Asia Compact | 25.03.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 25.03.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia North Korea North Korean reforms benefit the Kim family North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised reforms of the country's command economy. But the move is less about prosperity for all and more about solidifying the Kim dynasty. South Korea, US sign new deal to deter North's provocations North Korea threatens US Pacific bases over B-52 flights US to upgrade missile defense to counter North Korean threat North Korea cancels non-aggression pact with South Korea UN Security Council approves new sanctions on North Korea Internet Bangladesh gags award-wining blogger The government of Bangladesh has taken the radical step of banning the blog of Asif Mohiuddin, a 2012 DW Bobs blog award winner. Mohiuddin was brutally attacked by unknown assailants in Dhaka last January. Afghanistan US cedes full control of Bagram prison to Afghanistan Afghanistan has taken over full control of Bagram military prison from the United States, drawing a line under one of the most contentious issues between the two countries. China, Russia compete for interests in Central Asia Kabul debates women's law 'violating Sharia' Verdict handed down in Kabul bank scandal Prisoner release aims to strengthen peace process News China China's Xi Jinping in Tanzania for African diplomatic tour China's new President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen his nation's ties with African nations during a key note speech in Tanzania on his first state trip to the continent. China is Africa's largest trading partner. China, Russia compete for interests in Central Asia   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013