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Newsline 26.04.2012 | 16:15 UTC News War crimes Taylor convicted of aiding and abetting war crimes An international tribunal in The Hague has found former Liberian President Charles Taylor criminally responsible for crimes against humanity committed during Sierra Leone's civil war. Court delivers landmark verdict in Taylor case World China China's Arctic ambitions spark concerns The Arctic and its vast energy reserves were a key focus of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's recent trip to Europe, fueling concerns about Beijing's preparations for an ice-free Arctic Ocean. Chinese premier starts Europe tour in Iceland Energy giants cooperate for Arctic resources Middle East Hamas steers a new course after break from Syria The ongoing violence in Syria is forcing the Palestinian Hamas to strike a new path. Initial steps indicate that the group will follow a more pragmatic course in the future. Palestinian unity required to move forward Hamas undergoes gradual change Palestinian unity not a safe bet China How China combats product piracy (or not) Thursday was World Intellectual Property Day and China touted a very visible program supporting it. The authorities wanted to show how vehemently they were fighting product piracy. EU raises barriers against cheap Chinese imports China, Germany to hold annual consultations to deepen "strategic partnership" EU Warns of Surge in Imports of Fake Goods Justice Court delivers landmark verdict in Taylor case It's taken more than five years. But now Liberia's former president Charles Taylor has been found criminally responsible for aiding and abetting war crimes in Sierra Leone. Taylor found guilty of aiding war crimes Lawyers versus war criminals ICC makes landmark ruling in war crimes trial Prosecution urges court to convict Charles Taylor Politics Pakistani prime minister 'suspended' after contempt verdict Pakistan's premier has been convicted of contempt by the Supreme Court, but already served his sentence of 'imprisonment' which lasted a mere few minutes. Observers fear the verdict could have far-reaching implications. Embattled Pakistani prime minister indicted for contempt of court Court adjourns contempt case as Pakistani PM remains defiant Pakistan's endless tug of war between institutions Pakistan Supreme Court warns army to stay out of politics Newsletters More DW Womentalkonline – An interactive blog for women DW has started a blog for and about women in South Asia covering issues like forced marriage, women's rights, women's health care and equal employment. The blog will provide background information for women in the region More DW Public online voting has opened for DW's 2012 KLICK! photo competition Online voting for DW's photo competition "KLICK! Your view of culture and education" is underway! Check out a selection of photos submitted by contestants from more than 30 countries and pick your favorite now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012