Asia Compact | 27.10.2011, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 27.10.2011 | 18:00 UTC   Asia Health Japanese encephalitis kills hundreds in Uttar Pradesh Over 500 lives have been claimed by a deadly mosquito-borne virus this year in Uttar Pradesh. Japanese encephaltis often strikes after the monsoon. The Indian government has set up a task force to combat the disease. India orders culling of birds as flu breaks out Scientists say deadly mosquito detected in central Europe Afghanistan Afghanistan is in a state of 'anarchy,' argues head of German NGO Violence is on the up in Afghanistan and the Taliban's grip on power is tightening. The head of the Green Helmets NGO, Rupert Neudeck, told DW the country was essentially in a 'state of war' and discussed the future. German president visits police training center in Afghanistan Kunduz victims to sue Berlin for compensation No aid, no growth: Support for Afghanistan's economy is shrinking Natural Disasters Bangkok residents flee as floods advance The government has announced a five-day holiday to allow Bangkok residents to leave the city as floods advance. Businesses have closed shop and supermarket shelves are emptying rapidly as those left behind stock up. Bangkok gets set for advancing floods Thai capital braces itself for floods Thai PM moves to reassure as Bangkok fears flood inundation Sports India gears up for first Formula One race Just one year after hosting the Commonwealth Games, which was overshadowed by controversy, India is set to stage its first ever Formula One race. Messi is soccer's new messiah in cricket-mad India Rugby gaining popularity in India Commonwealth Games organizers stagger towards starting line   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011