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Newsline 08.03.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Europe Greece looks on nervously as write-down deadline looms Greece's fate hung in the balance on Thursday as it waited to find out whether enough private lenders would sign on to a debt write-down deal for it to avoid going into default. Bond swap crucial for Greek rescue deal Major creditors throw their weight behind Greek bond swap World United States How important is the US presidential election for Africa? As the race for the US White House hots up, many Africans are hoping that President Obama will stay in office. They feel a strong affinity with Obama because of his Kenyan heritage. Hear what Kenyans think about Obama's first term in office Romney takes key state of Ohio in Super Tuesday primaries US Special Forces deployment to Uganda raises concerns Critics accuse Obama of inaction in Africa Nuclear Making the invisible visible: measuring radiation in Japan Many Japanese are worried about so-called hot spots, radioactive patches located in otherwise uncontaminated areas. Distrustful of official government information, they have now started collecting data themselves. Opinion: There are no excuses since Fukushima Nuclear inspection does nothing to appease protesters in India Factory wheels are turning in the Fukushima evacuation zone Opinion Readers' views from around the world People from around the world send in their feedback on our stories. Here are some selected comments. They reflect our reader's concerns regarding issues big and small. Readers' views from around the world Readers consider the efficacy of ratings agencies Readers blast political elite as Wulff debacle rumbles on Russia Is Russia's opposition movement on the verge of breaking up? The anti-Putin opposition movement is at risk of falling apart just days after Russia's presidential elections. Some prefer to march in peaceful demonstrations, while others have opted for confrontation with the Kremlin. Russian protesters released after Moscow rallies Russian election a 'cynical event' Dozens arrested in post-election Moscow demo Asia Kiran Bedi: A fighter on many fronts Charismatic, courageous and confident, 62-year-old Kiran Bedi is a woman with a thousand faces and a thousand ideas - but, above all, a big heart. She was the first woman to join the Indian Police Service. Stalemate in efforts to end anti-graft fast in India Government warms up to discussion on anti-graft bill in India Indian activist prepares for public fast as government relents Newsletters More DW Suggestions are welcome! The eighth Deutsche Welle Blog Awards. Final spurt. Submit your suggestions for the BOBs, the Deutsche Welle Blog Award, until March 13. How does it work? For more information concerning the procedure, the categories and languages go to the BOBs website. More DW Screensaver discontinued – Time for something new? DW's screensaver is no longer available. But don't worry – we have plenty of other services to offer. Everything from widgets and RSS-feeds to a full range of apps is just a click away. Discover it all for yourself:   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012