Asia Compact | 20.03.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 20.03.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Tibet 'Appeals will have no effect' on self-immolations The exiled head of Tibet's Kirti monastery says a religious command would not stop Tibetans from setting themselves on fire. The Kirti Rinpoche places responsibility with China's policies. Looking back at 'China's lost decade' 'No change of course in China' Xi Jinping's policies are still unknown China flexes muscles at home and abroad International Relations Xi Jinping's unsurprising international debut China's new President Xi is in Moscow on his first foreign trip, emphasizing his country's bond with Russia. It's where his predecessor Hu Jintao first ventured abroad 10 years ago. Xi Jingping will be restricted in his maneuvers 'No change of course in China' Looking back at 'China's lost decade' Water Report warns of Asian water security risk More than three-quarters of Asia-Pacific countries are experiencing a serious lack of water security, with many facing a water crisis, an Asian Development Bank study says. It recommends ways to take action. Millions take the holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela Assam floods worsen, over 1 million displaced Laos energy development spawns tensions News Internet South Korea investigates network crash at major broadcasters, banks South Korean police and officials are investigating the shutdown of computer networks at several major broadcasters and banks. The incident comes days after North Korea blamed the South and US for a cyber attack.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013