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Newsline 02.03.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Elections Kenya's presidential candidates hold final pre-election rallies Kenya's leading presidential candidates have held their final campaign rally ahead of Monday's tightly fought election. It will be the first presidential vote since election violence in 2007 left over 1,000 people dead. Crowdsourcing project to monitor Kenya election World Syria More aid, but no arms for Syrian opposition Despite the West's pledge to do more to support Assad's opponents, they are disappointed. Without arms, they are helpless against the forces of the regime in Damascus, the opposition says. Direct quote: Kerry pledges US aid at Rome "Friends of Syria" meeting Funding the 'scared': European Endowment for Democracy Syria's unprecedented unrest Religious divides deepen in Syria Kenya Crowdsourcing project to monitor Kenya election The crowdsouring project Ushahidi want to help ensure Kenya's vote on Monday goes smoothly. DW spoke with the head of the online platform about how citizens can be part of protecting their vote. Kenya's neighbors apprehensive as polls near Hopes and fears ahead of Kenyan elections Kenyan presidential candidate snubs TV debate Opinion Opinion: A sad picture As the US Congress failed to agree on an austerity deal, the country faces automatic broad spending cuts. The confession of failure comes at a time when "compromise" is a dirty word, says DW's Christina Bergmann. US faces painful spending cuts US Senate fails to pass law to avert 'sequester' spending cuts Bickering over US nominations reveals tensions 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