Asia Compact | 28.11.2012, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 28.11.2012 | 19:00 UTC Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan prepares for an uncertain future The German cabinet has approved plans to reduce forces in Afghanistan to 3,300 by February 2012 and withdraw troops completely by the end of that year. What happens after that is what many Afghans wonder. Cabinet agrees German withdrawal from Afghanistan In Focus: NATO in Afghanistan German cabinet adopts troop reduction in Afghanistan Germany to help Afghanistan beyond 2014 France ends combat mission in Afghanistan Human Rights Dissidents remain unheard in Inner Mongolia Hada, a high-profile dissident from Inner Mongolia, has been detained by authorities for nearly two years after having spent 15 years in prison. His wife hopes for change following the recent party congress. Who profits from Mongolia's boom? New Mongolian government faces discontent Rampant racism a growing problem in Mongolia Defense Fears grow over new North Korea missile launch North Korea's neighbors are bracing themselves for the defiant regime again attempting to test-fire a rocket as part of events to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of the "Dear Leader." North Korean leader offers support to Assad Dictators are only human: North Korean artist North Korea denies nuclear test plan News Asia Rare bus drivers' strike in Singapore ended Singaporean authorities have ended a rare strike by migrant bus drivers by deploying riot police near their dormitory and threatening prosecution. The drivers had objected to being paid a quarter less than other staff. Indonesian migrant workers vulnerable to abuse abroad More DW More DW An iPod for your thoughts and pictures! We want to know about your favorite winter traditions and customs. Share your thoughts, experiences and pictures and have a chance at winning one of six iPods. We'll present the best entries at dw.dw/globalimpressions. 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