Asia Compact | 17.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 17.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Elections Pakistanis protest against 'poll rigging' The Pakistani election commission says it has received over hundred complaints of rigging and irregularities in the May 11 parliamentary elections. The EU election monitors have also confirmed irregularities in the vote. Is the Pakistan People's Party finished? A 'new Sharif' returns to power Press: High expectations for new Pakistani government Economy A strong economy, a strong Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reforming Japan's economy. Strong growth for this quarter has corroborated his "Abenomics" strategy, which also has nationalistic motives. 'Abenomics' fuel Japanese economic growth Japan angered by China's claim to all of Okinawa Shinzo Abe to tell US 'Japan is back' Japan unveils economic stimulus package News Disasters Unions commend deal after Bangladesh collapse Labor groups representing 70 million workers worldwide have commended 31 mainly European retail chains for signing a deal to make Bangladesh's garment factories safer. A factory collapse last month claimed 1,127 lives. Cambodia sneaker workshop ceiling collapse kills 2 Accidents Cambodia sneaker workshop ceiling collapse kills 2 The ceiling of a garment factory workshop in Cambodia collapsed killing two and injuring 10. The accident highlights the ongoing dangers for workers in the global garment industry. Cambodian factory deaths shine spotlight on conditions More DW More DW DW is turning 60 - Celebrate with us! Let your creativity flow and upload your photographic birthday present to us by May 30. There are plenty of great prizes to win. The best and most original photos will be published online at www.dw.de/mydw.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013