Daily Bulletin | 09.01.2013, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 09.01.2013 | 19:30 UTC News Syria Syria: Rebels free Iranians, talks due in Geneva Syria rebels have freed 48 Iranians seized last year in exchange for numerous opposition prisoners held by President Bashad Assad's regime. The Iranians appeared in Damascus Wednesday - the other releases remain unclear. Assad defiant in rare speech Human Rights Vietnam jails more than a dozen activists A court in Vietnam has handed down long jail sentences to over a dozen people found guilty of plotting to overthrow the government. The verdict has triggered widespread condemnation. Vietnam cracks down on bloggers Turkey Turkish newspaper reports roadmap for peace with Kurds The Turkish government and Kurdish separatists have reportedly agreed on a plan to end a conflict that has killed over 40,000 people in over thirty years. But there is controversy brewing over possible concessions. Turkey reaches out to public enemy number one Conflict US: total withdrawal from Afghanistan possible A top American security adviser has said the possibility of US troops leaving Afghanistan altogether after 2014 should not be discounted. The comments come just before crucial talks between Kabul and Washington. Karzai's US visit sends signal to Taliban Australia Australia battles on against bushfires Conditions have cooled in Australia, delivering some respite from extreme temperatures and fierce bushfires. But authorities have warned against complacency. Transportation Around 50 hurt in New York City ferry accident Around 50 people have been injured in a New York City ferry accident. The boat crashed into a pier during rush hour. Religion Catholic Church in Germany calls off study on sexual abuse The Catholic Church in Germany has terminated an investigation into alleged cases of sexual abuse by clergy members. It is unclear whether the research will be continued by a different team. Catholic Church abuse hotline goes cold Business Work Many domestic workers without labor protection The International Labor Organization (ILO) has found in a recent study that almost one in three domestic workers is without labor protection. The number of those workers has risen enormously of late.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013