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Newsline 18.03.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Eurozone crisis Cypriot banks to stay closed until Thursday, bailout vote postponed Cypriot banks are to remain closed until Thursday amid fears of mass withdrawals. The country's parliament has put off a vote on a bailout that would include a levy imposed on all bank accounts. Cyprus: Angry bank account holders protest World Eurozone crisis 'Is Cyprus the test tube for the whole of Europe?' Cypriots are reacting with fear and anger to the bank rescue plans that involve a haircut for depositors, says journalist Flora Alexandrou. But a mass bank run when banks re-open this week is not likely to happen. Yet. Cyprus parliament delays vote on controversial bailout package Stock markets highly uneasy over Cyprus tax deal Cypriots rush to banks in wake of bailout levy Politics German President Joachim Gauck visits Ethiopia German President Joachim Gauck has begun a four-day official tour to Ethiopia.He is expected to meet Ethiopian leaders,civil society representatives and address the African Union. Ethiopian beekeepers get Italian help Ethiopia's PM marks 100 days in office Muslims seek improved interfaith dialogue Middle East 'Tahrir Lounge' pushes grassroots democracy In a project funded by Germany, a team of young Egyptians in Cairo is trying to boost civil participation and create political awareness without subscribing to any particular ideology. Court ruling fuels Egyptian instability Egyptian riots turn deadly following court verdict Mideast caught up in strategic reorientation Arms Exports The new arms race in Asia Two recent studies have shown that, essentially, an arms race is in full swing in Asia - cause for serious concern, considering the number of simmering conflicts in the region. Asia's obsession with arms undermines social development: experts China defends military expansion Will US-China defense ties improve? Conflict Kachin women want Myanmar sanctions renewed Fighting in Myanmar's Kachin state continues despite recent peace talks. A Thailand-based rights group continues to document civilian deaths and calls on the international community to help resolve the conflict. Myanmar's 'worrying' transition Disappointment in Suu Kyi's party before congress Myanmar awaits freedom 65 years after independence 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