Asia Compact | 14.11.2012, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 14.11.2012 | 19:00 UTC News Politics Japanese PM sets date for promised early elections Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has announced that he will dissolve Japan's parliament on Friday in preparation for early elections in December. The beleaguered premier is unlikely to fancy his chances in the vote. Okinawans struggle with US military presence United States US strengthens military presence in Australia US and Australian officials have announced details of a strengthening of their military partnership. The US plans to send powerful radar and telescope equipment to Australia as security priorities shift towards Asia. The Pentagon's pivot problems China China's Communist Party congress wraps up China's Communist Party has wrapped up its week-long congress in Beijing, where delegates chose a new central committee. Vice President Xi Jinping is expected to replace President Hu Jintao as party leader. Xi Jinping: the compromise candidate Asia Literature Swati Kaushal - Young, smart and savvy She is young, smart and savvy and she is being touted as the Indian Agatha Christie. Swati Kaushal has cosmopolitized the Female Indian cop.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012