Asia Compact | 29.04.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 29.04.2013 | 18:00 UTC News Diplomacy Japan and Russia vow to end island dispute Japan and Russia's top leaders have renewed talks over a disputed island chain. Their countries' inability to settle the matter has hindered them from ever signing a peace treaty to formally end WWII. Japan and Russia's rapprochement Asia Human Rights Bangladesh seeks answers after deadly collapse Hundreds of people lost their lives when a building in Dhaka collapsed last week. Among the people who died, many were textile workers. Illegal practices to construct buildings are a part of everyday life in Bangladesh. Report highlights Asia's muzzled media Bangladesh factory tragedy: Who's responsible? Working in Bangladesh's textile industry like working in a "prison" Terrorism Pakistani support for extremists persists The killing of al Qaeda's former head Osama bin Laden in Pakistan two years ago embarrassed the Pakistani government and military. Experts, however, say Islamabad's policy to support extremists did not change. Why Pakistan's nuclear bombs are a threat Musharraf's arrest 'embarasses' the military Malala gives hope to poor girls in Pakistan Elections 'Taliban want their sympathizers to win elections' Pakistan's liberal parties appear to lose in the upcoming parliamentary elections on May 11 - not because they are not popular but because they cannot campaign freely. The Taliban have declared an open war on them. The dilemma of Pakistan's liberal Pashtuns 'Nobody knows the Taliban better than Pakistan' 'Islamists can't sabotage elections' in Pakistan More DW More DW Now it's your turn! Support your favorites at the Bobs Awards 2013. Vote for your favorite blogs until May 7 at the Bobs Awards 2013! The jury of international bloggers and media experts has nominated the candidates from over 4,200 submissions. Find more information on the voting here.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013