Daily Bulletin | 19.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 19.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Terrorism Eight killed, including security chief, in Beirut bomb A top security official is reported to be among the eight people killed after a car bomb blast in Beirut. Scores were injured in the attack, which comes amid tensions over the civil war in neighboring Syria. Massive car bomb rocks Beirut European Union Eurozone heavyweights reach compromise on bank watchdog At a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, a compromise has been reached on the creation of a new post for a supervisor to oversee the eurozone's banks. The deal required France and Germany to both concede ground. European leaders agree on bank supervisor EU summit reaches banking compromise Syria Peace envoy Brahimi arrives in Syria as battle rages Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has arrived in Damascus as the fighting shows no sign of abating. Meanwhile, Syrian warplanes have bombed the town of Maaret al-Numan as the regime tries to regain a key supply road. Jordan overwhelmed by Syrian refugees Syria's unprecedented unrest Piracy Germany jails Somalis in piracy case Ten Somalis have been convicted Friday in Germany's first piracy case for centuries. Coast of Somalia still fraught with danger Atalanta takes wind out of sea pirates' sails Germany German Salafist slapped with six years for attacking police An Islamist radical convicted of stabbing two German police officers during a protest against right-wing extremists has been sentenced to six years in prison. The 26-year-old refused to recognize the court in Bonn. Terrorism Explosives cut Iran-Turkey gas pipeline A Turkish pipeline carrying natural gas was struck Friday, causing a large explosion and the wounding of several soldiers. Turkish authorities are calling the incident a terrorist attack. Africa International talks to reclaim northern Mali African and European leaders meet in Mali's capital Friday to draft a military plan to reclaim the nation's desert north from armed Islamists. In Timbuktu, extremists leveled more tombs of local Sufi saints on Thursday. West Africa readies troops Mali urges action to liberate north Eastern Europe EU brokers first direct talks between Serbia and Kosovo The EU has overseen talks between Serbia and Kosovo. After the province declared its independence in 2008, Serbia had announced that it would never recognize Kosovo's independence. Is Kosovo ready for full independence? Newsletters More DW PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch. More DW Kick off! Bundesliga action on Facebook The passion and the action of the Bundesliga – every game, every goal, every week. Get involved and discuss German soccer with real fans around the world. Once the last whistle has blown, we get you up to speed. 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