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Newsline 25.12.2012 | 18:15 UTC News Religion Pope Benedict delivers Christmas message and blessing Pope Benedict XVI has delivered his traditional Urbi et Orbi Christmas message and blessing in Vatican City. In his speech he appealed for peace in Syria and other war-torn nations. The Pope's Christmas message World Women Brutal rape triggers spurt in pepper spray sales In the wake of the recent horrifying gang rape of a 23-year-old student in the Indian capital, an increasing number of young urban women have started taking security into their own hands. Rape case triggers outrage in India Controversial rape victim remarks unleash storm of protest Indian women use mobile phones for self defense Conflict India and Pakistan - brotherly enemies For the first time since the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, the Pakistani cricket team starts its first series in India. But the step towards reconciliation is just one among the goose stepping of animosity. Pakistan minister celebrates visa deal with India Mumbai execution may have long-term effects Promoting peace through Sufi music Religion A dark Christmas for Pakistani Christians Christians celebrate Christmas amid growing fear of persecution and rampant economic and social discrimination in Muslim-majority Pakistan. The year 2012 was one of the worst years for them in the country. Being a non-believer in Pakistan Christian leaders demand probe into poisonings Pakistani TV show converts non-Muslims Conflict Mali: Poorer by the day After the March coup, Mali has been in steady decline: unemployment and poverty are on the rise, the north continues to be shaken by Islamist rebel activities, and tourists - a main source of revenue - are staying away. Mali - a country divided International troops may be needed to solve Mali crisis Mission impossible in Mali New strategies needed for weak states UN condemns ousting of Mali's Diarra Malian women demand voice in negotiations 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 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