Asia Compact | 22.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 22.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Women The plight of Afghanistan's opium brides While opium trade might be lucrative for some of those involved, many find themselves at the losing end. Daughters of farmers who find themselves desperate and indebted are used as little more than currency. Afghan poppy fields spread, but output shrinks Roses against the drug trade Afghan farmers weigh up saffron against opium International Relations Japan angers Korea by marking Takeshima Day Despite firm warnings from South Korea over the past week, the Japanese government has gone ahead with its plan to send a senior official to events in Shimane Prefecture to mark Takeshima Day. Japan-South Korea island spat continues Navigating East Asian waters poses political challenges Japan to take S. Korea islands row to international court India India is on high alert after Hyderabad blasts Major cities across India have been put on high alert after twin blasts killed at least 16 people in the southern city of Hyderabad. Suspect arrested over Delhi bomb attack India links July 13 blasts to home-grown group Indian cities on high alert after blasts kill 18 in Mumbai News Afghanistan NATO discusses troop numbers in Afghanistan beyond 2014 Germany's defense minister has said at a NATO summit that the US was planning to keep several thousand of its troops in Afghanistan beyond the 2014 end of a combat mission. His US counterpart disputed the figures. DW TV looks at the Bundeswehr's Afghan helpers, and their fears of reprisals More DW 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