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Thailand flooding: fears rise for trapped Burmese migrants

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With flood waters still covering large swathes of Thailand, we look at the fate of the many illegal migrant workers, who have nowhere to flee. Also, our reporters meet the independent candidates running for election in China. They are using the internet to run against the ruling Communist party. Finally, we explore the rebirth of a Japanese tradition which is proving a smash hit. Ear cleaning, believe it or not, is the latest way to relax.

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