24/03/2012
Kate Adie introduces correspondents with despatches from Afghanistan, Guinea-Bissau, Burma, Germany and Egypt.
Afghans enjoy New Year celebrations but Lyse Doucet finds they are concerned about what the months ahead may bring
John James travels to the west African state of Guinea-Bissau and finds unexpected charms amidst its shadows
The Burmese are finding out that recent reforms in their country have encouraged tourists to return. Caroline Hawley has been seeing what it has to offer the international visitor
The Egyptians are preparing to vote for a new president and Jon Leyne has been finding out there are hundreds of people who feel they should have the job
Gavin Esler meets Chancellor Merkel in Berlin and considers to what extent Germans feel obliged to help the poorer nations of southern Europe.
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Introduction
Duration: 00:25
New Year omens
Lyse Doucet in Afghanistan says that, as people celebrate the Persian New Year, they also know they face two years of uncertainty leading up to the withdrawal of foreign forces.
Duration: 05:16
Presidential hopefuls
In Egypt, Jon Leyne meets some of the 900 candidates hoping to be elected the country鈥檚 next president.
Duration: 05:24
Angela Merkel鈥檚 dilemma
Gavin Esler talks to the German Chancellor who juggles an instinct for thrift with the need to help the less well-off nations in the Eurozone.
Duration: 05:26
'Unexpected charm'
In Guinea-Bissau, John James says that, despite sometimes violent upheaval within the political elite, the atmosphere in the streets is warm and friendly.
Duration: 05:45
Election fever
Caroline Hawley gets caught up in the election campaign of Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma embraces political reforms.
Duration: 05:24
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- Sat 24 Mar 2012 11:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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