Asia Compact | 01.04.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.04.2013 | 18:00 UTC News North Korea North Korea appoints new premier after war threats North Korea has appointed a new premier, who will return for his second stint in the post. Pak Pong-Ju is considered a comparative advocate of economic reform within North Korean leadership. Korean threats North Korea feels it is 'being provoked' North Korea feels it is 'being provoked' Asia North Korea Pyongyang continues to ratchet up tensions Vociferous Pyongyang has issued a number of threats to the US and South Korea of late. But Kim Jong Un must realize the only possible outcome of a conflict would be the annihilation of his regime. North Korea bangs war drums North Korea feels it is 'being provoked' South Korea vows retaliation if North Korea provokes North Korean reforms benefit the Kim family News Justice India's top court dismisses Novartis patent bid India's top court has rejected a bid by the Swiss pharmaceuticals firm Novartis to gain patent protection for a cancer drug. Activists say the ruling protects access to affordable generic versions of drugs. Novartis loses in Indian court Pharma patent cliff may lead to research drop-off Asia Human Rights Report reveals grave abuses of juveniles in India Juvenile justice is non-existent in conflict-ridden parts of India. Children are treated as adults and many are subjected to gross human rights violations claims a scathing report by the Asian Centre for Human Rights. Child sexual abuse 'disturbingly common' in India Child slaves crowd the skeletons in India's closet Iron Lady of Manipur knows 'what's right, what's wrong'   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013