Asia Compact | 11.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 11.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Religion Millions take the holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela India's Kumbh Mela is the mother of all Hindu festivals, attracting millions of people to bathe at the holy confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Allahbad. It's billed as the world's largest human gathering. Deadly Stampede at Religious Festival Hindus dive into Ganges for Kumbh Mela Stampede at India's Kumbh Mela festival turns fatal Hindus dive into Ganges for Kumbh Mela religious festival Kumbh Mela festival begins in India News Disasters Stampede at India's Kumbh Mela festival turns fatal Dozens have been killed in a stampede on their way home from India's popular Kumbh Mela festival. Railings on a bridge reportedly gave way under the weight of the crowds. Deadly stampede at Indian religious festival Afghanistan General John Allen hands over ISAF commander post General John Allen has ended his 19-month tour as leader of NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. With troops withdrawing, US General Joseph Dunford is to be the last ISAF chief there. Afghan returnees find helping hand at home Terrorism Car bomb kills five soldiers in Thailand A car bomb has killed five soldiers in the latest attack in southern Thailand. Since 2004, an Islamist insurgency has killed more than 5,000 people in arson, bombings, beheadings and other attacks in the south. Bloody conflict threatens Thailand's security More DW More DW Suggestions welcome! Nominate your favorites for the 2013 Bobs Awards Do you know bloggers, journalists or net activists who fight for human rights and for freedom of speech? Nominate your favorite for the Bobs Awards. To find out how and for more information on the Bobs, go here. More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013