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Sectarian violence spreads in Burma

In Burma, violence has flared-up between Rohingya Muslims and Buddhists. We look at the experiences of a young couple, who suffer the consequences everyday. Also, his wife was given a suspended death sentence for the murder of a British businessman, and now Bo Xilai has been expelled from China’s top legislature, paving the way for him to face criminal proceedings. Finally, France 24 correspondents spoke to punks in Indonesia whose tattoos and loud music are seen as offensive by local police.

20/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

How Japanese women slowly take political responsabilities

This week in Asia focuses on a Japanese female parliamentarian, who is raising hopes for other women. We also look at Afghan election fraud accusations and show how China is handling the H1N1 flu.
13/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nightmare drought continues for Indian farmers

In this edition: in Afghanistan, political tensions are still simmering following last presidential election, in India, farmers are facing the worst drought in twenty years and Japan's appetite for food recycling.
13/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistani Taliban step up their attacks after choosing new chief

In this edition: Two weeks after choosing a new chief, the Taliban are stepping up their attacks in Pakistan; the Dalai Lama left Taiwan last Friday after whipping up a political storm over Typhoon Morakot; Japan's pampered pooches.
17/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan's election

This edition of The Week in Asia is a special on Afghanistan's election, including profiles of the three main candidates, a look at daily life in the country and a report on the fight against the Taliban.

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