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Newsline 20.12.2012 | 18:15 UTC News Russia Putin addresses media, expresses concern about Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin has held his first annual news conference since returning to the presidency. In his speech he said his main concern about Syria is the country itself, not President Bashar Assad. Opinion: Putin's 'disappointing' state of the nation address World Culture Art unites Europe and Nigeria When is a kiss not a kiss? When Nigerian and European artists come together and try to bridge the cultural divide. Art against fear in South Africa German-Africa Prize: art as a weapon for change Burmese artists walk a thin line between art and politics Transatlantic Relations Trans-Atlantic Review Get the latest reports and analyses connecting Washington and Europe by subscribing to our new newsletter. Newsletter registration United States John Kerry earmarked for Secretary of State post There is currently just one name making the rounds as the likely successor to Hillary Clinton: John Kerry. The Democratic Senator and former presidential candidate has extensive foreign policy experience. Should the US focus on 'global swing states'? Don't pivot too quickly, Middle East tells US 'US focus on Asia will remain strong' Asia India hosts ASEAN summit India and the 10-member ASEAN grouping are set to take their ties to a strategic level at a two-day summit which began in New Delhi on Thursday. The summit is expected to give a boost to India's Look East policy. US puts more emphasis on Southeast Asia India's Tata Motors expands production to Indonesia India seeks closer military ties with Myanmar Sea spats prompt Indian thoughts on China India Rape case triggers outrage in India A brutal rape has shocked the Indian public. A young woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted by six men in a bus in the capital New Delhi. Struggling to end violence against women Controversial rape victim remarks unleash storm of protest Afghan women stigmatized for moral crimes Indian women use mobile phones for self defense Newsletters More DW German-Jewish Cultural Heritage Join DW as we uncover traces of German-Jewish cultural heritage all around the world. DW's reporters travel from Chicago to Shanghai to find German-Jewish immigrants and retell their stories. More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012