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Newsline 02.02.2013 | 18:45 UTC News Security Biden offers Iran direct talks, calls for trans-Atlantic free trade Vice President Joe Biden has offered Iran direct talks aimed at ending the diplomatic standoff over its nuclear program. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he also praised trans-Atlantic ties. Assad may choose chemical weapons if trapped World Conflict Syria dilemma ties global community's hands No end is in sight to a Syrian civil war that so far has taken the lives of 60,000 people. Nor is the prospect for an international agreement toward intervention likely. So what can Germany actually do? Syrian refugees in Lebanon Assad may choose chemical weapons if trapped Don't pivot too quickly, Middle East tells US Algeria's fear of its southern neighbors Protests Egyptian police defend presidential palace Cairo's presidential palace was the scene of heavy clashes on Friday. Egyptian police forces shot live ammunition at protesters, and at least one protester was killed. Egyptians on the street say that it won't end there. 'You can't turn Egypt into a democracy overnight' Morsi answers awkward questions in Berlin Mass protest against Mohammed Morsi EU Expansion Slovenia threatens Croatia's entry to EU Croatia fears that Slovenia will get in the way of its long-planned entry into the European Union on July 1. Continuing tensions, particularly over Slovenia's largest bank, are threatening to cause a delay. Uncertainty for southeast Europe's middle class EU happily closes the books on tumultuous 2012 Is Slovenia next on the bailout list? Mali Mali refugee flood threatens to destabilize region Blocked roads, empty markets, no electricity, no telephones. The warzone in Mali is completely cut off from the outside world. Any chance of help can only come from the South, or from neighboring countries. Rights abuses alleged in Mali EU foreign ministers look south with concern Mali eyes post-conflict elections 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