Asia Compact | 14.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 14.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Politics Maldives crisis continues, India to play role Former president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, who has taken refuge at the Indian Embassy after a court ordered his arrest, has called on Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed to step down and call an election. Maldives ex-president arrested Maldives to investigate power transfer, violence Culture Defying norms to celebrate Valentine's Day Liberal Pakistanis celebrate Valentine's Day every year despite opposition from religious groups. But some analysts say that Valentine's Day is more about Western consumerism in Pakistan than a day of romance. Being a non-believer in Pakistan Young Pakistani filmmakers attempt to revive cinema Fashion event attempts to show Pakistan's progressive side Human Rights Child sexual abuse 'disturbingly common' in India Social stigmas make it difficult for Indians to talk about the sexual abuse of children in public. Activists have also blamed the government for failing to adequately protect children. Child slaves crowd the skeletons in India's closet No country for women, abuse runs high in India A real 'taboo for Pakistani society' Environment Germans help preserve beauty of Ha Long Bay Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is known for its breathtaking beauty. Environmental awareness campaigns and a German project are helping to preserve that beauty from the pollution of tourism and mining. Paper giant pledges to end deforestation Iran pays a high price for cheap Chinese products Lawmakers support sustainable tourism in Myanmar 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