Asia Compact | 13.04.2018, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 13.04.2018 | 18:00 UTC Asia Shocking rape and murder of eight-year-old divides Jammu and Kashmir #JusticeForAsifa has taken a spiteful turn, dividing the India-administered state on religious lines as the child's assault and death is being used by right-wing hardline Hindu groups to communally polarize the state. Rape-murder of girl in India exposes religious tensions Indian guru's rape conviction triggers riots Why implementing child bride verdict is a challenge in India How India's Muslims view the Kashmir dispute Rape of 8-month-old baby sickens India Opinion: Rape becomes a political tool in India #MeToo in India: 'Women's rights need more than just a social media campaign' Opinion Opinion: Pakistan needs ex-PM Sharif's political role now more than ever The Supreme Court's decision to ban ex-premier Sharif from politics has reinforced perception that the judiciary and the powerful army are trying to influence the upcoming general election, says DW's Shamil Shams. Sharif steps down after Supreme Court ruling Candidate with terror links contests ousted PM Sharif's seat in parliament Pakistan bars ex-premier Nawaz Sharif from politics for life Pakistan's Geo TV faces 'suspension' amid claims of pre-election rigging Why ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif turned against the powerful military Pakistani court topples PM Nawaz Sharif Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos Wife of ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif wins by-election viewed as test for dynasty Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Imran Khan: Nawaz Sharif's ouster 'strengthens Pakistani democracy' Opinion: Modi and Sharif mean business Asma Jahangir: 'Panama Papers report aimed at ousting PM Sharif' Pakistan elects Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as interim prime minister News Pakistan bars ex-premier Nawaz Sharif from politics for life Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from ever holding office, a court official says. Sharif was removed from power last year amid corruption allegations. Sharif steps down after Supreme Court ruling Opinion: Pakistan needs ex-PM Sharif's political role now more than ever Mashaal Radio shutdown: Is Pakistan suppressing foreign media? Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Paradise Papers expose tax schemes of global elite Pakistani court topples PM Nawaz Sharif Why ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif turned against the powerful military Donald Trump and TPP: Japan welcomes newfound interest in trade deal More than a year after he withdrew the US from the Trans Pacific Partnership, it seems Donald Trump could be interested in rejoining. Japan tentatively welcomed the move, but stressed the trade deal was "delicate." Leaders of 11 countries ink huge trade deal Can Europe exploit Trump's protectionism? America first, Japan second 'Potential for China to join TPP' after US withdrawal Did Donald Trump really just launch a trade war with China? Trump's TPP move boosts China's clout in Asia 11 Pacific nations to sign regional trade deal — without US   © Deutsche Welle 2018