Daily Bulletin | 14.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 14.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Conflict UN agrees to deploy Syria monitors The UN Security Council has unanimously approved the deployment of observers for Syria, in its first resolution on the conflict in the embattled nation. Up to 30 unarmed monitors are expected to leave within days. Iran Modest prospects as new Iran nuclear talks begin EU officials say talks between Western powers along with Russia and China, and Iran over the latter's nuclear program have started in a "positive atmosphere." But general expectations are low. Istanbul hosts Iran nuclear negotiations Expectations low for latest Iran nuclear talks Conflict China and the Philippines end standoff China and the Philippines have reportedly ended their week-long standoff in an area in the South China Sea to which both countries lay claim. Religion Koran give-away raises fear of violence German authorities say the provocative distribution of millions of copies of the Koran by an ultraconservative Muslim group over the weekend is legal, but will be carefully watched due to the possibility of violence. Afghanistan Son of slain peace envoy becomes head of peace council Afghan President Hamid Karzai has appointed Salahuddin Rabbani as the new head of the Afghan High Peace Council. He is the son of the council's previous head, who was assassinated last year. News Rosberg in Mercedes gets the pole for China Grand Prix Nico Rosberg of Germany earned the first pole position of his career on Saturday and gave Mercedes its first start from the front since 2010, with the fastest qualifying time for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. Sports Bundesliga Dortmund squeak by archrivals Schalke Dortmund extended their record unbeaten run to 25 games with a 2-1 win over their favorite enemies Schalke. Unusually, Jürgen Klopp's men were not necessarily the better side in this one. Stuttgart smash Bremen in prelude to main event Tail-spinners Cologne ditch coach Solbakken Dortmund beat Bayern, become masters of own destiny 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