Asia Compact | 23.01.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 23.01.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia North Korea Pyongyang is not afraid of sanctions North Korea has reacted to new sanctions by vowing to expand its nuclear arsenal. Eric Ballach tells DW why Pyongyang is so confident. North Korea hits back over UN rocket sanctions 'Nothing new in Kim Jong Un's speech' Kim seeks reconciliation with South, economic turnaround Sports Is Pakistan safe for international cricket? An international union of cricketers has advised its members not to play cricket in Pakistan due to security concerns. Pakistani cricketers, however, say a boycott would be tantamount to surrendering to extremists. Tokyo intensifies campaign for 2020 Olympics bid Slum Soccer gives poor children in India hope Olympic medal helps unify torn Afghanistan Business Anger grows as foreign retailers enter India Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA is the latest retail store set to expand into India. The government wants to attract much-needed infrastructure - while many shop owners fear for their livelihood. Singh wins support for foreign conglomerates IKEA said to be on the brink of a deal with India India grapples with recession ahead of elections Conflict Maritime spat must be solved 'through negotiations' The Philippines have filed an arbitration case against China at a UN tribunal over their territorial dispute in the South China Sea. Stefan Talmon of Bonn University argues that the move is ineffective in legal terms. Sea spats prompt Indian thoughts on China Sea dispute lingers at ASEAN summit Report says China policy is stirring South China Sea dispute Philippines, China look for diplomatic solution to naval standoff More DW 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