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Newsline 02.04.2013 | 16:15 UTC News Armed Conflict EU military trainers begin task of 'rebuilding' Mali's army Soldiers from a number of European Union countries have begun a mission to train Mali's national army. The West African country has been forced to seek outside help in its battle against Islamist insurgents. German forces ready for Mali mission 'Failed states' represent a global challenge World Music Indonesia's punk scene rocks on Indonesia's punk scene is alive and kicking despite conservative forces in the mainly Muslim country which would do anything to repress tatooed activists. Die Toten Hosen sweep the ECHO Awards Pussy Riot's songs mark new form of Russian protest music Islamist threat forces Lady Gaga to cancel Jakarta concert Eurozone crisis Accusations fly in Cypriot blame game Corruption, last-minute withdrawals and illegal write-downs? Cyprus' President Nikos Anastasiades has promised to investigate those "responsible" for the crisis. But will he, too, be engulfed by the accusations? Cypriots want their old pound more than Bitcoin Turkey could help kick-start Cyprus Coach Rehhagel tapped to charm Greece North Korea North Korea steps ups its saber rattling For decades, North Korea has been using its nuclear program to threaten and blackmail the world. Now it has announced plans to restart a nuclear reactor. The UN has warned the crisis could spiral out of control. Pyongyang continues to ratchet up tensions North Korea feels it is 'being provoked' North Korea "at state of war" with South Bundeswehr EU training mission for Mali begins 330 German soldiers are taking part in the EU mission to train the Malian army. The Bundeswehr's role is coordinated in the town of Geltow in eastern Germany, the center for all German military operations abroad. German military on Mali mission DW interviews Mali coup leader Mali one year after the coup Trans-Atlantic Relations Transatlantic Review Get the latest reports and analyses connecting Washington and Europe by subscribing to our newsletter. Newsletter registration   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013