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Newsline 15.05.2013 | 16:15 UTC News Mali International donors pledge aid in effort to rebuild Mali International donors meeting in Brussels have vowed to help convert the West African state of Mali into a viable nation rather than a terrorist haven. The EU kicked off donations pledging more than half a billion euros. Mali: Reconstruction without peace? World Protests More rights for textile workers As protests by seamstresses for more rights and better wages grow louder in Bangladesh following the collapse of a textile factory, owners have reacted by closing down shops. Bangladesh seeks answers after deadly collapse Adidas rolls out SMS campaign to improve working conditions Bangladesh factory collapse death toll tops 800 Several killed in fire at Bangladesh garment factory International Relations Is China seeking regime-change in North Korea? The sudden reduction in aggressive rhetoric and actions by North Korea has led to suggestions that Pyongyang has realized it has pushed its only ally in the region to the brink of severing its friendship. Human rights commissioner Löning: 'We can't paint our own world' Kaesong's future lies in the balance for North and South The Korean conundrum Democracy EU observers praise Pakistani elections Despite a campaign marred by violence and irregularities, EU observers have praised Pakistan's landmark elections on May 11 as a positive step for democracy. Still, they urge the new government to press on with reforms. Is the Pakistan People's Party finished? A 'new Sharif' returns to power Press: High expectations for new Pakistani government European Union EU gets down to business to tackle tax evasion EU finance ministers want to strengthen data exchange on foreign capital investments - preferably on a global scale. But this idea has already been met with resistance in Europe. Still, they have moved a step forward. A way out for German tax dodgers The 'who's who' of European tax havens Major EU countries to tackle tax havens Politics The lost year of Francois Hollande Just one year into his first term in office, French President Francois Hollande has lost the trust of his people. What did he do wrong to dissappoint his voters like no other French leader before him? France - Europe's next problem child? "Monsieur weak" and "Madame strong" French lose faith in Hollande's France Europe vs the IMF: Austerity vs growth?   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013