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Newsline 25.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Italy Polls close in Italy, predictions favorable for Bersani Polls have closed in the second day of voting in Italy's election, with the earliest projections pointing to an advantage for the center-left coalition led by Pier Luigi Bersani. Final results are still hours away. Italy's Bersani keen to soften tough reform plans World Education Japan slashes funds for pro-Pyongyang schools The new right-of-center Japanese government has announced that it will revise legislation that provides subsidies to schools in the country that teach North Korea's views on world history, economics and politics. Shinzo Abe to tell US 'Japan is back' North Korea revels in re-defections from the South 'North Korea is unpredictable, isolated and dangerous' Elections Italy's Bersani keen to soften tough reform plans Initial results point to Italy's center-left alliance as the largest group in the newly-elected parliament. Former Communist Pier Luigi Bersani could be the next premier. Italy's vote brings prospect of shaky coalition Inside the Italian elections: Winners and losers Euro crisis returns - in Italy, Spain and Cyprus Refugees Refugees and residents may find hope in Congolese peace deal Displaced Congolese may have reason to hope for a brighter future now that African leaders and UN officials have announced a new framework agreement to tackle instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. African leaders sign DR Congo peace deal UN may deploy drones in Congo Uganda's hidden role in Congo's conflict Elections Cyprus votes for a presidential 'chosen one' In its presidential election, Cyprus traded a communist for a conservative. Nikos Anastasiadis will try to stave off bankruptcy, please his people and cater to the EU. Opposition parties think he's a pawn. In presidential election, Cyprus votes for solvency Euro crisis returns - in Italy, Spain and Cyprus A new chapter in Turkey's EU bid? Religion Minorities fear for their lives in Pakistan Rights organizations say that religious minorities face increasing legal and cultural discrimination in Pakistan. Forced conversions and murders of Christians, Hindus and other minority groups are on the rise. Pakistani ambassador faces blasphemy allegations A dark Christmas for Pakistani Christians Being a non-believer in Pakistan 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