Asia Compact | 07.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 07.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Culture India's artists struggle to safeguard free speech A string of bans and fatwas has reignited a debate about the freedom of artistic expression in the world's largest democracy. Artists are calling on the government to exercise more control over growing fundamentalism. Indian Internet users fear trend to oppression 'Intolerant' Indian state mulls ways to curb free speech Salman Rushdie might not attend Indian litfest after all Human Rights Activists press for decriminalization of sex work The UN has become a key forum for sex workers across Asia and Pacific to press for sex work reforms to ensure that sex workers get better access to health facilities and improve their lives. Human trafficking, prostitution thrive in Afghanistan HIV patients are still stigmatized in China Indonesia struggles to tackle AIDS News Russia Russian fighter jets briefly 'violate' Japanese airspace Japan's defense ministry has said two Russian fighter jets briefly breached its airspace off the northern tip of the island of Hokkaido, forcing Japanese fighters to scramble in response. Russia denied the intrusion. Japan, Russia move to heal 68-year territorial rift Asia North Korea North Korea revels in re-defections from the South Disillusionment with life in South Korea seems to have prompted a number of defectors from North Korea to return. Human rights activists suspect Pyongyang is putting pressure on them to come back through family members. North Korean defector calls on Europe for help Dictators are only human: North Korean artist North Koreans flee in search of freedom More DW More DW Suggestions welcome! Nominate your favorites for the 2013 Bobs Awards Do you know bloggers, journalists or net activists who fight for human rights and for freedom of speech? Nominate your favorite for the Bobs Awards. To find out how and for more information on the Bobs, go here. More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013