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UN struggles on Syria draft amid reports of devastating mortar attack

Members of the UN Security Council have been drawing up another resolution on Syria, with voting expected to place on Saturday. More than 200 civilians were reported killed in a mortar attack in the city of Homs.  »

 
 
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World War II

The German delegation, front row left, and the Italian delegation, front row right, rise as the judges enter the court room in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday Feb. 3, 2012, where the International Court of Justice delivered its judgment in a dispute between Germany and Italy over World War II reparations. (Foto:Peter Dejong/AP/dapd)

State immunity

The world court rules that Germany cannot be sued in Italian courts for Nazi war crimes.»

 
 

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New strategy

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

 
 

Arab World

Egyptian protesters face security soldiers and shout slogans

Soccer riot deaths

Five more people die in protests following the deadly soccer riot in Port Said, Egpyt.»

 
 
 
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Sports | 03.02.2012

Dortmund top the Bundesliga with away win at Nuremberg

Borussia Dortmund have climbed to the top of the Bundesliga table, three points ahead of Bayern Munich after an away victory at Nuremberg. However, the lead might not last for long.  »

 
 
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International Relations

Munich Security Conference looks at Germany taking on a leadership role

Leaders from Germany and around the world are meeting for the Munich Security Conference, with a focus on the euro crisis and whether on not Berlin should take the lead on the continent.  »

 
 
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International Relations

China denies Merkel visit with activist but pledges euro support

China has pledged to support Europe through its debt crisis as German Chancellor Angela Merkel wrapped up her visit to the country. Merkel was, however, denied access to a prominent human rights activist. »

 
 

Environment & Development

Efforts to clean up supply chains gather pace

Large companies influence the working conditions and environments of many people around the world. Efforts to impose transparency on the supply chains that stretch back to international hot spots are picking up. »

 
 
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Health

Searching for a medical treatment for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. The symptoms first show up when the disease has already reached an unstoppable stage. Although no effective medication has been found, science has reason to be hopeful.  »

 
 

Banking

Spanish Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos

Banking reforms

Spain's government approves major banking reforms designed to boost its ailing economy.»

 
 

Greece

The main website of the Greek Ministry of Justice is seen hacked by Anonymous

Cyber-attack

The group Anonymous hacks the Greek Justice Ministry, calling austerity anti-democratic.»

 
 

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Winter gas cuts

The European Commission confirms cuts in Russian gas supplies amid a harsh cold spell.»

 
 
 
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Human Rights

Khmer Rouge jailer gets life in prison

Decades after the Khmer Rouge was run out of power, an international tribunal has sentenced the former head of an infamous prison to life, calling his crimes against the Cambodian people "shocking and heinous."  »

 
 
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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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