Asia Compact | 15.01.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 15.01.2018 | 19:00 UTC News Philippines government under fire over decision to shutter news site The Rappler online news site is one of several news organizations that have been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte's 'war on drugs' that has killed nearly 4,000 people, and generated critical news coverage. Duterte's 'war on drugs' in the Philippines Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte hails the bloodiest day in his 'war on drugs' Environment oceans Sunken oil tanker: How to protect the high seas environment? An Iranian oil tanker that sunk in the East China Sea is prompting fears of damage to marine life. Why do oil spills keep happening and who is responsible when it's in international waters? Surfers fighting pollution Cotton wool for oil spills AfricaLink on Air - 18 October 2017 Living Planet: Save our seas Bodies found on burning oil tanker in East China Sea UN resolves to end ocean plastic waste Nigeria: Oil spills lead to increased newborn mortality in the Niger Delta The legacy of Deepwater Horizon: What researchers learned about oil spills Illegal drift nets continue to ravage the seas News Sri Lanka lifts alcohol ban for women - and then quickly restores it Women in Sri Lanka have long been banned from buying alcohol and working in bars and liquor stores. The government lifted the ban, only to reverse its decision less than a week later. Sri Lanka foreign minister resigns over corruption charges Sri Lanka admits to massive 'baby farm' adoption schemes in the 1980s Asia Japan's love affair with vending machines Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita in the world. They play a key role in Japanese culture and society, and not just in keeping people in the big cities well hydrated. Meeting Japan's robot priest 'Comfort women' dispute: Japan's Abe to snub South Korea's Olympics invite? Search for work-life balance to worsen Japan's labor shortage Japan opens first drive-through funeral service The violent world of Japan's sumo wrestlers Japan's 'love hotels' - places where anything goes Japan eyes aircraft carriers to counter North Korea, China   © Deutsche Welle 2018