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Newsline 12.12.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Syria Group recognizes Syrian opposition as sole representative of Syria An international group has officially recognized the legitimacy of the Syrian opposition coalition as the sole representative of the Syrian people. The declaration came shortly after the US backing of the Syrian group. 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' Germany Germany approves bill to protect male circumcision German lawmakers have approved a bill to keep male infant circumcision legal after a regional court ruled earlier this year that the practice amounted to bodily harm. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority. Religious traditions under threat? World Elections Ghana's opposition refuses to concede defeat Although observers have praised the Ghanaian presidential election as being free and fair, the opposition intends to challenge the result in court. The NPP party chairman tells DW why. Incumbent wins Ghana's presidential election Ghanaians forced back to the polls for a second day Ghanaian voters hope for peaceful election Syria 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' Former EU diplomat Marc Pierini sees some progress on resolving the bloody impasse in Syria - as long as the Syrian National Coalition becomes a serious government in exile, and Russia drops its support for Assad. EU boosts status of Syria's National Coalition Security expert: 'Very careful' on intervention AI: 'West has vested interest in human rights' Middle East Jordan - the next Middle East flashpoint? For the West, the Jordanian monarchy is an anchor of stability in the Middle East - but one analyst argues that ignoring the discontent there to maintain the status quo could deepen tensions in the country. Foreign domestic workers suffer abuse in Mideast Qatar, Hamas and the new Middle East More and more Syrians flee to Jordan Environment Green governor taps into Japanese fears A local Japanese politician plans to take her environmental message to the national level via the Tomorrow Party of Japan. Attitudes about the environment are changing but enough to change the government's course? Doha climate talks see success with Kyoto extension Japanese PM sets date for promised early elections Off the grid by 2040? Critics doubt Japan's plan Newsletters More DW German-Jewish Cultural Heritage Join DW as we uncover traces of German-Jewish cultural heritage all around the world. DW's reporters travel from Chicago to Shanghai to find German-Jewish immigrants and retell their stories. More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions. More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012