Asia Compact | 11.11.2011, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 11.11.2011 | 19:00 UTC   Asia Society The superstitious side of Pakistan Occult practices are believed to be widespread in Pakistan where religious beliefs, superstitions and illiteracy play a big role in everyday life. A recent grave-digging incident in Karachi has highlighted this. Bangladesh's river gypies fighting to preserve their culture International Relations People in Pakistan should not be instrumentalized: A German MP on South Asia South Asia 'is a very important region which does not get enough attention in our parliamentary work,' says German parliamentarian Petra Ernstberger. Pakistan's favorite Islamists belong to the Haqqani group Interview: why US tax money is ending up in Taliban pockets Interview with German aid organization GIZ on aid in Pakistan Nuclear India-Pakistan-Iran: The troubled triangle India, Pakistan and Iran have a complicated and troubled relationship. The recent IAEA report has made it all the more complicated. China and Russia call for major investment to stimulate growth India and Pakistan talk trade to bolster ties Transparency needed to avoid a water war China and India must learn to get along Afghanistan US soldier sentenced to life for 'thrill kills' US Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs has been sentenced to life for slaying three unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Gibbs led a rogue US army unit allegedly responsible for the 'thrill killings' of Afghan civilians. First half of 2011 most dangerous for Afghan civilians US Soldier sentenced to jail for murdering Afghans Don't Forget Afghan Civilians: Aid Agencies NL Promotion The Hungry World Every three seconds someone starves to death. DW-WORLD.DE takes a deeper look at the politics, the economy and the science of hunger. Each Monday anew. The causes and the answers. Coming home You only miss it, when it's gone. Your homeland. But what is it? Is it a country? A feeling? Watch our series "Coming Home" and tell us what you associate with your homeland.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011