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Daily Bulletin 05.10.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Spain's Constitutional Court suspends Catalan independence parliament session The Constitutional Court in Madrid has suspended a session of the Catalan parliament in which local leaders were expected to unilaterally declare independence from Spain. It follows the referendum last weekend. Spain's political crisis intensifies with war of words Pique to carry on for Spain despite Catalonia backing Catalan banks prepare for shifting headquarters after secession Catalan separatist movement driven by more than just economics Catalan independence: Spain rejects calls for mediation by Catalan President Carles Puigdemont Catalan independence - what you need to know Saudi king slams Iranian interference in Middle East during 'historic' visit to Russia Saudi King Salman is in Moscow with a delegation that includes domestic military and oil experts. It is the first-ever visit by a sitting Saudi monarch to Russia. Oil Glut Lowers Prices @dwnews - Yemeni child's war injuries move social media Oil prices soar after OPEC's first production cut in eight years Saudi Arabia prefers no UN Yemen war crime inquiry due to 'timing' Qatar and Russia to bolster economic ties Deadly storm Xavier sweeps across northern Germany Six people died, four of them in their vehicles in Brandenburg state, and the public was warned to stay indoors as gale force winds and rain swept across northern Germany. Public transport was also severely disrupted. Germany hit by deadly storm Sebastian 2 dead as tornado, storms batter northern Germany Storm Axel batters northern Germany Brazil's Olympic head arrested on corruption charges The head of Brazil's Olympic committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, has been arrested on vote buying allegations to win Rio's bid for the 2016 Games. The arrests is part of a probe into corruption around the Games. Marking the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre Rio's Olympic legacy: Corruption and people power Rio Olympic committee chief Carlos Alberto Nuzman paid $2 million bribe, police allege Brazil: Michel Temer charged with obstruction of justice Son of former IAAF president at center of Olympic vote buying racket, says prosecutor IAAF suspends former secretary general German 'James Bond' Werner Mauss gets two-year suspended sentence for tax evasion His life story reads like a spy novel, but tax collectors say Werner Mauss has tens of millions of undeclared euros. He has claimed that the overseas bank accounts are funded by friendly spy agencies. Germany's former top spy, Werner Mauss, goes on trial for alleged tax evasion Germany expels second Vietnamese diplomat for involvement in alleged kidnapping 'Panama Papers' reveal how the rich hide money offshore Germany German weapons firms find lucrative market in United States German weapons firms have found eager buyers in the United States. Stats show that stock prices of US gunmakers rise after shootings like the one in Las Vegas. Shooting at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Las Vegas gunman prepared 'extensively' for attack Has Vegas changed how Americans feel about gun control? Investigators scour for motive after Las Vegas mass shooting Heckler & Koch quietly becomes world's most ethical gun-maker Las Vegas massacre: Motive eludes investigators US gun control: 'Conservatives must say enough is enough' Las Vegas shooter converted guns to automatics with gadget Donald Trump in Las Vegas after concert shooting: 'Our souls are stricken with grief' Several casualties during shooting in US city of Orlando German pilot project tracks arms exports Culture Why Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro used dragons and pixies to explore history His novel "The Buried Giant" is written like an old folk tale, but comments on current issues at the heart of civil wars, family feuds and divorces. DW interviewed the 2017 Nobel Prize laureate two years ago. 'Holocaust commemoration part of Germany's national memory': Merkel Israeli writer Amos Oz honored for 'freedom of thought' Unearthing the mysteries of the 'battle that created Germany' Paul Auster among diverse 2017 Man Booker Prize shortlist Nobel Literature Prize awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro Tales of displacement top German Book Prize nominations MI5 spied on Nobel winner Doris Lessing for 20 years Australian Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker Prize World Russia looks to write a new chapter with Latin America As its relations with the United States and EU continue to deteriorate, Russia is looking elsewhere to expand its sphere of influence. Latin America seems to be presenting just such an opportunity. New US Russia sanctions bill risks EU anger Russia's Putin mulls financial aid for Venezuela The Rosneft seat and Gerhard Schröder's Kremlin credentials Democracy in Latin America is on the defensive Oil-rich but cash-starved Venezuela could be close to bankruptcy Sports World Cup qualifying live. Northern Ireland vs. Germany Tonight could be the night for Jogi Löw's Germany. After eight wins from eight in qualifying so far, the world champions can book their place at Russia 2018 with a point in Belfast. Follow it all live here. World Cup qualifying: Who needs what in the last round of matches? Syria keep World Cup dream alive after late penalty equalizer against Australia A late Omar al-Soma penalty handed Syria a draw against Australia in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying tie in Malaysia. The sides will meet again on Tuesday in Sydney to determine who makes the next stage. Syria leave it late to reach World Cup playoff against all the odds Mathew Leckie poised to become Socceroos' next superstar at Hertha Berlin Back to the future: Jupp Heynckes' return means Bayern Munich are still in limbo By appointing Jupp Heynckes, Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness believes he has found a short-term solution to his puzzle. Mia San Mia is one thing, but DW's Matt Ford thinks Bayern are still in limbo. Is Jupp Heynckes set to return to Bayern? Tuchel, Nagelsmann, Van Gaal: The candidates to replace Ancelotti at Bayern Jupp Heynckes to coach Bayern Munich until end of season Bayern Munich after Carlo Ancelotti: Is a change of philosophy required? Carlo Ancelotti's second season syndrome strikes again Environment Living Planet: Eco freaky What does it mean to live sustainably? Is it enough to simply recycle our waste, or do we need to do more? We head into the domestic sphere to find out what some eco-freaks are doing to reduce their own carbon footprint - and discover just how hard it is. Living Planet: Eco freaky Inside Europe Inside Europe: Produced 5.10.17 In the wake of the drama and confusion of the Catalan referendum, we ask: Is there any way back from the deadlock? Also, is terror becoming a way of life in France? Germany celebrates Unity Day, but 27 years after reunification, divisions between east and west still linger. Plus, a feast for the senses at Italy's cheese extravaganza. Inside Europe: Produced 5.10.17   © Deutsche Welle 2017