Asia Compact | 01.05.2018, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.05.2018 | 18:00 UTC Asia Indonesia: why underage girls are marrying Two separate underage couples held weddings in Indonesia last week after seeking approval from a religious court. The marriages have stirred strong criticism at home and abroad with calls to end child marriage. 'Tibeb Girls' fight for girls' rights in Ethiopia Combating child marriages Child marriage in Iran forces girls into a life of oppression UN: Child marriage dropped significantly in previous decade Why implementing child bride verdict is a challenge in India Banning child marriage, Honduras leads Americas and EU Filipino workers struggle as Philippines-Kuwait diplomatic ties worsen Labor protesters demand pay hikes and an end to illegal labor practices, while President Duterte declares a permanent ban on Filipino workers going to Kuwait as diplomatic ties continue to worsen. Ana P. Santos reports. Manila's midnight callers Philippines' ban on sending workers to Kuwait creates tension, confusion Foul-mouthed Duterte promises God he will stop swearing Business vs. environment — Philippines' Boracay Island faces closure Will divorce finally be legalized in Philippines? Philippines: Reported HIV subtype is treatable, says UNAIDS official News Myanmar army chief rejects Rohingya rape allegations as UN visits Myanmar's army chief has denied that his forces committed abuses against Rohingya Muslims. The UN is wrapping up a four-day visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh to investigate the reports. UNSC delegation visits Rohingya camp in Bangladesh Tearful Rohingya plead with visiting UN team in Bangladesh Myanmar 'militarizing' razed Rohingya villages in Rakhine – Amnesty The voice of the Rohingya refugees Rohingya women: Female Nobel laureates highlight Myanmar sexual violence EU extends arms embargo, prepares sanctions on Myanmar Dominican Republic opens diplomatic ties with China, drops Taiwan The Caribbean country has ended 77 years of diplomatic dealings with Taiwan and opened formal relations with China. The move leaves an ever-dwindling number of nations that support the island China claims as its own. China's business relations with L America 'The pope should rethink his policy toward China' Xi Jinping lays out vision for China in nationalistic speech to parliament Panama recognizes China and breaks diplomatic ties with Taiwan China lodges complaint after Trump's call with Taiwan president Africa: diplomatic battleground for China and Taiwan Chinese loans helping Latin America amid oil price slump China: Latin America's dangerous new friend   © Deutsche Welle 2018