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Newsline 14.02.2012 | 17:00 UTC Germany Arab World Merkel advocates sanctions against Syria The German chancellor has pledged European Union sanctions against the Syrian regime. In a meeting with the head of the Arab League in Berlin, Angela Merkel praised the Arab group for its "firm stance" on Syria. Homs and Daraa resemble war zones Assad's Alawite allies World Piracy The iPad in China: On its way out? An electronic company has said it would request customs in China to impose a ban on imports and exports of iPads after it won a court ruling against Apple that it owns the iPad name in China. Apple shares soar to all-time high German court rejects Apple's sales ban bid App exposes dark side of smartphone production Balkans North Kosovan Serbs stage controversial referendum Only a few days before the fourth anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence, four Serb-dominated areas are voting on the legitimacy of the Pristina government. It's a referendum many see as unhelpful. Recognition of Kosovo on the ballot for Serbs Girl saved from Kosovo avalanche as freeze grips Europe Russia Russia's cyber war heats up ahead of presidential elections Weeks before Russia's presidential elections, a cyber war is raging between rival political factions. Hackers both from the opposition and pro-Kremlin forces are turning the web into a battlefield. Anti-Putin protesters jam Moscow road with cars Putin's 2012 manifesto lacks commitment to reforms Who can beat Putin? Russia's search for an opposition leader Corruption Ghanaian government financier faces corruption charges Officials in Ghana have been charged with defrauding the state over a multi-million payment to a prominent businessman. The case puts pressure on the government in an election year. Ghana looks to gain from EU e-waste revamp Technology lets developing nations fight corruption Ghanaian democracy advocate wins German Africa Prize Terrorism Bangkok rattled by string of bombings At least five people have been injured in a string of bomb attacks in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Iran was responsible for the blasts, one day after attacks in Georgia and India.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012