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Newsline 16.03.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Europe Belgium holds minute of silence for Swiss coach crash victims While Belgium grieves for the victims of the school bus crash, questions about what caused the tragedy remain unanswered. White balloons were released as a minute of silence was observed thoughout the nation. World Politics Indian budget meets with mixed reactions The general verdict about India's budget for the coming fiscal year is that it won't hurt anyone. No bold economic reforms have been announced but there has been a surge in defense spending. Indian poll results a 'very good lesson' for Congress Strike in India hits banking and transport sectors India's new 'position of power' overshadowed by scandal at EU-India summit Health Hand, foot and mouth disease surges in Vietnam An ongoing outbreak of a common childhood virus has claimed at least 11 lives and made ill over 12,000 small children in Vietnam this year. Climate change worsens problems in poor nations Incidents of dengue fever are rising dramatically in Asia Corruption in the Vietnamese healthcare system 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 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 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' Newsletters More DW KLICK! Award - Your view of Culture and Education "KLICK!", the international photo competition of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, is looking for outstanding images associated with education and culture. Submit your photos until April 11 and win a prize! 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