Asia Compact | 28.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 28.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC News South Asia Deadly clashes over Bangaldesh Islamist's death sentence A controversial war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced the Islamist leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee to death for crimes against humanity. More than two dozen people have died in clashes following the ruling. Protesters want more than death sentences Asia Religion Asian Catholics look to life beyond Benedict The departure of Pope Benedict XVI was an unwelcome surprise for many Christians in Asia. However, some of the continent's faithful are hoping that the next pontiff will have more in common with them. Critics charge Vatican with Eurocentrism Vatican challenges Beijing over bishops China The dark side of China's Kung Fu schools Kung Fu, or Wu Shu, as it is properly called in Chinese, is one of the most popular sports in China. And yet the golden era of martial arts and the Shaolin is long gone. Ultimate Fighting battles for image ahead of first European bout Would-Be Thief Gets Martial Arts Surprise Shaolin Temple Opens in Berlin Democracy Interview: China reform plea is 'a powerful signal' Prominent Chinese scholars, journalists and activists have called on the National People's Congress to ratify the UN pact on political rights. Beijing is under pressure, human rights expert, Wenzel Michalski, told DW. China open letter calls for political reforms The long arm of Chinese censorship Chinese censors chop foreign films 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