Daily Bulletin | 18.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 18.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Eurozone crisis In Brussels, another gathering to save the euro EU leaders have begun a two-day summit in Brussels aimed at tackling the eurozone crisis. Hours earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for stepped-up efforts to resolve the European sovereign debt crisis. Making the case in the Bundestag Crisis in the eurozone Eurozone crisis Greeks stage fourth general strike Greek police have clashed with anti-austerity demonstrators as thousands gathered to protest against planned government spending cuts. Meanwhile trade unions have staged a second major general strike in three weeks. New general stirkes in Greece Task Force sees progress in Greece Syria Syria's north hit by government airstrikes Syrian fighter jets have hit rebel-held areas in the country's north with a series of airstrikes. According to anti-regime activists at least 20 people were killed in the attacks. Peacekeeping Colombia launches peace talks with FARC rebels Colombia's government has formally launched peace talks with leftist FARC rebels. The closed-door talks in Norway are the latest attempt to end almost five decades of conflict. Central Asia Karzai says Afghan troops would be ready for early transition NATO's secretary-general has insisted during a visit to Kabul that combat troops will remain in Afghanistan until late 2014. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his forces would, however, be ready for an early withdrawal. Politics Steinbrück challenges Merkel in parliament Germany has witnessed the first rejoinder in parliament from the opposition Social Democrats' new top nominee for next year's election. Peer Steinbrück accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of mismanaging the eurozone crisis. Peer Steinbrück - can he defeat Chancellor Angela Merkel? Social Democrat leadership backs Steinbrück Right-Wing Extremism Twitter blocks German neo-Nazi account The microblogging website Twitter has blocked the account of a German neo-Nazi group. The move came in response to a request from German police. Business Media US weekly Newsweek will do without print edition Come the end of this year, the venerable Newsweek will no longer appear as a print edition. Top executives of the magazine have announced that the weekly will move to an all-digital format to save costs. Newsletters More DW PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch. More DW Kick off! Bundesliga action on Facebook The passion and the action of the Bundesliga – every game, every goal, every week. Get involved and discuss German soccer with real fans around the world. Once the last whistle has blown, we get you up to speed. More DW Kultur.21 – The culture magazin on Facebook Discover culture. Germany has become a hub of creativity for the 21st century. The world is watching what trends are emerging from Berlin and beyond. Find out more on our Facebook page.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012