Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Asia Compact | 05.07.2011, 18:00 UTC

DEUTSCHE WELLE / DW-WORLD.DE Newsletter

05.07.2011, 18:00 UTC
ASIA COMPACT

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Overview of Topics

* Find out what's making the news across Asia
* Japanese government criticized for downplaying the effects of radiation
* Malaysian PM due to meet Pope Benedict XVI
* Japanese Reconstruction Minister Ryu Matsumoto resigns
* China's success depends on the party: Hu Jintao
* 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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Japanese government criticized for downplaying the effects of radiation

While the minister in charge of the Fukushima nuclear power plant is trying
to get cooling systems running so some residents can return home, experts
fear the government is downplaying the effects of radiation exposure.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblywI46uhvfpI0

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Malaysian PM due to meet Pope Benedict XVI

Mid July, the Malaysian PM, Najib Razak, is due to meet Pope Benedict XVI.
Najib was expected to meet the pope in the Vatican City after he wraps up a
visit to London in a bid to establish ties with the Vatican.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblywI46uhvfpI1

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Japanese Reconstruction Minister Ryu Matsumoto resigns

Japanese Reconstruction Minister Ryu Matsumoto resigns just a week into
office. It dealt another blow to PM Naoto Kan, who had picked Ryu Matsumoto
for the post tasked with rebuilding disaster-hit areas.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewblywI46uhvfpI2

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI3

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI4

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI5

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI6

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI7

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI8

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpI9

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpIa

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpIb

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpIc

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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=ewblywI46uhvfpId

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