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Newsline 19.02.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Politics FDP signals support for opposition presidential favorite Coalition talks between Chancellor Merkel's CDU and the FDP over a candidate to succeed President Wulff have proven difficult. The FDP has signaled support for the Social Democrats and Greens' favorite candidate. Diplomacy Syrian opposition calls for 'day of defiance' A day after a deadly crackdown in the Syrian capital, opposition groups have called for a day of civil disobedience as they continue efforts to build pressure on the government of President Bashar al-Assad. World Politics Turkey, China eye closer cooperation Xi Jinping, the expected next leader of China, starts a key visit to Turkey on Monday. While the emerging global powers aim at developing strategic ties, the crisis in Syria is as a test case for their cooperation. Interview: Xi Jinping's trip to the US comes at an important time China's probable next president won't rock the boat European Union Consensus still lacking ahead of Greek debt talks Ahead of the Eurogroup's next meeting on Monday, it is still uncertain whether Greece will get a second rescue package. Fears remain that the country could declare insolvency. German minister: full Greek rescue decision on Monday Greek debt reduction looms - one way or another EU demands stronger Greek austerity commitment Poll finds almost all Greeks see country as corrupt Language Language vote likely to further Latvian-Russian divide Latvians have rejected making Russian their second official language. The referendum marks an escalation of long-simmering ethnic tensions between Russian speakers and Latvians wary of losing their national identity. Latvians reject Russian as second official language Latvians vote against making Russian second language Latvia eases immigration restrictions in bid for cash infusion Newsletters More DW DW and you! We need your help! Just take a picture of yourself with the new DW logo, send it in and you could win one of three iPads or one of 20 Nokia Lumia 710 smart phones. Enter now for your chance to win! More DW Shift – Living in the Digital Age How is the Internet changing society around the world? Check out SHIFT – the magazine for digital culture, issues and technology. It's our weekly show with insights delivered directly from blogs and boardrooms.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012