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Newsline 12.02.2012 | 17:00 UTC World Greece Greece debates austerity bill as Germany demands action Greek lawmakers have begun debating a deeply unpopular austerity bill, with a decision expected later Sunday. Germany's finance minister has warned Greece must take firm action in order to remain in the eurozone. Opinion: EU won't let Greece go bankrupt Weather Girl saved from Kosovo avalanche as freeze grips Europe A 5-year-old girl has been rescued after an avalanche killed nine people in northern Kosovo on Saturday. More than 500 people have been killed since snow and freezing temperatures first gripped Europe two weeks ago. Winter hits Europe hard (12.02.2012) Economy Still a long way to go for Greece As Greece prepares to accept new austerity measures, questions have arisen about the ECB's methods. A controversial bond swap is intended to cut Greek debt, but could be a subsidy in disguise. Thousands take to the streets of Athens to protest the austerity cuts Opinion: EU won't let Greece go bankrupt Greece's cabinet approves austerity program Greeks seize on tourism to boost the economy Arab World Arab League debates intensified communication with Syrian opposition The Arab League is to call for swift action against the Syrian regime and greater communication with the country's besieged opposition, according to a draft resolution at their meeting which began in Cairo on Sunday. General assassinated in Syrian capital as violence rages Development Aid German minister begins landmark Myanmar tour Germany's development minister has said Myanmar can expect more aid from Berlin as the Southeast Asian country continues to reengage with the international community and usher in democratic reforms. Elections Frontrunner Romney wins Maine caucuses Frontrunner Mitt Romney notched up his fourth victory in the campaign to become the Republican candidate for president, taking 39 percent of the vote in the state of Maine. Ron Paul was a strong second. Santorum wins three states in Republican race Mitt Romney takes Nevada in Republican caucuses   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012