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The hazards of reporting in Pakistan

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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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