China’s Bo Xilai scandal deepens

The mystery surrounding the fall from grace of Chinese politician, Bo Xilai, deepens as his wife is suspected of murdering a British businessman. Next, fears of a Tsunami sent waves of panic around the rim of the Indian Ocean- has the trauma of 2004 meant safety lessons have been learnt? Finally, hitting the roads in India is a risky business, even more so without a helmet- we find out why many women choose not to don safety gear, illegally.

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Nadia Charbit

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19/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan: The good Doctor Khan?

We introduce you to the man behind Pakistan's nuclear standing, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, a controversial figure with high-flying political ambitions. Next, we head to Afghanistan where our reporters take you behind the scenes of Kabul’s high-security airport. Finally, a fiery argument between Australian politicians brings new meaning to the word "misogyny".

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Philippines: A historic peace plan

In the Philippines separatist rebels have reached a compromise with the government to end a long and brutal conflict. In Pakistan, was a 14 year old schoolgirl too much of a threat to the Taliban? A pint-sized rights activist was shot in the head this week, leaving the country in shock. Finally, it’s the Chinese Nobel Prize winner that authorities can get behind. Author Mo Yan gets the nod from Stockholm.

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Burma: Eldorado or mirage?

As the new Burma opens up to the world, the world is rushing in to get a piece of the action. Our correspondent looks at the challenges ahead. Next, forget rolling green slopes and temperate climes - in China's Gobi desert, wine-making is a whole different story. Finally, we look at how Thailand is sending its teenage delinquents to boot camp.

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Nepal: bad luck or human error?

It's a sad start to Nepal's autumn climbing season, the peak time for tourism, after both a deadly avalanche and plane crash. Next, overcrowding, violence and a mass riot: Chinese electronics firm Foxconn is back in the headlines. Finally, Afghan authorities try to tackle the rise in insider attacks - we take a look at the re-vetting process.

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India: conflicting communities, shared trauma

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