Asia Compact | 03.04.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 03.04.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Afghanistan Hidden enemies: Afghanistan combats landmines There are landmines hidden in nearly all of Afghanistan's provinces. Playing children are especially at risk of detonating the devices, which have already cost thousands of lives in the country. A safer way to clear mines - with wind power Campaign aims to end nightmare of landmines India India prepares to introduce plastic banknotes India has decided to trial the use of plastic notes across five of the country's cities. It is part of a move, experts say, aimed at reducing costs, increasing the life of notes and combating counterfeit currency. India's age-old chit funds keep edge on banking Asia needs 'clean' growth Indian campaigners call for food, not paperwork Elections Malaysia gears up for tense election race Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has dissolved parliament for the up-coming general elections. With three million first-time-voters, observers believe the opposition has a fair shot at gaining support. Abe advocates 'security diamond' against China Malaysian women dream big, one tree at a time Aceh bans women from straddling motorcycles News North Korea Pyongyang blocks South Korean access to Kaesong industrial zone North Korea has blocked South Korean entry to a key joint industrial zone. The action follows a series of hardline threats that have been condemned by Washington as "dangerous, reckless" behavior. North Korea steps up its saber rattling   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013