Friday, 15 July 2011

Asia Compact | 15.07.2011, 18:00 UTC

DEUTSCHE WELLE / DW-WORLD.DE Newsletter

15.07.2011, 18:00 UTC
ASIA COMPACT

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Overview of Topics

* Find out what's making the news across Asia
* Catholic Church spending creates uproar in Philippines
* Rap to Beijing turns German students into stars
* A new Great Game is evolving in Afghanistan
* Residents flee in panic after Indonesian volcano erupts
* 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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Catholic Church spending creates uproar in Philippines

A donations scandal in the Philippine Catholic Church has damaged the
church's image. It could pave the way for more liberal politics in the
conservative country.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI0

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Rap to Beijing turns German students into stars

Each year, countless numbers of young people from all of the world flock to
Beijing to learn Chinese. Five German students have now become stars after
posting a recording of their 'Beijing Love Song' on the Internet.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI1

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A new Great Game is evolving in Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Central Asia are abundant with natural resources worth
billions. So far, they are largely untapped but the battle is raging for
who will be able to exploit them in the 21st century.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI2

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Residents flee in panic after Indonesian volcano erupts

Indonesia's Mount Lokon on Sulawesi island has erupted, spewing rocks, lava
and volcanic ash as high as 1,500 meters. Panicked residents have fled the
agricultural area.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI3

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI4

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI5

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI6

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI7

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI8

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpI9

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpIa

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpIb

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpIc

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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=ewbwr8I46uhvfpId

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