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Newsline 30.04.2013 | 16:15 UTC News Royalty Dutch King Willem-Alexander inaugurated King Willem-Alexander has officially ascended the Dutch throne. In his speech, he vowed to serve the Netherlands following his mother's example. Queen Beatrix officially ended her 33-year-reign the same day. Queen Beatrix steps down The Netherlands celebrates its new monarch Sports Spanish doctor Fuentes convicted over doping ring The Spanish doctor accused of running one of the largest doping rings in cycling history has been sentenced to a year in prison for endangering public health. The judge also ruled the doping blood evidence be destroyed. World Middle East Obama's new Middle East initiative must break the mold The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been decoded. Both sides and the US know exactly what it takes to solve it. Now it is time for Barack Obama to show that he is not just going through the motions again. Italy Opinion: Italy doesn't have much time Newly-elected Prime Minister Enrico Letta and his government have the confidence of Italy's parliament. But they should not expect concessions from Berlin, says DW editor Bernd Riegert. Italy's new government is a mix of old and new Italians pin hopes on Enrico Letta Corruption Washington fuelling rampant graft in Afghanistan Washington has long maligned Kabul for being weak on corruption. But the Central Intelligence Agency has reportedly been buying access to President Hamid Karzai's inner circle for a decade. Afghan women escape marriage through suicide Tensions rise between Kabul and Islamabad Karzai discusses Afghan peace process in Qatar US cedes full control of Bagram prison to Afghanistan Finance Too much, too soon?: Myanmar and Western investment As Myanmar is increasingly brought back into the international fold, foreign investment is increasingly flooding into the country. While the funding helps to nourish a developing economy, some warn it may be excessive. Kachin women want Myanmar sanctions renewed Myanmar's 'worrying' transition Myanmar looks to build bridges with Thailand Newsletters More DW Now it's your turn! Support your favorites at the Bobs Awards 2013. Vote for your favorite blogs until May 7 at the Bobs Awards 2013! The jury of international bloggers and media experts has nominated the candidates from over 4,200 submissions. Find more information on the voting here.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013