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Newsline 28.02.2013 | 17:15 UTC News Religion Benedict XVI leaves Vatican, winds down final hours as pope Pope Benedict XVI is due to end his eight-year pontificate shortly and has left the Vatican. A day earlier he imparted his final blessing as he held his last general audience at the Vatican. Pope Benedict spends final day in office Reviewing the papacy of Benedict XVI Syria US pledges aid to Syrian opposition US Secretary of State John Kerry has pledged $60 million (45.75 million euros) in "nonlethal" aid to the Syrian opposition. The news came during a meeting of the Friends of Syria Group at a meeting in Rome. Religious divides deepen in Syria World Elections Hopes and fears ahead of Kenyan elections Memories of the violence that wracked Kenya after the last elections five years ago are very much alive. Nonetheless there are hopes Monday's poll will boost Kenyan democracy. Kenya presidential candidate Kenyatta allowed to run despite Hague trial Kenyan women struggle in politics Kenyan politicians embrace social media 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 Human Rights Haiti's ex-dictator gets his day in court Jean-Claude Duvalier has dodged trial three times. Now, Haiti's ex-dictator, also known as "Baby Doc," is to appear in court - on charges of corruption. Victims of his regime want him charged with human rights abuses. Haiti and the Dominican Republic – one island, two worlds Haitian women take rebuilding into their own hands Celebrity charities can hurt traditional NGOs Music turns around Haitian deportee's life 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