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Newsline 31.05.2013 | 16:15 UTC News Demographics Census shows 1.5 million fewer live in Germany than previously thought Germany has a total population of 80.2 million people - about 1.5 million fewer residents than had been estimated. This was the main finding of Germany's first census since reunification more than two decades ago. German census shows smaller population Census gets too personal for some Germans World Myanmar Myanmar-China pipelines pump up tension Two pipelines that are being built to establish Myanmar as a regional trade hub have stirred tension among the local populations, who see their livelihoods threatened. They are calling for a stop to the project. Kachin women want Myanmar sanctions renewed Myanmar halts construction of Chinese-backed dam Controversy over Myanmar-China pipeline Iran US reaches out to Iranians with 'smart' sanctions The US has lifted sanctions on selling communications equipment and Internet access to Iranians, in a bid to help the people circumvent a regime crackdown. But some critics are skeptical of so-called "smart sanctions." The fight for and over social media in Iran Dark shadows over Iran The stranglehold on Iran's economy Human Rights Nigeria's gay community decry new tough law Nigeria's same-sex couples say they feel more threatened than ever after lawmakers passed a bill outlawing such marriages. If approved, any offender and supporter of such activities could face up to 14 years in prison. Amnesty International slams slum evictions Doubts about Nigeria's state of emergency Fresh rights group challenge to Nigeria over Islamist clashes Labor Market Firms' conservative hiring holds back Japan Many young Japanese students go abroad to study with high hopes. They return home with foreign degrees and even higher hopes, only to be shot down by conservative company ideals. Language Italian court rules in favor of linguistic protectionism In a bid to attract foreign students, universities across Europe are switching to lessons in English. But the move has sparked resistance. In Italy, a court denied a flagship institution the right to teach in English. EU courts foreign students with new visa rules Students face uphill battle to become masters Chinese students search for opportunity in Germany German university to stream subtitled lectures Newsletters More DW Register now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media". See the complete conference program online.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013