Daily Bulletin | 15.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 15.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Afghanistan Taliban launch assaults across Afghanistan Suicide bombers have struck in Kabul and other sites across Afghanistan. The attacks show that militants still remain a potent force capable of hitting at the heart of the capital. Coordinated Taliban attacks on Kabul diplomatic buildings Conflict Syria pounds Homs and Aleppo ahead of UN arrival Syrian forces have bombarded Homs and attacked Aleppo, breaking the cease-fire that has been in place since Thursday, monitors say. The claims come only hours before UN observers are due to touch down in the country. Politics North Korea celebrates first president's 100th birthday A military parade marking the centenary of Kim Il-Sung, the founding president of North Korea, was held in the capital, Pyongyang, on Sunday. Iran EU confident Iran nuclear talks can progress The EU said talks between Western powers, along with Russia and China, and Iran over the latter's nuclear program have been "constructive and useful." Talks are expected to resume on May 23. Istanbul hosts Iran nuclear talks Expectations low for latest Iran nuclear talks Africa Guinea Bissau: power sharing deal on the cards Guinea Bissau's opposition has said it will try and broker a deal with the military leaders that have seized control of the country. But another source points to anti-military sentiment amongst political parties. Eastern Europe Brussels welcomes release of Belarus dissidents The European Union has said it welcomes the early release of two prominent Belarus opposition activists in a move that follows sanctions imposed by the bloc. But a number of political prisoners still remain in jail. Crime Hundreds freed in Pakistan prison break A prison in northwestern Pakistan was raided early Sunday morning by armed insurgents who were able to free 384 prisoners, including some who were militants. Disasters World remembers sinking of the Titanic The world has been marking the 100th anniversary of the most famous disaster in maritime history, the sinking of the Titanic. More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the tragedy. 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