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Newsline 08.01.2013 | 17:15 UTC Business Social Change EU Commission warns social gap widening in EU Efforts to bridge the wealth gap in the European Union have suffered a major setback, the EU's executive Commission has found. As rich nations have become richer, poorer countries are locked in a downward spiral. Globalization Environment and economy on collision course The world is confronted with mounting threats, the World Economic Forum has warned in its latest Global Risk Report. It has cited huge income disparities, sovereign debt loads and damage caused by climate change. Time short for climate change action Are we succeeding in the fight against poverty? World Media Journalists call for an editorial revolution Censorship is part of everyday life in China. But now, Guangdong province's propaganda chief seems to have gone too far, unleashing a wave of protests and demands for reform. China expands media reach in Africa Human rights in China - 'a downward spiral' Chinese bloggers criticize party congress Justice Gang-rape murder highlights flawed justice As the five suspects in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old student appear in court, the Indian government is promising swift justice. The case has brought many deficiencies in the justice system to light. India considers chemical castration for rapists India moves for swift justice in Delhi rape case Opinion: India needs more than empty gestures Legal Aceh bans women from straddling motorcycles Indonesia's northwestern province Aceh has introduced a controversial new law banning women from sitting on motorcycles with their legs apart. Activists are calling for a reversal of the ban. Long road to peace in Mindanao 14 hanged in two days – The death penalty in Afghanistan Pakistani women continue to fight gender inequality Corruption Bribery becomes a pricey commodity in Bangladesh According to a recent report, the amount of money Bangladeshi households paid in bribes has more than doubled compared to two years ago. The reach of corruption, however, has shrunk, the report indicates. Bangladeshi lawmakers seek ban on Transparency International Transparency International points to rampant corruption 'Rule of law can end corruption in Pakistan'   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013