Asia Compact | 18.12.2012, 05:30 UTC

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Asia Compact 18.12.2012 | 05:30 UTC News Asia Panel: sabotage, negligence in Bangladesh factory fire A committee appointed by the government in Bangladesh has said a deadly factory fire last month appeared to be an act of sabotage. The panel found the factory's management ultimately responsible, owing to "negligence." Bangladesh factory tragedy: Who's responsible? Asia Animals India sees sharp rise in tiger deaths  India is striving hard to save its endangered big cats.  Despite conservation efforts, over 80 tigers have died so far this year with more than half of them victims to poaching. It's the highest figure in a decade. Japanese activist keeps pressure on whalers Indian geckos are in high demand for HIV 'cures' Cambodian wildlife endangered by land concessions News Afghanistan German President Gauck visits Afghanistan Joachim Gauck has made a surprise landing in Afghanistan to show "gratitude" to volunteers and soldiers. But elsewhere in the country on the same day, violence has ended in tragedy. NATO pledges continued support for Afghanistan Asia Politics South Korea prepares to decide Is South Korea set to have its first-ever female head of state, the daughter of a dictator, or will a liberal candidate replace the conservative incumbent? The electorate appears to be evenly split. Japan's old guard gets set for return Japan's old guard gets set for return South Korea picks female presidential candidate More DW More DW German-Jewish Cultural Heritage Join DW as we uncover traces of German-Jewish cultural heritage all around the world. DW's reporters travel from Chicago to Shanghai to find German-Jewish immigrants and retell their stories. More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions. More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012