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The North Korean lift-off

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North Korea celebrates its first successful rocket launch, a lift-off which worries the international community. Next, our reporters in India's Gujarat province introduce us to an up and coming candidate for the Indian premiership. Finally, the world pays homage to late sitar master Ravi Shankar.

THE WEEK IN ASIA
China's 'next generation' of leaders
16/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

China's 'next generation' of leaders

The Chinese Communist party has a freshly appointed leadership. We give you a run-down of who’s who in the new political elite. Staying in China, we visit the country’s richest village: an impressive example of a hybrid of communism and capitalism. Finally, on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia, a team of scientists are on a mission to save the "big-headed turtles", a species teetering on the verge of extinction.
Special edition on China: the new generation of the Communist Party
08/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Special edition on China: the new generation of the Communist Party

We head to China for a special edition of The Week in Asia, as the 18th Nation Congress of the Communist Party takes place in Beijing. Vice-President Xi Jinping is widely expected to take over as the new head of state from Hu Jintao. We went to meet some Chinese people, who don’t get a say on who takes over at the top, but do get to elect local officials in rural communities.
The future of Pakistan's schools in jeopardy
02/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

The future of Pakistan's schools in jeopardy

First, Pakistan's schools are coming under attack from the Taliban, putting the education of future generations in jeopardy. Next, how Pakistanis and the people of Afghanistan believe the US presidential elections will effect their lives. Finally, how the centuries old art of snake charming in India is under threat from the authorities.
Sectarian violence spreads in Burma
26/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

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.
Pakistan: The good Doctor Khan?
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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