Asia Compact | 27.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 27.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Corruption Afghan's marathon efforts against corruption Afghan Tariq Eqtidari has a very unusual way of fighting corruption - by arranging marathons. Participants win no prize or a title, but they do make their voices heard against embezzlement and bribery. Afghan bank scandal shows extent of corruption Lack of trust hinders Afghan security German push for anti-corruption convention Disasters Rising doubts about Japan's official radiation figures As the two-year anniversary of the world's second-worst nuclear accident nears, citizen groups are questioning the accuracy of the government's contamination data for the area around the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. Japan likely to reverse nuclear energy phase-out Fukushima farmers return to the land Green governor taps into Japanese fears Politics China open letter calls for political reforms In an open letter to the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, intellectuals have demanded the government ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which it signed in 1998. Journalists end call for editorial revolution after compromise China signals rethink on labor camps Human rights in China - 'a downward spiral' News India Fire at illegal market in India kills at least 19 A fire at an illegal market in India has killed at least 19 workers. The six-story building housed dozens of unlicensed shops selling various plastic products. 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