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Newsline 11.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Religion Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation Pope Benedict XVI is to resign from his post as head of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of the month. The pope cited his advanced age as the reason for the decision. Pope Benedict to resign Opinion: Pope's move could revolutionize Vatican Papal resignations: Rare but not unheard of Full text of the resignation speech of Pope Benedict XVI Religion Papal resignations: Rare but not unheard of Although most popes remain in office until their death, the regulations that govern the Catholic Church allow for a pope to step down from his duties. He need not ask permission: It is his decision entirely. World 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 Religion Opinion: Pope's resignation offers new beginning The pope's announcement that he will resign his post has come to many Catholics as a surprise. But his resignation gives the Church the chance for a new beginning during a time of crisis, says DW's Bernd Riegert. The era of Pope Benedict XVI: 2005 to 2013 Papal resignations: Rare but not unheard of Pope Benedict XVI to step down German cardinal says yes to 'morning-after pill' Germany and the Catholic Church Crime More medical staff killed in northern Nigeria Three foreign doctors have been killed in north eastern Nigeria. The deadly attack comes just days after nine women administering Polio vaccine were murdered. Emerging threat: Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Boko Haram threat harms Cameroon-Nigeria border trade Nigeria's security forces accused of rights abuses Society Living out of wedlock in Iran More and more couples in Iran are living together despite the fact that they are not married - in the face of law and tradition. Conservative Islamic groups are trying to push the government to reverse this trend. Time is running out with Iran US considering pre-emptive cyberattacks Newsletters 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