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Newsline 16.12.2012 | 23:45 UTC News Politics Japan's Abe poised to become prime minister Japan Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has conceded defeat after the opposition party won by a landslide. The leader of the conservative Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe, is now set to become the country's next premier. Big defeat for Japan's Democratic Party # japan14g # 16.12.2012 17 Uhr # Journal (englisch) Japan's old guard gets set for return World United States US politicians weigh in on gun control debate Following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School this week, politicians agree time has come for a discussion of US gun laws. But one group has been noticeably absent in the current debate. Newtown mourns victims of school shooting Press review: 'American god of arms insatiable' Newtown shooting renews focus on gun control Romney, Obama fear gun control could backfire International Relations Russia keeps backing Syria's Assad As the tide of fighting seems to shift against Syrian President Assad, the government can still rely on Russia, as well as China and Iran, for support. But it's more than arms deals driving Moscow's support for Damascus. 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' NATO foreign ministers agree to Patriot system 'Russia is a convenient excuse to do nothing' Greece No chemotherapy for Greeks without cash In Greece, illness can spell disaster. The country's many unemployed are unable to afford the bribes needed to access medical care. A clinic run by volunteers is trying to help. Greeks look for scapegoats Report: Greece most corrupt country in Europe Greek aid is patchwork, ex-foreign minister says Middle East Tunisia descends into turmoil Two years after the 'Arab Spring' revolution in Tunisia, the country is in turmoil. The economy is paralyzed, and the political, religious and social gulf between Islamists and the secular opposition is growing wider. Muslim world protests Frustrated protesters take to Tunisian streets North African Jews face precarious future Israel Lieberman's strategic surrender Israel's foreign minister is known for his blunt words, but Avigdor Lieberman has become more reticent since he announced his resignation. Despite the charges against him, Lieberman plans to run in the January election. Israel - tough times, tough neighborhood 'Israel didn't take German warnings seriously' Israel angers Palestinians with settlement plans 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