Asia Compact | 25.02.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 25.02.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Education Japan slashes funds for pro-Pyongyang schools The new right-of-center Japanese government has announced that it will revise legislation that provides subsidies to schools in the country that teach North Korea's views on world history, economics and politics. Shinzo Abe to tell US 'Japan is back' North Korea revels in re-defections from the South 'North Korea is unpredictable, isolated and dangerous' Religion Minorities fear for their lives in Pakistan Rights organizations say that religious minorities face increasing legal and cultural discrimination in Pakistan. Forced conversions and murders of Christians, Hindus and other minority groups are on the rise. Pakistani ambassador faces blasphemy allegations A dark Christmas for Pakistani Christians Being a non-believer in Pakistan Literature Writer tells her story in 'Pakistani Salad' Pakistani-German novelist Sarah Khan has already written three novels and is currently in Pakistan, researching for her next one. She spoke to DW about her current hometown Berlin and her Pakistani background. A literature festival at the heart of a troubled city Rushdie controversy resurfaces amid film protest Young Pakistani filmmakers attempt to revive cinema News Elections South Korea's first woman president takes office South Korea's first female president has taken the oath of office. In her inaugural address, Park Geun-hye urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions and promised a new era of economic prosperity. Pyongyang is not afraid of sanctions 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