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Newsline 15.10.2012 | 16:15 UTC News Syria EU foreign ministers slap sanctions on Syria EU foreign ministers have passed a series of bans against President Bashar Assad which they hope can help end Syria's civil war. Monday's talks have also produced tougher measures against Iran. Tensions increase between Turkey and Syria Dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions World Politics Scots officially set for vote on sovereignty Scotland has moved one step closer to a vote on independence as the nationalist leader of the devolved Scottish administration signed an agreement Monday with the UK paving the way for a referendum by August 2014. Awards Ibrahim Prize not awarded, but foundation releases African nation rankings The 2012 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership was not awarded on Monday, the overseeing committee said there were no suitable candidates. The Ibrahim Index, ranking African nations was released however. Cape Verde's former president wins prestigious Ibrahim Prize 'Democracy is not easy: People have to struggle' Royalty Cambodia's 'King Father' dies Cambodia's former king, Norodom Sihanouk, who played a key role in the country's political scene for decades, has died at the age of 89. Khmer Rouge's 'first lady' freed by war crimes court Cambodians turn to social media to voice dissent Light is shed on sexual violence under Khmer Rouge Afghanistan Afghan students protest against renaming of university Students in the Afghan capital Kabul have replaced a sign bearing the new name of their institute with the old one and are now waiting on the government's reaction. Senior Afghan peace negotiator shot dead Son of slain peace envoy becomes head of peace council NATO chief says Rabbani killers 'will not prevail' Afghanistan 'Kabul is less conservative than Pakistani cities' Kabul is always in the news. Yet, we do not seem to know much about it. DW's Thomas Baerthlein recently visited the Afghan capital and discovered a different city from what he had expected. Afghanistan - searching for hope 11 years on Afghan doctor wins alternative Nobel Prize 'Afghanistan's women have come a long way' Newsletters More DW PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch. More DW Kick off! Bundesliga action on Facebook The passion and the action of the Bundesliga – every game, every goal, every week. Get involved and discuss German soccer with real fans around the world. Once the last whistle has blown, we get you up to speed. More DW Kultur.21 – The culture magazin on Facebook Discover culture. Germany has become a hub of creativity for the 21st century. The world is watching what trends are emerging from Berlin and beyond. Find out more on our Facebook page.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012