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Newsline 08.11.2012 | 17:15 UTC News China China opens party congress to begin leadership change China's ruling Communist Party has begun a congress which will usher in the next decade of leadership in the country. President Hu Jintao warned the party faces "collapse" if it fails to clean up corruption. China's Communist Party congress begins 'The end is nigh for China's Communist system' Asia Six Tibetans set themselves alight Six Tibetans have set themselves on fire in China in an escalating wave of protest against Beijing's rule in Tibet. The self-immolations took place on the eve of a congress opening to steer China's leadership change. Leaders of Tibetans in exile say non-violence is key World China China's elite has a finger in every pie Nothing much is known about China's political elite, except that those in power and their relatives are extremely rich. They have shared out the economic pie between themselves and are unwilling to give it up. Power, greed, money and Wen Jiabao Power, money, murder, Bo Xilai and the Party Xi will have limited power with Hu on the sidelines Legal Japan's judicial system triggers concern The exoneration of a Nepalese man who served 15 years in a Japanese jail for a murder he did not commit raises questions about the judicial system in a country that refuses to scrap the death penalty. Japan executes first death-row inmates since 2010 Harsh conditions for death row prisoners in Japan Society White South Africans move to townships Being white in South Africa was once associated with prosperity and living in a upmarket neighborhood. Such stereotypes are now becoming less and less true as poverty-stricken whites move into the townships. South Africa continues down the road to equality South Africa pays tribute to Mandela at 94 Freedom fighters celebrate ANC anniversary Transatlantic Relations Trans-Atlantic Review Get the latest reports and analyses connecting Washington and Europe by subscribing to our new newsletter. Newsletter registration Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012