Asia Compact | 23.11.2012, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 23.11.2012 | 19:00 UTC Asia Justice Indian rights activists call for death penalty abolishment The Mumbai execution was hailed by many Indians but there are others who opposed it, citing reasons that the death penalty should be abolished. Kasab's hanging has, however, reignited the death penalty debate in India. Mumbai execution may have long-term effects Legal experts say Kasab won't be hanged any time soon 14 hanged in two days – The death penalty in Afghanistan International Relations Muslim nations tiptoe between commerce and religion Experts say that democratic forces in the so-called Developing Eight (D-8) Muslim nations are under threat and that economic progress could be impeded by the rise of Islamism in their societies. Pakistan drifts toward China as US loses patience Afghanistan's neighbors wary of US influence Pakistan in search of regional partners Justice 14 hanged in two days – The death penalty in Afghanistan The Afghan authorities have confirmed that 14 prisoners on death row were executed over days earlier this week. The reason given for the executions: political pressure from the government. Child labor promotes abuse in Afghanistan Afghans of two minds over German withdrawal Pakistan hands over Taliban prisoners to Afghans News Afghanistan Taliban suicide attack kills two, wounds dozens in Afghanistan A suicide bomber has killed at least two and wounded over 50 people, among them several foreign troops. The Taliban said the attack was revenge for a series of executions by the Afghan government. NATO in Afghanistan More DW More DW Those Germans Punctual and unfashionable, orderly and up-tight–there are lots of clichés about Germans. DW will throw all that into question with the multimedia special "Those Germans" starting November 21.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012