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Around the Globe 16.03.2012 | 17:00 UTC Development Policy 'European leaders would welcome me being World Bank president' Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs tells DW why he feels best-suited to run the World Bank. He also explains why European leaders can't publicly support him and why it's hard for him to get White House backing. World Bank chief Zoellick to step down Middle East 'Leaving the killing to go on is unacceptable' Despite all the risks, the international community should intervene militarily in Syria to stop the carnage even without Russian support or a Security Council resolution, a former US ambassador to NATO tells DW. Turkey prepares for flood of Syrian refugees Opinion: The Syrian conflict can be solved, but not with the sword 'These are clearly crimes against humanity' Middle East Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad: The good wife Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad has been compared to Princess Diana for her youth, beauty and compassion. Now private e-mails leaked to the Guardian newspaper portray a woman who resembles Marie Antoinette. The good wife? Opinion: The Syrian conflict can be solved, but not with the sword DW survey: Russians support Putin's Middle East strategy Syrian forces commit 'systematic torture': report Turkey Counting the cost of the Syrian conflict On the one-year anniversary of the conflict in Syria, neighboring Turkey is counting the cost of the last 12 months. Disruption in bilateral trade and a surge of Syrian refugees is hitting Ankara's pocketbook. Syrian crisis could spill over into Lebanon Assad's Alawite allies United States Afghan shooting marks latest scandal for troubled US base What triggered a US soldier to massacre 16 unarmed Afghan villagers? US media look for answers at the soldier's home military base, Lewis-McChord, in Washington. The facility has been plagued by scandals and tragedy. US at pains to limit damage in Afghanistan Afghans protest against attack on civilians Space NASA needs a little more help from Russia Facing delays with its planned commercial spacecraft, NASA now says it may need to rely longer on Russian launching capacity. But given Russia's recent setbacks, should the US be concerned? Russian space program woes continue EU-backed project aims to protect Earth from asteroids Russian Mars probe crashes into Pacific Sports Basketball brings hope to Kurdish kids in Turkey In Turkey's southeast, years of poverty and conflict has meant few opportunities for Kurds. But a basketball training program is turning out top players who are winning national tournaments and challenging stereotypes. Turkish pre-trial detention a form of punishment? Turkish prime minister apologizes for deadly airstrike Internet filter in Turkey sparks fears of censorship Health Dutch create neighborhood for dementia patients A neighborhood in the Dutch town of Weesp has been created to house people suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. It's described as a pioneering approach to mental healthcare. Searching for treatment for Alzheimer's Alzheimer's risk can be detected 10 years sooner Europe faces the challenge of a shrinking, aging population More DW Screensaver discontinued – Time for something new? DW's screensaver is no longer available. But don't worry – we have plenty of other services to offer. Everything from widgets and RSS-feeds to a full range of apps is just a click away. Discover it all for yourself:   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012