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Syrian deserters lead charge to overthrow Assad

A group of deserters, known as the Free Syrian Army, has mixed results in unifying opposition to the Syrian regime. Calls are increasing to provide the troops with weapons, but not everyone thinks that is a good idea.

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Business

China's trade activity slows down markedly in January

China has reported a drop in exports and imports for January. Analysts say the slowdown is also the result of the eurozone debt crisis, but warn that figures may be distorted for seasonal reasons.

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Culture

Film Festival kicks off with Marie Antoinette drama

Berlin's 62nd Film Festival opened with a period drama set at the dawn of the French Revolution. It's just one of some 400 films which will be screened during the 10-day movie extravaganza.

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Germany

European divisions over ACTA deepen

The international copyright treaty is meant to improve the protection of intellectual property. But critics fear the deal could severely restricts Internet freedoms.

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Germany

Frankfurt airport attacker jailed for life

A radical Islamist has been jailed for life for killing and wounding US soldiers at Franfkurt airport one year ago. But the attacker's motives remain unclear.

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Germany

Journalists acquitted in Nazi court case

Two Dutch journalists have been acquitted of violating the privacy of a former SS officer. The public interest outweighed the man's right to privacy, according to the German court.

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Germany

German foreign policy works to support gay rights

Homosexuals are marginalized in many countries: some 80 nations make homosexuality punishable by law. Germany has put renewed emphasis on gay rights, and is working with the EU to protect homosexuals everywhere.

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Germany

Soccer award highlights sport as 'engine for integration'

Germany's soccer integration award puts the spotlight on small projects and initiatives that help kids to learn the German language and acquire self-esteem, team spirit and social skills.

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Culture

Wacky 'Kölsch' songs set the stage for Carnival

Whether it's Rio, Venice, New Orleans or Cologne, when it comes to Carnival - or Mardi Gras - it all comes down to a few essentials: dressing up in funny costumes, partying and making music.

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World

Still a long way to go for Greece

As Greece prepares to accept new austerity measures, questions have arisen about the ECB's methods. A controversial bond swap is intended to cut Greek debt, but could be a subsidy in disguise.

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World

Europeans rally against anti-online piracy pact

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in cities across Europe to voice anger at a controversial international copyright treaty (ACTA), which they fear will lead to a curtailing of Internet freedoms.

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World

European youth hit hardest by joblessness

Europe¿s young people have been hit hard by the economic crisis. They have the highest unemployment rates compared to the overall population. The fear is that things are not going to change for at least another year.

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World

Serbia still coming to terms with Milosevic

Many hoped that the trial of former Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic would help Serbians confront the past. But 10 years on, there's little evidence that much has changed.

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World

Freezing Europe feels Russian gas shortage

From France to Ukraine, Europe continues to freeze under a continental cold spell. Add a Russian gas shortage to the mix and you've got a problem - though one that's being felt differently around the EU.

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World

Ex-Soviet nations warm to homeless

Hundreds have died as the cold spell in eastern Europe continues. The hardest hit nation is Ukraine, and it's where the homeless, living on the streets, are receiving unexpected help.

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