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Newsline 27.11.2011 | 17:15 UTC   World  |  Europe World Arab World Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria The Arab League has approved economic sanctions on Syria for its continuing violent crackdown on protesters. Foreign ministers agreed to the measures in Cairo, which include travel and asset freezes. Syria defies Arab League deadline to admit observer mission Arab League risks Russian wrath by approaching West over Syria Germany announces plans for more EU sanctions against Syria Trans-Atlantic Relations The trials and tribulations of transatlantic ties The annual EU-US Summit kicks off in Washington on November 28 under the shadow of economic and international crises which are affecting both sides of the Atlantic. What does the future hold for transatlantic ties? Crises put leadership qualities of Obama and Merkel to the test EU ambassador to US not worried about effect of midterms on transatlantic relations South Asia NATO chief says Pakistani deaths 'unintended' NATO and US officials have expressed regret over the deaths of 24 Pakistani soliders in a cross-border air attack on Saturday. The incident has worsened already strained relations between Washington and Islamabad. Ambassador's resignation highlights rift with Pakistani army 'Ally from hell?' 'Pure fiction,' says Pakistan Allies or adversaries? Pakistan and the US must cooperate: experts Elections Moderate Islamists eclipse closest rivals in Moroccan elections Morocco's moderate Islamists have won parliamentary elections, eclipsing their nearest rivals. Under new constitutional rules, the Justice and Development Party is now set to lead a coalition government. Opinion: Morocco's king must demonstrate more courage Morocco's revolution proceeds calmly Monarchies band together in the wake of Arab Spring Europe Politics Vladimir Putin accepts party's presidential nomination Russia's prime minister and former president has officially accepted the United Russia party nomination as the country's next president. Vladimir Putin is almost certain to win the ballot in March 2012. Russia's oligarchs act quietly in the background Russia gains control of gas pipelines in Belarus Dancing, singing, blogging: Kremlin party campaigns for young voters More DW Coming home You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011