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Newsline 17.10.2012 | 16:15 UTC News Syria Syria envoy visits Lebanon, calls for truce Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has touched down in Lebanon. His visit is part of a regional tour to discuss the Syrian crisis with countries that neighbor the troubled state. World Elections Election campaign kicks off in Sierra Leone Sierra Leoneans will be heading to the polls in November to choose who will represent them in the national parliament for the next five years, and to endorse or reject the current president, Ernest Bai Koroma. Pirate fishermen sell illegal haul to Europeans Liberia's Charles Taylor appeals war crimes conviction Sierra Leone holds both lessons and warnings for Ivory Coast International Relations 'Best days' ahead for Indo-Australian relations On her maiden visit to India, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has paved the way for a civilian nuclear deal, as well as strengthened economic and strategic cooperation with the South Asian nation on the rise. Indian military makes strategic stride with the Agni-V Australia will sell uranium to India but not to Pakistan Australia moves to lift uranium ban to India Spain Madrid places bets on casino resort A casino complex outside of Madrid continues to raise a furor. Supporters say it attract rich tourists and create jobs. But critics say 'Eurovegas' won't solve the underlying problems of Spain's economic crisis. Eurovegas planned for Spain's Alcorcon Spain traveling down the road to success Spain drains schools and parents of money Madrid's 'slum of shame' faces uncertain future Online poker lures German players despite ban Afghanistan Afghan farmers weigh up saffron against opium The Afghan government sees saffron as a good alternative to opium. Some farmers have successfully made the transition, whereas others are sticking to poppy. Afghan farmers desperate after bad opium harvest Afghan war on drugs trudges on Growing Afghan intravenous heroin use spurs HIV epidemic Europe Hague tribunal helps 'get to truth' of Balkan wars For the past 20 years, a special tribunal has tried to prosecute war crimes linked to the Balkan conflict. Not all the accused have been sentenced. But many say the court has broken new ground in investigating wars. Bosnia remembers Srebrenica victims Serbia still coming to terms with Milosevic ICC – 10 years of seeking justice for war crimes 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