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Newsline 21.01.2013 | 17:45 UTC News United States President Obama publicly sworn in at inauguration in Washington US President Barack Obama has repeated the oath of office at the US Capitol building in front of hundreds of thousands, publicly launching his second four-year term. World Diplomacy 100 days at the helm of the AU African Union chairwoman, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, completes 100 days in office this week. Anaylsts generally give her good marks, but say she can't delegate. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is Africa's new first lady Strong woman heads African Union commission Doubts over Mali military mission International Relations Abe advocates 'security diamond' against China Since assuming office at the end of 2012, Japan's new prime minister has started conducting a diplomatic offensive to counteract China's influence in the Asia-Pacific Region. Dispute over East China Sea threatens peace Japan-China trade recovers despite island spat LDP's election victory in Japan comes with caveats Military Austria bucks trend with conscription vote Austrians have voted to keep military conscription, bucking the trend towards professional armies in the rest of Western Europe. More time needed for German military reform Hitler's odd appeal to German youth Will Austrian conscription get marching orders? Conflict Dispute over East China Sea threatens peace Reinhard Drifte of Newcastle University talks to DW about the territorial dispute between Japan and China over the East China Sea, which he says is putting more and more strain on bilateral relations. Japan-China trade recovers despite island spat Sea dispute lingers at ASEAN summit Maritime disputes 'run deeper than economics' Israel High-flyer challenges Israel's Netanyahu Israel has a choice - between the incumbent and the high flyer, between a rightward turn and an ultra-rightward turn. Polls suggest Netanyahu will win, but challenger Naftali Bennett will still shape Israeli politics. How the Gaza Strip blockade came about Syria's neighbors fear escalation Israel lures settlers with financial incentives 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