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Syria veto brings international scorn for Russia, China

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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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DW introduces new website and TV program

Deutsche Welle packs the reliable information it's known for into a freshly designed website and revamped television program. »

 
 
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Russia

Russians brave frigid temperatures in pro- and anti-Putin rallies

Russians have gathered in Moscow at rival demonstrations supporting and opposing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, despite sub-zero temperatures. The anti-Putin rally is seen as a big test for the opposition movement. »

 
 
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United States

Army Pfc. Bradley Manning

'Aiding the enemy'

WikiLeaks whistle-blower Bradley Manning faces a court martial for harming US national security.»

 
 

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.»

 
 

US Election

Romney has attacked Obama's foreign policy

Radical rhetoric

Romney is clobbering Obama’s foreign policy, but wouldn’t do all that much differently.»

 
 
 
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Bundesliga

Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach drop points in title chase

Three top clubs drew in Saturday’s frigid slate of Bundesliga matches, helping Friday night winners Dortmund earn some daylight in their drive for a second consecutive title. »

 
 
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits through the Pacific Ocean. Lincoln, underway on deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, is changing homeports from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va. following deployment for a periodic refueling complex overhaul, the navy said. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch)

Middle East

Iran begins war games in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has begun military exercises, planned weeks in advance, in the narrow Strait of Hormuz. The exercises come after the West sent more warships to the region amid on-going tensions over Iran's nuclear program. »

 
 
Angela Merkel in China

International Relations

Merkel wraps up China trip, expresses concern about human rights

The German chancellor wrapped up her trip to China on Saturday, expressing optimism about her country's relations with Beijing while regretting the state of human rights in East Asia's economic and political powerhouse.  »

 
 
Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos

Finance

Greece stuck at 'the razor's edge' over bailout

After marathon meetings with creditors, Athens is at the 'razor's edge' over bailout negotiations. The Greek finance minister has said the country only has 24 hours to come up with a deal lest the country go bankrupt. »

 
 
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NATO

US and NATO flags

New strategy

NATO is out to reshape the military alliance in response to budget restrictions and new threats.»

 
 

Afghanistan

Afghan children

Civilian casualties

The UN says more than 3,000 civilians died in Afghanistan in 2011, the greatest number yet.»

 
 

Arab World

Egyptian protesters face security soldiers and shout slogans

Soccer riot deaths

Eight people die in protests following the deadly soccer riot in the city of Port Said, Egypt.»

 
 
 
A malaria patient in eastern Congo

Health

Malaria deaths higher than expected, study finds

The latest findings show that the number of malaria-related deaths is nearly twice as high as previously thought. But other experts have doubts about the methods used to produce these estimates. »

 
 
 

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.  »

 

A world in motion

What drives millions of people to leave home every year? Some 3 percent of the world's population is made up of migrants who live abroad for economic and other reasons. Many of them look to Europe for a better future.  »

 
 

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Ein BIG-Bobby-car wird am Dienstag (31.01.2012) in Nürnberg (Mittelfranken) während der Neuheitenschau zur 63. Internationalen Spielwarenmesse anlässlich des 40. Jubiläums in verschiedenen Designs angestrahlt. Bis zum 6. Februar werden fast 2.800 Aussteller ihre Puppen, Spiele und Laufräder präsentieren. Insgesamt werden mehr als eine Million Produkte zu sehen sein. Foto: David Ebener dpa/lby

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