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Newsline 14.12.2012 | 17:15 UTC News European Union Merkel, Hollande close summit with opposite messages French President Hollande has praised this year's decisions and said the bloc could put the crisis behind itself, following the EU's final 2012 summit. German Chancellor Merkel has spoken more cautiously of success. EU prepares for eurozone 2.0 World Politics Tough battle ahead for South Africa's Zuma The ANC's National Elective Conference is taking place at a time when South Africa's ruling party is more divided than ever. Business partners abroad are watching with concern. Zuma drops rape cartoon case Marikana probe vows to expose truth South Africa mourns victims of platinum mine shootings Media Freedom of information in Africa Laws guaranteeing the freedom of information exist in only a dozen African states. Citizens and the press suffer from the lack of transparency. Worldwide, only few countries protect this right. Taking stock of press freedom in Germany Press freedom in danger Press freedom in Africa Egypt Egypt's referendum: hunger for stability Despite mass protests by the opposition, Egypt is going ahead with its referendum on a new constitution on Saturday. Especially poor, uneducated and deeply religious citizens are likely to be persuaded by the Islamists. Gunmen attack protesters in Tahrir Square Opposing Rallies in Cairo No more trust in the Muslim Brotherhood Morsi concession fails to impress his opponents Referendum to go ahead despite divisive demos Religion Being a non-believer in Pakistan A recent report says that Pakistan is one of the seven countries in the world where atheists face discrimination and persecution. DW talks to Pakistani non-believers about their lives in the Islamic Republic. No end in sight to Pakistan's blasphemy laws Pakistan's rights record slammed by UN Mystical Islam 'a threat to the Taliban' Politics Japan's old guard gets set for return Japan's long-standing party of power has polled well ahead of elections. Amid disappointment over failed reforms, the country is braced for a shift to the right which could go further than anticipated. Noda calls snap election to save the party Nationalism is on the rise in Japan The rocky rapprochement between Japan and China 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 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. 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