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Member states vote on a draft resolution backing an Arab League call for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step dow

United Nations

Syria veto brings international scorn for Russia, China

Russia and China drew the ire of the international community after they vetoed a resolution aimed at ending violent unrest in Syria and removing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power. »

 
 
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Egyptian protesters face security soldiers and shout slogans

Arab World

Death toll rises to eight in clashes after Egyptian soccer riot

Protests following the riot at a soccer stadium in Port Said led to at least eight deaths and left some 1,500 injured over three days of clashes. Protesters blame security forces for not stopping the football violence. »

 
 
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Security

An American submarine

South China Sea

Whilst not yet an arms race, a host of Asian nations are in the midst of naval militarization.»

 
 

Trans-Atlantic Relations

Hillary Clinton speaks at Munich Security Conference

'Partner of first resort'

The United States seeks to reassure Europe of its commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance.»

 
 

Afghanistan

A British soldier with the NATO led-International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

Leaked report

NATO responds to a secret US military document on Afghanistan released by British media.»

 
 
 
Romney has attacked Obama's foreign policy

US Election

Romney's rhetoric won't be matched by reality

Mitt Romney, the prohibitive favorite to win his party’s nomination, hasn't minced words on world affairs. But while he’s routinely clobbering Obama’s foreign policy, Romney wouldn’t do all that much differently.  »

 
 
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NATO

NATO embarks on a new military strategy

While the US is withdrawing combat troops from Europe, the center for NATO's missile defense shield will be based in Germany. New security threats and budget cuts are paving the way for a new military strategy. »

 
 
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International Relations

Angela Merkel in China

China trip

Chancellor Merkel wraps up her trip to China, expressing concern over the human rights situation.»

 
 

Afghanistan

French soldiers patroling in Afghanistan

Withdrawal plans

NATO is committed to stay in Afghanistan until 2014. But it won't be fighting after 2013.»

 
 

US Election

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, celebrates his Florida primary election win at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Ahead in Nevada

Republican frontrunner Mitch Romney enjoys a strong lead, and some billionaire backing.»

 
 
 
German Foreign Ministe Guido Westerwelle

Interview

German foreign minister urges continuation of Mideast peace process

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, on a visit to the Middle East and Israel, has warned against any unilateralism in the pursuit of peace talks in the region.  »

 
 
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Economy

Is Greece still viable?

As Greece grapples with debts and deadlines, Yanis Varoufakis, writing for DW's Transatlantic Voices column, argues that the country has been on a road to ruin since its modern-day inception. »

 
 
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World

Arab uprising

In December 2010 a young Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire, triggering a wave of unprecedented protests across the Middle East and North Africa. Click here for Deutsche Welle's in-depth coverage and analysis.  »

 
 
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Arab Awakening

In the wake of the Arab uprising, a lack of job opportunities is a key obstacle to reforms.

Worldlink

This week we hear the story of the Arab Spring in the words of the people who made it happen.