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The 大象传媒's foreign correspondents around the world tell their stories and examine developments in their region, including stories from Bahrain, India, France, Germany and Kenya.

Bahrain: Rupert Wingfield Hayes examines why all sides in the bitter conflict there feel the controversy surrounding this weekend's Grand Prix can work in their favour.

France: It's an election which lacks a feel-good factor. Perhaps, Chris Morris feels, that's why all the campaigners are looking back, at a vision of a romantic, glorious French past.

Kenya: Mary Harper's in a huge refugee camp, run on international money, and contrasts life there with that in an impoverished village not far away.

India: His mother warned him against walking on ice, but Paul Howard finds it's the only way to visit a remote community high in the Himalayas.

Germany: Great excitement at the start of the white asparagus season. Steve Evans finds the vegetable dominating menus and conversation. But surely it's not an aphrodisiac?

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Sat 21 Apr 2012 11:30
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:27

  • Formula 1's dilemma in Bahrain

    Rupert Wingfield-Hayes examines why all sides in the bitter conflict there feel the controversy surrounding the Grand Prix can work in their favour.

    Duration: 05:25

  • French candidates recall glorious past

    As France prepares to vote for a new president, Chris Morris finds political rivals are keen to show that history is on their side.

    Duration: 05:14

  • Refugees鈥� sense of hopelessness

    In Kenya, Mary Harper visits a huge refugee camp, financed by international aid, and contrasts life there with that in an impoverished village not far away.

    Duration: 05:44

  • Himalaya community longs for a road

    The remote Himalayan region of Zanskar is cut off by snow for more than half the year but a permanent link to the world is gradually being constructed.

    Duration: 05:03

  • Germans fete asparagus season

    As the time of year for asparagus comes round again in Germany, Stephen Evans considers the country's love of seasonal eating.

    Duration: 05:45

Broadcast

  • Sat 21 Apr 2012 11:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4