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Newsline 18.01.2013 | 17:30 UTC News Conflict Confusion clouds hostage drama in Algeria Western nations have warned of "bad news" from Algeria as confusion continued over an attempt to free foreign gas plant workers seized by Islamist militants. The numbers involved, killed and safe remain unknown. Jon Marks: 'Mali conflict has a long way to go.' World Terrorism Should drone strikes be considered lawful? The US has been using armed drones in the 'War on Terror' since the year 2001. Though they are used in targeted killing, civilian casualties cannot be prevented. This raises legal and ethical questions. The legal gray zone of drone attacks Pakistani Taliban commander reported killed Pakistan in 2012: Between hope and despair Armed Conflict West African forces begin Mali mission Africa's ECOWAS soldiers are supporting France in the fight against Islamists in Mali. But doubts have been expressed about their overall fire power and the level of training among the troops. Opinion: Mali concerns everyone! German planes set off to aid Mali troop shipments Jon Marks: 'Mali conflict has a long way to go.' Conflict The man behind the Algerian hostage drama The Mali conflict continues. With a spectacular kidnapping, Islamists wanted to stop French military intervention in West Africa. But, the cell intended to achieve even more with their attack. Mali's musicians fight back against censorship EU to deploy military trainers to Mali Jon Marks: 'Mali conflict has a long way to go.' Religion Pakistani ambassador faces blasphemy allegations Pakistan's apex court has admitted a petition filed against Islamabad's ambassador to the US which accuses her of committing blasphemy. Rights groups have criticized the move and voiced doubt over the court's motives. A dark Christmas for Pakistani Christians Being a non-believer in Pakistan No end in sight to Pakistan's blasphemy laws European Ties Generation Europe: Young Brits who back EU Just when it seemed as if the momentum was firmly on the side of the euroskeptics in Britain, a new survey has revealed a generational divide in attitudes towards the EU. Pro-European Brits: A rare breed Is Britain on course to leave the EU? Newsletters More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013