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Newsline 14.03.2012 | 17:15 UTC News War crimes International court convicts warlord over child soldiers in first verdict ever The International Criminal Court in The Hague has pronounced Thomas Lubanga guilty of war crimes. The rebel leader recruited and deployed children to fight in jungle militias in eastern Congo. ICC makes landmark ruling in war crimes trial Controversial web video 'Kony 2012' goes viral UN opens door for children to claim their rights World War crimes Lawyers versus war criminals The 'guilty' verdict in the Lubanga trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague proves the court poses a real threat to dictators and warlords across the globe. International court convicts warlord over child soldiers in first verdict ever ICC makes landmark ruling in war crimes trial ICC issues arrest warrant for Sudan's defense minister Business US retail giant Wal-Mart enters wary South African market Wal-Mart's merger with South African retailer Massmart, has been largely applauded as a positive sign for investing in South Africa. However, a task force will watch over the implementation of the deal. BMW aims for bigger slice of luxury car market Google plans to launch Streetview in Botswana German cabinet seeks stronger ties with emerging countries Middle East Opinion: The Syrian conflict can be solved, but not with the sword March 15 marks the one-year anniversary of the people's uprising against the Syrian regime. In a guest commentary, German politician Ruprecht Polenz outlines what Europe can do to help. Syrian forces commit 'systematic torture': report Syria's unprecedented unrest Counting the cost of the Syrian conflict Global Conflicts Detente or deception: Is a new Korean initiative on the horizon? Thirty envoys, eight nations, two days and one question: Can the stalled peace talks on the Korean peninsula be revived? A conference held by the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation looked for answers. US sees progress as food talks with North Korea end Muted US reactions to North Korea agreement Asian powers positive on North Korea nuclear deal China China's National People's Congress draws to a close China's parliamentary session closed with the prime minister calling for political and economic reforms. Experts doubt, however, that there will be much change in the run-up to the 18th Party Congress in fall. China approves controversial criminal law changes Stability trumps reform at China's parliamentary session Wen Jiabao opens the National People's Congress with talk of the economy Newsletters More DW KLICK! Award - Your view of Culture and Education "KLICK!", the international photo competition of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, is looking for outstanding images associated with education and culture. Submit your photos until April 11 and win a prize! 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