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Newsline 22.03.2013 | 17:00 UTC News Eurozone crisis Cypriot government calls on lawmakers to pass 'Plan B' bailout package The government of Cyprus has called on lawmakers to pass a tough bailout bill. The country needs to raise almost six billion euros to qualify for an international bailout and stave off looming insolvency. Merkel's warning to Cyprus Waiting for Cyprus' plan B European Union Germany skeptical as EU mulls arms for Syrian rebels Ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers to discuss the possibility of lifting an arms embargo on Syria, Guido Westerwelle has said that Germany's "no" is not final. However, Berlin remains sceptical about the idea. Syria's unprecedented unrest World Syria US not ready yet to cross Syrian 'red line' The calls for a military intervention in Syria are getting louder, but Washington is still reluctant - even though both the Assad regime and the rebels are accusing each other of using chemical weapons. Syria's unprecedented unrest Syrian opposition split over new prime minister War in Syria exposes difficulties of intervention Mali German military on Mali mission French and Malian troops are fighting to rid northern Mali of Islamist rebels. Germany's Bundeswehr is providing logistical support. Three Transall transport planes and 90 soldiers are stationed in Senegal. Mali one year after the coup German defense minister visits Mali ahead of training program German military has long experience in Mali Eurozone crisis Germany painted as villain in euro crisis Germany pays the largest amount in eurozone bailouts, but is often criticized in crisis countries due to its alleged tough attitude. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the primary target for criticism. Waiting for Cyprus' Plan B 'EU solidarity deficit larger than any public debt' Chaos rolls over the eurozone - again Middle East Obama's Middle East charm offensive US President Barack Obama appears to have won over the Israeli public during his three-day "unbreakable alliance" visit. The trip signals a thaw in strained relations between the two countries. Obama faces awkward reception in Jerusalem Mideast caught up in strategic reorientation   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013