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Newsline 30.10.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Natural Disasters US east coast wakes to Sandy's damage and destruction United States President Barack Obama has declared a "major disaster" in the states of New York and New Jersey as Hurricane Sandy battered the east coast. Obama ordered federal aid be freed up to help those affected. Hurricane Sandy slams into the east Coast World Culture Indo-German festival aims at improving urban life A grand festival is being held in the Indian capital New Delhi to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Germany. The theme of the Indo-German Urban Festival aims at improving city life. From Babelsberg to Bollywood More muscle needed in Indo-EU ties Pakistan and Germany commit to strategic dialogue Society Sex abuse scandal rocks British establishment It's a scandal that just keeps on growing: The allegations about the late TV presenter Jimmy Savile and his associates are making British people question some of their most sacred institutions. Listen to Stephen Beard's report The end of the media mogul? England's riots: One year on China Xi Jinping: the compromise candidate The political direction of China's new party chief, Xi Jinping, remains unclear even after serving as the party's vice president for five years. Maybe that is what qualified him for the job as president and party head. Xi will have limited power with Hu on the sidelines New scandal rocks Chinese leadership Hu Jintao stoops to conquer China Technocrat with liberal past tipped to be next PM Li Keqiang is expected to become China's next prime minister. Although reports say he was liberal as a student, he is the protégé of the more conservative outgoing president Hu Jintao. Xi will have limited power with Hu on the sidelines China's young Communists in it for the glory New scandal rocks Chinese leadership Extremism Mystical Islam 'a threat to the Taliban' The recent attack on a shrine in Pakistan's northwestern district of Nowshera is proof that the Taliban consider pluralistic Islam a big ideological threat, say experts. Promoting peace through Sufi music The 'Wahabi Republic' of Pakistan Pakistani Shiites are 'victims of regional politics' Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012