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Newsline 21.03.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Crime French police in standoff with shooting suspect French authorities besieging a man suspected of killing seven people in the Toulouse area since last week have denied claims by two French television channels that the 23-year-old suspect had been arrested. World International Relations US recognizes Pakistan's sacrifices: US ambassador US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter talks about US relations with Pakistan and US efforts towards regional progress. He praises positive bilateral cooperation and emphasized the need for its continuation. Pakistan's endless tug of war between institutions US told to vacate air base in Pakistan after deadly strike Opinion: Pakistan raises the stakes on Afghanistan Crime Abducted Eritreans held in Sinai as relatives scramble to find ransom Hostages from Eritrea and other countries are being held for ransom in the Sinai desert. The European parliament has called on Egypt to stamp out the practice and investigate 'murders, tortures and rapes.' Ethiopian rebels announce release of German hostages Sudan accuses South Sudan of aiding rebel attacks European human rights chief calls for more engagement in rescuing refugees Drugs Afghan war on drugs drudges on Opium remains the number one crop for Afghan farmers. Corrupt officials and the Taliban are also profiting from the drug business. The war against drugs seems hopeless. Security problems hamper social development in Afghanistan Growing Afghan intravenous heroin use spurs HIV epidemic Heroin addiction threatens Russia's economic and demographic health Disasters Firefighters battle Mount Kenya blaze Hundreds of acres of forest have been lost at the UNESCO World Heritage site amid fears for the safety of big game. Controversial scientist plans to clone a mammoth The magical waterbuck chain Land clearance drives Sumatran elephants closer to extinction India Emerging India has more cell phones than toilets Recent census data in India revealed that more homes have telephones than toilets. The figures shed light on the contradictions in a country that is experiencing an economic boom while struggling with poverty. Climate change worsens problems in poor nations New waste management plans endanger Indian ragpickers "Sanitation marketing": selling toilets to Cambodian villagers 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