Monday, 4 July 2011

Asia Compact | 04.07.2011, 18:00 UTC

DEUTSCHE WELLE / DW-WORLD.DE Newsletter

04.07.2011, 18:00 UTC
ASIA COMPACT

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Overview of Topics

* Find out what's making the news across Asia
* China's success depends on the party: Hu Jintao
* Post 9/11 wars take toll on lives and budget: study
* New rare earths deposit gives hope to technologies industry
* EC agrees to help North Korea
* Global Media Forum 2011
* Walled in! - The inner German border
* PARTNER SITE: Commentary from atlantic-community.org
* Free podcasts: live performances from the Beethovenfest
* DW Asia goes multimedia
* All about 2010 FIFA World Cup
* Free podcasts and LIVE-STREAM: Paavo Jarvi interprets Beethoven
* Travel Europe on a shoestring
* Women's World Cup in Germany
* Join us for a jungle expedition

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Find out what's making the news across Asia

Our daily reports and analysis on a wide range of issues from the world of
politics, business and culture provide an in-depth look at what's going on
in that part of the world.

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China's success depends on the party: Hu Jintao

On July 1, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrated the 90th
anniversary of its foundation with traditional pomp and splendour.
President Hu Jintao hailed the success, but also warned of possible
threats.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI0

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Post 9/11 wars take toll on lives and budget: study

According to a recent study, the post 9/11 wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and
Pakistan have killed 225,000 people. The study, conducted at Brown
University, has also estimated that the wars have cost four trillion US
dollars.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI1

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New rare earths deposit gives hope to technologies industry

Japanese researchers have reported the discovery of vast deposits of rare
earth minerals in international waters east and west of Hawaii, and east of
Tahiti in French Polynesia at 3,500 to 6,000 metres below sea level.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI2

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EC agrees to help North Korea

The European Commission said on Monday it will give 10 million euros of
food aid to North Korea to help tackle famine in the reclusive state which
has left over half a million people at risk of dying.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI3

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Global Media Forum 2011

The fourth Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum "Human Rights in a globalized
World - Challenges for the Media", international conference, 20-22 June
2011, Bonn/Germany

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI4

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Walled in! - The inner German border

For the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Deutsche Welle has
developed a unique project in cooperation with the Berlin Wall Foundation:
an animated depiction of the former German-German border.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI5

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PARTNER SITE: Commentary from atlantic-community.org

Atlantic-community.org is an online platform for transatlantic debate on
key issues of international politics and globalization. Find thought
provoking analysis from international policy leaders and decision makers.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI6

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Free podcasts: live performances from the Beethovenfest

Deutsche Welle presents highlights recorded live at the Beethovenfest,
including star performers and up-and-coming talent like percussionist
Martin Grubinger and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Download for
free!

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI7

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DW Asia goes multimedia

For more background on the biggest stories in Asia, check out Deutsche
Welle's new Asia page in English at www.dw-world.de/asiacompact.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI8

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All about 2010 FIFA World Cup

Keep up with all the action around the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Visit
DW-WORLD.DE for the complete coverage of the tournament.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpI9

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Free podcasts and LIVE-STREAM: Paavo Jarvi interprets Beethoven

DW presents live recordings from this year's Beethovenfest, available
starting Sept. 9. Also, don't miss the LIVE-STREAM of all nine Beethoven
symphonies from Sept. 9-12, interpreted by conductor Paarvo Jarvi.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpIa

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Travel Europe on a shoestring

Want to explore Europe but you're on a tight budget? In this weekly
podcast, DW-RADIO's Pulse takes you to some of Europe's most interesting
cities and proves you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy them.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpIb

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Women's World Cup in Germany

Coverage from the Women's World Cup in Germany with news, features,
background reports, portraits, results and much more. Try your luck for a
chance at winning a jersey from the German women's national team!

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpIc

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Join us for a jungle expedition

Learn about conservation and the threats that are facing the rainforests in
Guyana when we take you on a virtual tour. Our new WebDoc provides an
interactive journey through the jungle. (more)

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblblI46uhvfpId

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