Asia Compact | 12.03.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 12.03.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Energy Tehran, Islamabad go with pipeline despite threats The Pakistani and Iranian presidents have inaugurated a joint pipeline project despite threats of sanctions. The Iranian gas will help its neighbor meet its energy needs as blackouts become increasingly frequent. Pakistan and Iran pledge support to Afghanistan Pakistan's engagement with Iran is likely to offend West Peace pipeline moves closer to fruition Animals CITES meeting aims to end illegal wildlife trade Member states to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) are showing willingness to place bans and restrictions on the trade of several species, despite resistance from some Asian nations. Migratory sharks inch closer to extinction Cambodian wildlife endangered by land concessions Land clearance drives Sumatran elephants closer to extinction Health Parts of Japan smothered in Chinese air pollution As flights are cancelled and visibility is severely reduced by clouds of sand blown into parts of Japan, authorities warn residents of areas that are most severely affected to wear face masks and avoid going outside. China moves to combat smog and traffic chaos Beijing bathes in thick smog Economic growth chokes China Nuclear Some Fukushima evacuees won't go home Two years after the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, many of the inhabitants of affected areas are reluctant to return despite expensive decontamination efforts. Opinion: Scrapping nuclear power in Japan will take time Rising doubts about Japan's official radiation figures Japanese mayor fights for his quake-hit community 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