Asia Compact | 06.03.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 06.03.2013 | 19:00 UTC News Afghanistan Afghan soldiers killed in clash with Taliban Taliban militants have killed 17 Afghan soldiers in one of the single deadliest attacks in recent years. Meanwhile, President Hamid Karzai has welcomed the forthcoming handover of Bagram prison to Afghan authorities. NATO rescuers free Afghanistan aid workers in raid Foreign medical aid workers killed in Afghanistan Asia Society Iron Lady of Manipur knows 'what's right, what's wrong' The world's longest hunger striker Irom Sharmila, who has been fasting for over 12 years to demand the repeal of legislation that provides effective immunity to soldiers, has refused to plead guilty to attempted suicide. Insurgency and isolation define India's Manipur state BlogWatch: Indian polity, 'more multi-tiered and polycentric' Afghanistan Verdict handed down in Kabul bank scandal The embezzlement of hundreds of millions of dollars at Kabul Bank nearly led to the collapse of the entire Afghan financial system. Now, a court has sentenced the bank's top managers. Afghan's marathon efforts to fight corruption Distrust between ISAF and Afghans increases The plight of Afghanistan's opium brides Military China defends military expansion China will increase its defense budget by 10 percent this year. The country's growing military spending is a trend that has many of its neighbors worried. Beijing sees the increase as natural. An army of 'yes-men': China's People's Congress Xi Jinping's policies are still unknown Sleepless nights ahead for China's new leadership 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