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The flood of Syrian refugees is adding to Turkey's problems

The inability of the United Nations to agree on a consensus regarding Syria has led Turkey to take the lead in building a common accord amongst the international community, to try and bring an end to the conflict. [More »]

• EU-China summit expected to focus on big issues

There's no getting around China in international politics. The EU and China are holding their 14th summit in Beijing to discuss economics, politics and international issues. [More »]

• No Arab Spring for Egypt's women

Side-by-side with fellow male protesters, Egypt's women stood on Tahrir Square demanding freedom and democracy. But due to the military regime and the rise of Islamic factions the situation of women is deteriorating. [More »]

• 'The uprising was not about liberal democracy'

One year after Mubarak, the country is still struggling to shake off his legacy

A year ago Hosni Mubarak was toppled from power. A spirit of hope hung heavy in the air, however one year on people in Egypt are still coming to terms with his legacy. DW talked to Andrea Teti about the country's future. [More »]

• Egypt's new revolution 'against the military'

Egypt's second Arab Spring is against the military

Public riots have resumed in Egypt, with reports of hundreds of injuries and deaths. Deutsche Welle spoke to journalist Karim El-Gawhary, who witnessed the latest protests in Cairo. [More »]

• Growing uncertainty over Egypt's future

Protesters have returned to Tahrir Square, many dissatisfied with how the revolution has developed

One year ago in Cairo hundreds of thousands came out to the streets and eventually forced Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak from office. On this anniversary, the military has partially lifted the state of emergency. [More »]

• North Kosovan Serbs stage controversial referendum

Serbs in North Kosovo are going back to the polls

Only a few days before the fourth anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence, four Serb-dominated areas are voting on the legitimacy of the Pristina government. It's a referendum many see as unhelpful. [More »]

• Refugees torn over return to violent Syria

As politicians in Western and Arab nations continue to call for Syria's president to step down, Syrians in refugee camps on the Turkish border debate leaving the safety of the camp for anti-government protests at home. [More »]

• China's leader-in-waiting in US for Obama talks

The man said to be China's next leader arrived in Washington for talks with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday. Obama took the opportunity to raise trade and human rights concerns with Vice-President Xi Jinping. [More »]

• Two Iranian nationals detained after Bangkok blasts

Two Iranian nationals have been detained in Thailand's capital after at least four people were injured in a string of bomb attacks. Israel has blamed Iran for the blasts, one day after attacks in Georgia and India. [More »]

• Africa Cup win dedicated to the dead

Zambian national team with former President Kenneth Kaunda (far left)

Underdog Zambia beat Ivory Coast to win the Africa Cup of Nations. While celebrating, many fans also remembered the players that died in a 1993 plane crash. [More »]

• Ghanaian government financier faces corruption charges

Millions of cedis changed hands illegally, prosecutors say

Officials in Ghana have been charged with defrauding the state over a multi-million payment to a prominent businessman. The case puts pressure on the government in an election year. [More »]

• Frontrunner Romney wins Maine caucuses

Frontrunner Mitt Romney notched up his fourth victory in the campaign to become the Republican candidate for president, taking 39 percent of the vote in the state of Maine. Ron Paul was a strong second. [More »]

• Romney's rhetoric won't be matched by reality

Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney, the prohibitive favorite to win his party’s nomination, hasn't minced words on world affairs. But while he’s routinely clobbering Obama’s foreign policy, Romney wouldn’t do all that much differently. [More »]

• Santorum wins three states in Republican race

Rick Santorum has reignited his bid for the US Republican presidential nomination. Victories in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado have put him in prime position to become the next main challenger to favorite Mitt Romney. [More »]

• State of the Union marks Obama's coming out as a liberal

Obama takes aim at the Republican opposition

President Obama delivered the State of the Union speech many observers had expected in an election year. Beneath some boilerplate appeals to bipartisanship, the speech was clearly a rallying cry for his supporters. [More »]