Daily Bulletin | 26.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 26.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Syria Syria car bomb explosion shatters ceasefire truce Syrian state television and a rights watchdog say a number of people have been killed following a car bomb attack in Damascus, breaking a temporary cease-fire agreed to by government and rebel forces. Fragile truce in Syria Europe Berlusconi sentenced to prison for tax fraud The former prime minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, was convicted of tax evasion on Friday, and sentenced to four years in prison. He has also been banned from holding public office for three years. Afghanistan Suicide bombing darkens holy day in Afghanistan A suicide bombing has killed at least 40 people in the northwestern Afghanistan province of Faryab. The attack came on the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Conflict Thousands displaced in Myanmar religious unrest The number killed has grown above 60 and thousands have been displaced as violence in Myanmar continues. The fighting has cast a shadow over the reformist government's attempts to remake Myanmar's international image. Growing pains in Myanmar European Union EU awards Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought The European Parliament has named two Iranians the winners of the Sakharov freedom prize. The filmmaker and human rights lawyer take their place among previous laureates, including Nelson Mandela and Aung Sang Suu Kyi. Prestigious European Prize to Two Iranians Natural Disasters US braces itself for superstorm At least 21 people are dead after Hurricane Sandy cut a path of destruction through the Caribbean. Meteorologists are predicting a "Frankenstorm" if Sandy collides with a cold front in the US around Halloween. Hurricane Sandy hits Carribean Russia Russian opposition figure charged with plotting riots Russian investigators have laid out criminal charges against a leading figure in the country's opposition movement. This is just the latest in what critics see as a clampdown on dissent by the Kremlin. Business Spain European inspectors praise Spanish banking reform European inspectors have lauded Spain for the progress made in its financial sector. They have said Madrid has so far met all deadlines required to secure a bailout for the country's ailing lenders. Newsletters More DW Learning by Ear – Destination: Togo! DW's multimedia edutainment program asked listeners to submit their stories about a personal event that changed their lives. The winning story will be staged in Lomé/Togo. Follow the theatre workshop online! 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.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012