Asia Compact | 24.10.2012, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 24.10.2012 | 18:00 UTC Asia Afghanistan Human trafficking, prostitution thrive in Afghanistan Thousands of Afghan girls and boys are trafficked into neighboring countries and sold into slavery each year. Though it is taboo, prostitution is alive and thriving - at the cost of those forced to work in it. Afghanistan: a cultural no man's land? 'Kabul is less conservative than Pakistani cities' 'Afghanistan's women have come a long way' Animals Indian geckos are in high demand for HIV 'cures' Tokay geckos are being caught and trafficked from northeastern Indian states to Southeast Asian countries, where many people believe that medicines made from gecko meat can cure diseases such as HIV. World biodiversity conference opens in India Dog days for Delhi's homeless Cambodian wildlife endangered by land concessions Terrorism Obama says Pakistanis knew about bin Laden Pakistani experts say that President Obama's remark that former al Qaeda leader bin Laden would have escaped if the US had sought Pakistan's permission is proof that the US does not trust Islamabad on terrorism issues. Either US presidential candidate 'good for India' Disillusioned Pakistanis loathe Obama less than Romney Pakistan's ISI chief visits the US for talks Military Legal gray areas permit German covert missions Their missions are dangerous and covert. Details about German Special Forces operations are only revealed in the aftermath - if at all. And even then, not much information gets out. Afghans condemn German colonel's promotion German special forces reportedly catch Taliban chief Afghanistan seeks strong partnerships More DW More DW Learning by Ear – Destination: Togo! DW's multimedia edutainment program asked listeners to submit their stories about a personal event that changed their lives. The winning story will be staged in Lomé/Togo. Follow the theatre workshop online! More DW PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch. More DW Kick off! Bundesliga action on Facebook The passion and the action of the Bundesliga – every game, every goal, every week. Get involved and discuss German soccer with real fans around the world. Once the last whistle has blown, we get you up to speed. More DW Kultur.21 – The culture magazin on Facebook Discover culture. Germany has become a hub of creativity for the 21st century. The world is watching what trends are emerging from Berlin and beyond. Find out more on our Facebook page. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012