Asia Compact | 29.10.2012, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 29.10.2012 | 19:00 UTC Asia India Indian PM reshuffles cabinet ahead of elections Experts say that the reshuffle of India's federal cabinet by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is aimed at wooing voters ahead of 2014 parliamentary elections and state elections in 2013. Singh faces political hardship as 80th approaches Arrest of cartoonist sparks debate over press freedom Experts discuss the reasons behind India's blackout Human Rights Taiwan's gays hope for a 'Marriage Revolution' What started a decade ago with a few hundred participants has now become the largest Asian gay pride parade. This year, well over 50,000 people showed up in the Taiwanese capital to show their support. Vietnam's capital holds first gay pride parade Indian Supreme Court hears 2009 gay sex verdict Gay conversion therapy gaining European followers News Asia Japan PM appeals against budget deadlock The Japanese government and opposition are at great odds over government spending. The country's prime minister has warned the stalemate over a new financing bill could threaten many public services. Asia Human Rights Germany's FES honors Pakistan's tribal journalists Germany's non-governmental organization FES has decided to bestow its human rights award on Pakistan's Tribal Union of Journalists for consolidating media freedom in one of the world's most dangerous regions. Pakistani journalists face threats from Islamists Freedom means insecurity for Pakistani journalists Kabul bans Pakistani newspapers More DW More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. 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