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Newsline 27.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Religion Pope: 'My heart is open to the entire world' Pope Benedict XVI has imparted his final blessing on crowds gathered at the Vatican to attend his final general audience. The event came on the eve of his resignation from the pontificate. Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience Hope for Latino pope rises in Brazil World Religion The Pope's last blessing Some 200,000 people came to see Pope Benedict one last time before his resignation. How did pilgrims from Bavaria and Kenya see his final audience? Religion Plenty of work ahead for new pope in Africa Pope Benedict officially steps down on 28 February 2013. Catholics in Africa are anxiously waiting to hear who will succeed him. Although the church there is growing, the challenges are huge. Pope gives final public audience Speculation over Pope's successor The pope leaves behind a church in crisis Bundeswehr German military has long experience of Mali The planned non-combative mission by the German Bundeswehr will not be the first of its kind. Since 2005, German soldiers have trained Malian engineers and Germany has donated large amounts of military hardware. German cabinet approves Mali mission Mali: 10 questions and answers Mali refugee flood threatens to destabilize region Corruption Afghan's marathon efforts against corruption Afghan Tariq Eqtidari has a very unusual way of fighting corruption - by arranging marathons. Participants win no prize or a title, but they do make their voices heard against embezzlement and bribery. Afghan bank scandal shows extent of corruption Lack of trust hinders Afghan security German push for anti-corruption convention Disasters Rising doubts about Japan's official radiation figures As the two-year anniversary of the world's second-worst nuclear accident nears, citizen groups are questioning the accuracy of the government's contamination data for the area around the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. Japan likely to reverse nuclear energy phase-out Fukushima farmers return to the land Green governor taps into Japanese fears 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