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Newsline 20.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Middle East Russia and Arab League voice optimism over Syria talks Russia and the Arab League have expressed optimism that talks might take place between rebels and Syria's government. Meanwhile, Damascus has seen several mortar shellings, including a fatal attack on a soccer stadium. Obama blocks help for Syrian rebels World Drugs Illegal drug use on the rise in Africa Africa now occupies second position worldwide in the trafficking and consumption of illegal drugs. An international conference on drug abuse in Kampala is hoping it can help reverse this trend. Europe is a major illicit drug producer Serial coups in Guinea-Bissau Khat in Germany: risky narcotic or link to home? Egypt Egyptian police brutality continues under Morsi The Egyptian police has continued to torture and beat people under President Mohammed Morsi. Human rights activists now doubt that he has any interest in reforming the police. Arab Spring for German political foundations? Poverty, disillusionment drive Egypt's protests Taking stock of Egypt's revolution Egyptian police defend presidential palace Society Elderly transgender people find a home in Jakarta Traditionally, the elderly in Indonesia are cared for by their families. But that's not the case for transgender people, who often have nowhere to go. A new home created specially for them is about to change that. A home for Indonesia's elderly transgender people Activists press for decriminalization of sex work Taiwan's gays hope for a 'Marriage Revolution' Vietnam's capital holds first gay pride parade Strikes Striking workers put pressure on Malawi's President Banda Civil servants in Malawi are on strike over demands for a 65 percent wage increase. They say last year's currency devaluation implemented by the government of Joyce Banda has caused massive price hikes. Malawian President Banda reshuffles cabinet Malawi to seek arbitration in border dispute Malawi to keep anti-gay legislation Newsletters More DW Suggestions welcome! Nominate your favorites for the 2013 Bobs Awards Do you know bloggers, journalists or net activists who fight for human rights and for freedom of speech? Nominate your favorite for the Bobs Awards. To find out how and for more information on the Bobs, go here. 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