Asia Compact | 18.11.2011, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 18.11.2011 | 19:00 UTC   Asia Politics Thais protest against possible amnesty for ex-PM Thaksin Hundreds of Thais have protested amid reports that the government wants to bring back fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. A day-long rally is planned for Monday. Yingluck's priority is to close the gap Red Shirts threaten protest Ousted PM's sister to stand for election in Thailand Diplomacy German foreign minister visits Pakistan On a three-day official visit to Islamabad, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has praised Pakistan for its contribution to the 'War on Terror' and said Berlin will continue its to support Pakistan. "Pakistan is not a failed state," says German MP German foreign minister pledges support to Pakistan in terror fight Germany and Pakistan sign trade deal Women Pakistani civil society hails passage of women's protection bill Pakistani civil society has hailed the passage of a women's rights bill by the country's National Assembly as a significant achievement in a society where women are subject to rampant discrimination. Young Pakistani girls learn to speak up for their rights The plight of women in South Asia - a new poll indicts several countries Pakistan's Jahangir receives UNESCO Prize for promoting human rights War crimes Sri Lanka jails ex-army chief for three years A Sri Lankan court has jailed former army chief Sarath Fonseka for three years over allegations that he ordered the execution of surrendering LTTE rebels during a 2009 military operation against militants. Sri Lankan ex-army chief convicted Fonseka challenges poll results in court International community should increase the pressure on Sri Lanka, experts say More DW 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