Daily Bulletin | 11.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 11.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Asia Powerful Indian Ocean quake, aftershock trigger tsunami alerts A massive earthquake and aftershock off the coast of Sumatra prompted countries from Asia to Africa to issue tsunami alerts. Warnings for several countries have since been lifted. Arab World Syria 'promises to respect cease-fire,' with caveats The Syrian government has promised Kofi Annan that it will observe a cease-fire with rebel forces. But there are conditions. Violence in Syria continues despite peace plan Germany German politicians attack Salafist Koran giveaway A conservative Islamist group plans to hand out tens of millions of copies of the Koran in Germany this weekend. Leading political figures have criticized the move. Africa UN calls for Sudan summit to avert war The UN has called for an emergency summit to avoid all-out-war between Sudan and South Sudan as fighting between the two sides rages in Heglig, an important oil-production border area. Observers fear the worst. Asia Philippines, China look for diplomatic solution to naval standoff The Philippines has said that Beijing and Manila will find a diplomatic solution to a naval standoff in the South China Sea. The two countries are at odds over possession of a small shoal and other landmasses in the sea. Corruption Former Greek defense minister arrested for corruption Socialist former defense minister Akis Tsohatzopolous has been arrested in Athens on suspicion of money laundering. The Greek politician is alleged to have taken bribes when purchasing German submarines. Asia Opponents neck-and-neck in South Korea election polls South Koreans have finished voting in this year's legislative election. Exit polls point towards a close race. World War II French World War II Resistance leader dies at 97 One of the last-surviving French Resistance leaders has died. Raymond Aubrac was famous for escaping from the grasp of the Nazis - with the help of his equally legendary wife, Lucie. Newsletters More DW Pursue your Master's with DW Akademie's International Media Studies DW Akademie's international, bilingual Master's Program "International Media Studies" combines journalism, media management and development cooperation. The next program starts September 2012. Apply now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012