Inside Afghanistan's largest police academy

French police officers train their counterparts in Afghan police schools as François Hollande promises to withdraw troops from the country by the end of the year. Next, in India, working conditions on tea estates come under scrutiny in the state of Assam. Finally, the world’s second-tallest building attracts the tourists - despite lying in an earthquake zone.

THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nadia Charbit

Presenter

25/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

The heavy toll of terror

We start in Japan, a country hit hard by the deadly hostage crisis in the Algerian desert. Ten Japanese were among the dozens of foreigners killed when Islamist terrorists stormed the In Amenas gas plant. Next, we head to a village in the Indian state of Rajasthan where an unofficial law has been imposed: single women cannot use mobile phones. And a Bali court hands down the death penalty to a British grandmother who was caught with almost 5 kilos of cocaine in her suitcase.

18/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Beijing air pollution hits record levels

Air pollution in Beijing hits a record high but the government is being unusually open about it. Next, we look at the fisherman in Pakistan and India being used as diplomatic bargaining chips. Finally, we look at why trade along the fabled silk road in Afghanistan is becoming scarcer and scarcer.

11/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

China: Standing up against censorship

When a Chinese censor gets heavy handed, journalists stage a rare rebellion. Is this a sign of growing dissent in the country? Meanwhile, is India's Parsi community in danger of disappearing? We head to Mumbai, which is home to the world’s biggest Parsi population. Finally, put on your warmest clothes as we take you to the largest ice and snow festival in the world!

04/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

India: a sobering case for women's rights

As India prepares to try the men accused of gang-raping and killing a 23-year-old student, we take a look at how this gruesome case could bring about much-needed change. Next, French troops leave Afghanistan with more than they arrived with: Afghan translators will be evacuated with them. Finally, forget the Orient express, try Cambodia's Bamboo train: tourists and goods alike are welcome on this alternative means of transportation.

28/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

The hazards of reporting in Pakistan

We take you to Pakistan, where being a journalist can mean putting your life on the line. Next, we examine some of the challenges facing Japan's newly sworn-in prime minister. Finally, China tries to wean itself off imported technology and gather the know-how to go it alone.

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