Asia Pacific Program for 12 March 2012
Massacre of Afghan civilians by US soldier reopens old wounds
Afghanistan's parliament has issued an angry statement in the wake of a massacre of civilians by a US soldier.
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Burma's media reforms - how free is free?
The government of Burmese President Thein Sein may consult foreign and local journalists about the nation's information landscape and media laws.
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Australia aims to be food bowl of Asia.
The Australian government is calling for more foreign investment to boost infrastructure in the country's agriculture sector.
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Art exhibition portrays hopes of Japanese children
Japan has marked the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami by holding a minute silence for the twenty thousand who were killed or went missing.
Delivering brightness to refugee camps in Pakistan
More than 1 billion people around the world use kerosene lamps and other basic fuels for lighting, many of which also run the risk of sparking fires and emitting hazardous fumes.
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