Daily Bulletin | 21.10.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 21.10.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Protests Clashes break out following Lebanese official's funeral Heavy gunfire has been heard in Beirut after protesters attempted to storm a government building. This followed the funeral of a senior Lebanese intelligence official who was killed in a recent bomb attack. Thousands mourn slain Lebanese official Syria-Turkey tensions 'in neither side's interests' Syria Brahimi: 'Cease-fire not a blueprint for peace' UN Arab League envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi met with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Sunday. He used the occassion to reiterate his desire for both sides in the country's conflict to declare a 'unilateral ceasefire'. Syria's unprecedented unrest Terrorism Russian forces take few prisoners in security sweep Russian forces have killed 49 people in raids across the North Caucasus, according to a news report. Clashes between police and extremists are common in the region, which includes the war-torn republic of Chechnya. Iran US and Iran deny report of nuclear talks The US and Iran have denied a report that they have agreed to one-on-one talks about Tehran's nuclear program. The news comes at a pivotal time for President Barack Obama, just before the presidential election. Spain Elections in Spain measure regional discontent Voters are casting their ballots in Spain's Basque and Galicia regions. With nationalist parties on the rise and discontent over the country's recession, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's Popular Party faces a tight race. Spain awaits the end of ETA, a year on from ceasefire Elections Fatah declares victory in West Bank local elections President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement has claimed victory in local elections in the West Bank. Unofficial results show that Fatah candidates won in six of the 11 main electorates. Life behind barbed wire in Gaza Armed Conflict Germany rules out sending combat troops to Mali Germany is willing to support a possible international military mission in Mali. However, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has ruled out sending combat troops. Religion 'Lily of the Mohawks' and six other saints named Pope Benedict XVI has named seven new saints, including the first Native American. He praised their "heroic courage" in a year when the Catholic Church is seeking to counter mounting secularism in the West. 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