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Around the Globe 14.12.2012 | 17:00 UTC Europe 'The idea of Europe was a saving grace' As someone who first saw Europe as a soldier in World War II, Canadian historian Robert Spencer is deeply disturbed by the current crisis. He says Europe needs leadership to avoid a comeback of national politics. Syria 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' Former EU diplomat Marc Pierini sees some progress on resolving the bloody impasse in Syria - as long as the Syrian National Coalition becomes a serious government in exile, and Russia drops its support for Assad. EU boosts status of Syria's National Coalition Security expert: 'Very careful' on intervention AI: 'West has vested interest in human rights' Justice Jalloh verdict leaves unanswered questions Almost eight years ago, asylum seeker Oury Jalloh died in a Dessau police station after his mattress caught fire. Officials are said to have ignored his cries for help. Now, a German court has handed down its verdict. Amnesty criticizes EU refugee policy Amnesty criticizes lack of transparency within German police Federal court orders new trial in burning death of asylum seeker United States Should the US focus on 'global swing states'? To uphold international order, the United States should concentrate its attention on four countries, say experts from two American think tanks. They call Brazil, India, Indonesia and Turkey the "global swing states." Don't pivot too quickly, Middle East tells US AI: 'West has vested interest in human rights' Trans-Atlantic ties: Drifting together or apart? International Relations Sea spats prompt Indian thoughts on China With China's growing power, India's political elite is under pressure to assert regional power, particularly at sea. Some analysts believe Chinese and Indian interests need not be mutually exclusive. India and China hold border talks Chinese passport upsets diplomatic applecart India to enhance cyber defense Music Myanmar band writes music history in Germany A performance in Germany was unimaginable for the band Side Effect. Until just a short time ago, they were still living in an isolated country. But with Myanmar becoming more open, cultural exchange is now possible. Obama delivers historic speech in Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi's sacrifice for politics Pussy Riot wins German music prize Berlin improvises its underground soundtrack Banking Deutsche Bank fails to change its culture Already struggling with a bad reputation for past banking practices, Deutsche Bank has suffered another blow in the effort to polish its image. Top brass at Germany's largest bank are under investigation for tax evasion. German police raid Deutsche Bank (12.12.2012) Deutsche Bank CEO Fitschen in focus of tax fraud probe Ex-bankers in London embark on new careers Breaking up the banks: panacea for the crisis? Women Berlin's refuge from arranged marriages A shelter in Berlin caters to young women who want to escape arranged marriage and family abuse. With such families unlikely to change their attitudes, the best option is for the girls to leave, says the shelter. Listen to the radio piece by Michael Scaturro Indian village bans women from using mobile phones The politically bared breast Arab Spring revolutions don't reach women 'Women should be empowered' More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012