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Newsline 05.03.2013 | 17:15 UTC News China National People's Congress opens in Beijing China's outgoing premier has kicked off the annual Congress by praising the country's economic growth and promising reform. The speech sets the tone for the leadership handover which occurs only once a decade. China's new president Xi Jinping China open letter calls for political reforms World Migration From Portugal to Mozambique Thousands of Portugese nationals have fled the financial crisis and unemployment in their home country to start a better life in a former Portuguese colony, whose economy is booming. More coal for all in Mozambique? 20 years of peace in Mozambique Portuguese journalists unite in face of job cuts Bundeswehr Turkish conditions bother German Patriot troops German troops manning two Patriot batteries in Turkey face unexpected problems. The potential threat from Syrian missiles is not the main subject among soldiers - it is the conflict over conditions on the military base. Merkel's difficult dialogue with Erdogan A new chapter in Turkey's EU bid? NATO sets up missile defense shield in Turkey China Sleepless nights ahead for China's new leadership Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao are stepping down from office, leaving behind a number of pressing problems that are certain to cause some sleepless nights for China's new leadership. National People's Congress convenes Figuring out Xi Jinping China open letter calls for political reforms India Indian career women put pregnancy on freeze Egg freezing is becoming increasingly popular in India, where many women in good jobs are now choosing to put their careers ahead of babies. Wives duped and dumped by 'holiday grooms' The 'lesser sex' dominates literature festival Indian village bans women from using mobile phones Opinion Wen's closing act is surprisingly self-critical Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has opened the National People's Congress with his last report on the progress of the country. While he voiced self-criticism, he also used the speech to improve his image. Figuring out Xi Jinping Interview: China reform plea is 'a powerful signal' 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