More DW Dive into the new Global Ideas webdoc Take an underwater journey with a 114-year-old coral! Our new webdoc takes you to Pele island in Vanuatu to highlight the effects of global warming and to let you experience life on the reef with Namati. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows. More DW Kultur.21 – The culture magazin on Facebook Discover culture. Germany has become a hub of creativity for the 21st century. The world is watching what trends are emerging from Berlin and beyond. Find out more on our Facebook page.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012