Asia Compact | 27.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 27.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Bilateral relations Opinion: Beijing gets to Brussels via Berlin Li Keqiang's visit shows that China attributes a special significance to its relationship with Germany, which is seen to be the key to Europe. However, Berlin should not become Beijing's instrument in Brussels. Germany is first on Li's EU list China releases German ahead of Li's Berlin trip Sports IPL hit by scandal and Tendulkar's resignation The 6th edition of Cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL) has come to a close, leaving fans distraught over scandal and the resignation of star Sachin Tendulkar, whose team was finally able to take home the gold. IPL inspires other Indian sports It isn't just cricket - India's dilemma with Sri Lanka IPL combines India's love for cricket and movies Business Energy Gazprom's monopoly soon a thing of the past? Russia's energy giant Gazprom is finally facing real competition. More Russian gas producers are aiming to get a foot into global markets. For consumers, this may have the pleasant side effect of lower energy bills. Gazprom wants a share of European electricity generating business Russia expert says 'no hurry' to tap oil-rich Barents Sea Gazprom keeps Europe in a tight grip Asia Health Iran's youth drop the booze bomb Official sources in Iran say 200,000 people are dependent on alcohol. This figure is likely to be higher, however, because the rulers of the Islamic Republic are reluctant to admit the existence of social ills. Iran blocks use of tool to get around online filter 'Intelligent software' set to control social media Living out of wedlock in Iran More DW More DW Register now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media". See the complete conference program online. 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