Asia Compact | 07.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 07.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Health Poultry markets facilitate spread of bird flu It is traditional for Chinese shoppers to choose a live bird at a market and have it slaughtered right there and then. However, poultry markets are being blamed for a new strain of bird flu that has spread around China. 'No proof' of bird flu human-to-human contagion Chinese capital reports its first bird flu case China begins mass slaughter of poultry after bird flu found Human Rights Indian and Pakistani prisoners risk more attacks The India-Pakistan Judicial Committee on Prisoners has called on the Indian and Pakistani governments to ensure the safety of each other's prisoners languishing in jails. Calls to get to bottom of death of Indian 'spy' Convicted Indian 'spy' dies in Pakistan Indians protest against Pakistani jail attack Pakistan Pakistan gears up to historic elections Pakistan's election run-up has been marred by violence with the Taliban targeting secular parties, while allowing religious and conservative parties to campaign unhindered. How credible can violence-ridden Pakistani elections be? Elections in Pakistan: the major players 'Taliban want their sympathizers to win elections' News Volcanos Philippines volcano explodes, catching group of climbers The Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines has exploded and pelted a group of climbers with debris. Five people are feared dead. Officials said further eruptions or lava flows were unlikely, and evacuation unnecessary. 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