Asia Compact | 16.01.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 16.01.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Conflict Bloody conflict threatens Thailand's security A civil war raging between Muslim separatists and the Thai military in the south of the country becomes a great challenge for Bangkok as the conflict escalates. Thai police use tear gas on protestors in Bangkok Sea dispute lingers at ASEAN summit Bangkok's divide evident ahead of no-confidence vote Politics Pakistan's crisis could end in a military coup Experts are not ruling out the possibility of a military takeover in Pakistan after the country's top court ordered the arrest of the PM. Anti-government protesters continue with their sit-in outside parliament. Pakistan court orders arrest of prime minister Thousands show support for Pakistani cleric Tensions flare between India and Pakistan Natural Disasters Tokyo prepares for long-overdue 'Big One' As the two-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, people who live and work in Tokyo are taking precautions for when the long-overdue earthquake that everyone refers to as the "Big One" strikes. A year and a half after Fukushima Green governor taps into Japanese fears Catastrophic eruption is brewing in Japan News Afghanistan Bomb blast, gunfire, in Afghan capital A bomb blast has rocked the Afghan capital Kabul, near to the country's intelligence service headquarters. Gunfire was heard after the explosion, as a gunfight took place between soldiers and suicide bombers. Obama and Karzai announce military shift in Afghanistan More DW More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013