Daily Bulletin | 03.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 03.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Syria Dozens die in Aleppo blasts Dozens of people have been killed in a cluster of explosions in the center of Syria's second city, Aleppo. Meanwhile, a shell was reported to have been fired across the border into Turkey, killing at least three people. United States US presidential candidates set for showdown Obama and Romney are to go head-to-head on the economy in the first election run-up debate between the rivals. The world is watching Mitt Romney, who may need to 'win' the showdown more than Obama. Obama and Romney clash over the economy NATO NATO nations extend Rasmussen's term until 2014 NATO member nations have extended the mandate of the alliance's Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen until July 2014. The timing allows him to oversee planning of combat troop withdrawals from Afghanistan. NATO rethinks joint operations with Afghan forces Pakistan to reopen key NATO supply routes to Afghanistan Iran Unrest in Tehran over rial currency plunge A rapid plunge in Iran's currency has resulted in clashes in Tehran's central money exchange district, Ferdowsi. Police squads fired tear gas to disperse protesters and shut kiosks, according to witnesses. Technology Eleven charged over 'secret' exports to Russia New York authorities have charged 11 members of a network for allegedly exporting high-tech military electronics to Russia. They are accused of knowingly hiding the truth about what the equipment would be used for. EU opens anti-trust case against Gazprom Africa At least 26 students killed in Nigeria college attacks At least 26 people have been killed at a university residence in northeastern Nigeria. Islamist insurgents have been active in the area, but police say the killings could be the result of a political feud on campus. Germany Germans mark national unification holiday Most Germans have the day off from work on Wednesday to celebrate the national holiday, which marks the country's unification 22 years ago. Newsletters More DW Dive into the new Global Ideas webdoc Take an underwater journey with a 114-year-old coral! Our new webdoc takes you to Pele island in Vanuatu to highlight the effects of global warming and to let you experience life on the reef with Namati. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows. More DW Join in and be part of DW My DW has fans in mind. Users can share details about their lives and what DW means to them. But My DW also offers an opportunity to find out about the work behind the scenes and all the projects and quizzes.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012