Japan: what next for the Fukushima exclusion zone?

As the world monitors the hourly developments of the nuclear crisis in Japan, we take a look at the area closest to the danger zone. Half a year on from Pakistan's historic deluge, our reporter Sylvain Rousseau brings us an update on the monsoon victims. And 'women at work' in India, in one of the world's last matrilineal ethnic groups, the fairer sex is in charge.

THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nadia Charbit

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25/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

France begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

It is ten years since the beginning of the Afghan war and the first company of French soldiers has returned home for good. Also, after a two-year-old child is left to suffer after a hit and run accident, Chinese society questions whether it has started to lose its moral fabric. Finally, we look at the costs of the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand feels the pinch that follows the scrum.

16/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Is there really a new found freedom in Burma?

Burma's authoritarian regime loosens its grip, but is it just going through the motions? We also head to Cambodia where our reporter shows us the effects of flooding in Cambodia. Finally, forget Will and Kate, we bring you a royal wedding with a happiness factor you can actually measure!

09/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan: a decade of war

First, we focus on the 10-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan - with foreign troops planning their withdrawal, women are afraid of losing the little ground they've won. Next, the Chinese are learning to voice their environmental concerns. Finally, a religious quiz show finds a following in Pakistan.

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Tense relations between Pakistan and the US

First, we take a look at the allegations behind increasingly tense relations between Pakistan and the US. Next, in Japan, it seems no amount of reassurance and procedure can lay fears of radiation and food safety to rest. Finally, with Chinese women giving up on country life, lonely farmers turn to "imported wives", with disastrous consequences.

25/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Why kill Burhanuddin Rabbani?

The assassination of the Afghan government's chief peace negotiator indicates that authorities are facing a new, targeted security challenge. Also, thousands of Pakistanis face a number of health problems as a month of deadly floods once again appears to have left authorities at a loss. Finally, we take a look at the Kiwi exception. In New Zealand prostitution is legal, and the Rugby World Cup means that fans are fair game.

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