Asia Pacific Program for 5 October 2011
Afghanistan signs strategic partnership with India
Afghanistan's President has signed a strategic partnership agreement with India during a two day visit to New Delhi.
Listen: Windows Media
India-Afghan partnership sends message to Pakistan
The India-Afghanistan agreement is seen as a sharp rebuke to Pakistan, a key American ally in the fight against terrorism.
Listen: Windows Media
Tourists return, as peace prevails in Kashmir
A year after violence gripped major parts of Indian-administered Kashmir that saw fierce clashes between police and student protestors leading to over 100 deaths in three months, relative calm has prevailed this summer.
Listen: Windows Media Read: Transcript
Indonesia's TNI turns 66, but has the military matured?
Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono has asked the Indonesian military to cooperate with National Police, in efforts to fight terrorism.
Listen: Windows Media Read: Transcript
Floods threaten Bangkok
In Thailand the severe monsoon season has now killed more than 200 people in the worst flooding in decades.
Listen: Windows Media
Scientists say Asia will run out of timber 2038
A new report by Australian scientists has made a dire prediction for the future of Asian forests.
Listen: Windows Media Read: Transcript
Golfers take on Australian Nullarbor Challenge
A number of outback communities are hosting a competition touted as the world's longest golf course.
Listen: Windows Media Read: Transcript
Please note
Some items above may have appeared in recent emails. This is because the story has been updated and contains additional information, for example, a program's transcript.
How do I Unsubscribe?
To unsubscribe click here.
Legals
This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.
