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麻豆社 foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie.

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Thu 18 Feb 2010 11:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:24

  • When Taliban fighters change sides

    The Afghan government is having some success in winning over pro-Taliban fighters but guaranteeing the security of those who give up their arms is proving difficult, as Martin Patience explains.

    Duration: 05:13

  • The Charles Massi affair

    In the Central African Republic, the death of a rebel leader and former minister has left the government in a very awkward position, as Chris Simpson reports.

    Duration: 05:48

  • Glimmer of hope in North Korea

    Paul Danahar meets some of the young generation of North Koreans that he believes may offer the country a brighter future.

    Duration: 05:00

  • New-found wealth of Indonesia

    Indonesia was once the poor relation compared to neighbours like Singapore and Malaysia but not any more. Karishma Vaswani finds the country's new confidence is reflected in Jakarta's shopping malls.

    Duration: 05:48

  • 'Exchange of populations'

    The descendants of Pontic Greeks come back to Turkey every year to celebrate the Feast of the Virgin, more than 90 years since their ancestors were expelled. Neil Trevithick follows their journey.

    Duration: 05:35

Broadcast

  • Thu 18 Feb 2010 11:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4