Daily Bulletin | 13.11.2012, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 13.11.2012 | 19:30 UTC News Syria German foreign minister backs Syrian opposition Ahead of a meeting of European and Arab foreign ministers, Germany's foreign minister has pledged support for a Syria's new united opposition. Guido Westerwelle said that the new national coalition must now prove itself. 'The West would have to consider unilateral steps' United States Petraeus scandal widens to US Afghanistan general The scandal surrounding former CIA chief David Petraeus' extramarital affair has widened to include top US commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen. A Pentagon source cited "inappropriate communications." Petraeus sex scandal widens Palestinian Territories Investigators start to open Arafat's grave After years of speculation over what caused Yasser Arafat's death, an investigative committee has begun working to exhume the former Palestinian leader's body. Officials plan to test his remains for poison. Was Yasser Arafat poisoned? Greece Eurogroup ministers split on next step for Greece Eurozone finance ministers have not reached an agreement on the next tranche of bailout funds for Greece. The group is also split on whether or not to give the debt-ridden country an extended deadline for budget cuts. New delays for Greece The EU budget: who pays what? Media German newspaper FR files for insolvency One of Germany's key newspapers the Frankfurter Rundschau has filed for insolvency after years of falling circulation. The left-liberal paper was one of the first granted a license by American occupiers in 1945. Taking stock of press freedom in Germany Business Budget EU Parliament walks away from budget talks The European Parliament has refused to negotiate further on the 27-member bloc's 2013 budget. It criticized member states, saying they had failed to fund shortfalls which have been amassed in the course of this year. France French president defends his economic course French President Francois Hollande has cited economic trends in his country as evidence that his policies are credible. Despite a slump in ratings in his first six months, he said success would emerge wihin five years. Fifty years of Franco-German friendship form basis of EU Aviation Wage deal ends Lufthansa cabin crew strike Labor unions at German airline Lufthansa have agreed to a cabin staff wage deal envisaging higher pay in exchange for more flexible work schedules. The deal was brokered by an arbiter after a massive strike this summer. Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. 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.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012