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Newsline 22.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Court Cases Oscar Pistorius granted bail ahead of murder trial South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail ahead of a trial in which he is accused of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pretoria magistrate Desmond Nair announced the decision. World Elections Kenyan presidential candidate snubs TV debate One of Kenya's main presidential contenders, Uhuru Kenyatta, has opted out of the second presidential debate scheduled for 25 February. He says his candidature was portrayed in a "bad light" during the first round. Kenyan judge claims intimidation in Kenyatta case Martin Oloo: Kenyan debate lacked passion Kenya's difficult road to justice Women The plight of Afghanistan's opium brides While opium trade might be lucrative for some of those involved, many find themselves at the losing end. Daughters of farmers who find themselves desperate and indebted are used as little more than currency. Afghan poppy fields spread, but output shrinks Roses against the drug trade Afghan farmers weigh up saffron against opium International Relations Japan angers Korea by marking Takeshima Day Despite firm warnings from South Korea over the past week, the Japanese government has gone ahead with its plan to send a senior official to events in Shimane Prefecture to mark Takeshima Day. Japan-South Korea island spat continues Navigating East Asian waters poses political challenges Japan to take S. Korea islands row to international court India India is on high alert after Hyderabad blasts Major cities across India have been put on high alert after twin blasts killed at least 16 people in the southern city of Hyderabad. Suspect arrested over Delhi bomb attack India links July 13 blasts to home-grown group Indian cities on high alert after blasts kill 18 in Mumbai Syria Russia begins new bid to end Syria conflict The Syrian regime and the opposition are to meet in Moscow next week for talks to end the country's civil war. But dialogue between the two sides is a distant prospect and Russia's clout in Syria isn't unlimited either. Dozens killed, many injured in Damascus car-bomb blast Mideast caught up in strategic reorientation Russia and Arab League voice optimism over Syria talks 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