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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Nadia Charbit

Presenter

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North Korea flexes nuclear might

In this edition: North Koreas' nuclear capability is under scrutiny. The trial of Nobel laureat Aung San Suu Chi continues in Burma. And, In Pakistan the army steps up it's assault on Taliban militants.

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The campaign in Iran and other Asia news

In this edition: we focus on the trial of Burmese pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi; campaigning gets under way for the presidential election in Iran; and peace remains uncertain in Sri Lanka, despite the end of the civil war.

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Pentagon changes its top commander in Afghanistan

In this edition: the top US commander in Afghanistan is dismissed; the Pakistani army's offensive against the Taliban in the Swat valley creates a humanitarian crisis; and Roxana Saberi is freed from prison.

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Indian dancer hopes to swing the elections

In this week's edition: we analyse the situation in Sri Lanka; Indian dancer Mallikha Sarabhai spins into a new political career and it's a happy birthday to Nintendo's GameBoy, which turns 20.

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Kissing banned in Asia to curb flu outbreak

The week in Asia looks into how the continent is responding to influenza A (H1N1). Also in today's show: focus on the Tamil Tigers' chief and his nemesis in Colombo; exploring the environmental threat to Indonesia; and a peculiar festival in China.

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