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Newsline 31.10.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Syria UN envoy calls on China to help end Syria crisis UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has called on China to play an active role in ending the civil war in Syria. Meanwhile, government warplanes continue to bomb the suburbs of Damascus. There are still ways to end Syria's violence World Environment India to ban plastic bags Plastic bags not only clutter up the city, but also pose a threat to animals which eat them while foraging for food. Now, Delhi wants to put a ban on them, again. But over 20,000 people risk losing jobs due to this ban. Nationwide strike a partial success in India Indian shopkeepers strike against foreign retailers 'The mountain of trash' EU considers an end to the plastic bag Trade Asia is of growing importance for German trade For Germany's automotive, engineering and chemical industries, Asia is a vital market. Just how important is being discussed at the Asia Pacific Conference of German Business in Gurgaon, India from November 1 - 3. More muscle needed in Indo-EU ties German winemakers seek to win over the Chinese With the new Asia strategy comes a new sense of modesty Human Rights Pakistan's rights record slammed by UN As Pakistan seeks to become a member of the United Nations' Human Rights Council, the West has once again expressed 'serious concern' over human rights violations in the Islamic country. Pakistani women continue to fight gender inequality The UN probes Pakistani disappearances Pakistani TV show converts non-Muslims Education Latvian children's book sparks controversy A controversial new children's book is teaching kids alternative notions of gender to encourage greater equality. But critics say the book endangers traditional notions of the family and promotes homosexuality. EU divided over issue of gender quotas Do clothes make the (wo)man? Tunisian women fight new 'sexist' constitution Greece Greek economic forecasts worse than expected Greece's economic crisis is worse than previously thought, with both the recession and public deficit deeper than originally forecast. Athens is currently trying to meet austerity targets in order to receive more aid. Second haircut for Greece will be unavoidable: troika Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012