- FRANCE 24

10/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Maldives: Trouble in paradise

In the Maldives, the nation's first democratically elected president was ousted from office but is vowing to fight back. Could the Japanese be facing extinction? New data shows that Japan's population is ageing at a staggering rate. And rebranding Kolkata - the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal is working on making its gritty image a thing of the past.

03/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Are Pakistan's spies helping the Taliban?

A secret NATO report reinforces suspicions of links between the Taliban and the Pakistani secret services. In Cambodia, Khmer Rouge jailer Duch, who was accused of crimes against humanity, has seen his appeal answered with an increased sentence of life in prison. Finally, in China a massive river pollution case in the south of the country has activists blaming poor industry supervision in the name of profit.

27/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan: the world's most deadly country for journalists

Another journalist has been killed in Pakistan, making it the most dangerous place in the world to work as a reporter. We meet the courageous men and women putting their lives at risk. We then join the campaign trail with the man who could be the next prime minister of India, Rahul Gandhi. Finally, families separated under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia are brought back together thanks to the latest reality TV show there.

20/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan: a government in political crisis

Issues of corruption and presidential immunity are plaguing Pakistan's civilian government, which is under pressure from both the military and the judiciary. President Sarkozy announces that France is suspending its military and training operations in Afghanistan following the fatal shooting of several French troops by an Afghan soldier. Finally, Indonesia takes drastic new action to stop dare-devils from hitching a free, if dangerous, train ride.

13/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: a slow political openness

Burmese authorities continue their efforts towards national reconciliation, brokering a ceasefire with a major rebel group. Meanwhile, North Korea's young leader celebrates his birthday in a shroud of secrecy and idolisation his late father would have been proud of. Finally, a Pakistani supermodel sparks a scandal by challenging not just Muslim values but also the powerful secret services.

08/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan: Taliban looking for an office in Qatar

Are the Taliban poised to enter into new negotiations? They say they are and will open a political office in Qatar to prove it. Meanwhile, people in Beijing want the Chinese government to take a leaf out of the US's book when it comes to pollution. Finally, in India’s Kashmir valley, many of the area's Christians were forced to spend Christmas in fear.

25/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

North Korea: rise of a default leader

In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un is poised to take over power following his father's death. Also, a population in shock deals with the gruesome consequences of the floods in the Philippines. And finally, we take a look back at 2011 across Asia.

18/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Olympus: a blurry financial picture

Japanese camera-maker Olympus is not smiling for the picture, as it is engulfed in a messy and expensive scandal. Meanwhile, China’s Confucius prize winner this year is Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. However, the laureate himself did not make the trip to claim his award. Finally, we head to India to discover the story of an Indian cobbler who has become the untouchable with the Midas touch.

11/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan's holy day becomes a bloodbath

First, Afghanistan's holy day, Ashura, becomes a bloodbath as dozens are killed in the bombing of a Shia shrine. Also, we delve into a massive corruption scandal rocking Indian politics. Next, we investigate the tens of thousands of children being trafficked in China. Finally, we take a look at a very cute method of managing international relations - Chinese panda diplomacy to be exact!

04/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan/US: heading for a break-up?

Anger reaches fever pitch on the streets of Pakistan after a NATO attack killed two dozen of its soldiers. How will Washington salvage ties? Meanwhile, the operator of Japan's damaged Fukushima plant says the meltdown may be worse than it first thought - an eyewitness report takes us to the heart of the damage. Finally, we head to South Korea where the state offers substantial rewards to people who grass up law-breakers.