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101 East - Malaysia: Whose God?

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Religious tensions are rising in Malaysia following a High Court ruling which declared non-Muslims could use the Arabic word 'Allah' when referring to God. [14 Jan 2010]

101 East - Singapore elections

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Singapore is renowned as an Asian powerhouse, boasting a clean government, a thriving economy and social cohesion. This week on 101 East, we ask if Singapore is ready for a political change.

101 East - North Korea's cinema of dreams

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's love of film is well-documented, but few outsiders know that he is revered as a genius of cinema by his own people. On this episode of 101 East we gain a rare insight into the beating heart of North Korea's film industry.

101 East - Australia: Selling the Farm

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China and the Middle East are buying up Australia's agricultural assets to secure food production

101 East - Japan's Ainu

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101 East looks at Japan's indigeneous people and their fight for cultural survival and acceptance. Over the last century, they have seen their traditions and their language stripped away, along with their ancestral lands. But after generations of oppression, racism and forced assimilation, change...

101 East - China's dirty secrets

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China's juggernaut economy is the envy of the world, but at what cost to the country's people and environment? 101 East investigates.

101 East - China's labour pains

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Change is sweeping through China's workshops and factories, where workers' demands are growing as they realise their value to employers and the Chinese economy. On this edition of 101 East, we look at the changing face of China's labour force.

101 East - South Korea's Pop Wave

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South Korean pop music known as 'K-Pop', is flourishing around the world, finding new fans across Asia, Europe and the US. This film reveals the dark side of the increasingly popular industry.

101 East - Hong Kong: Mainland Invasion

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Hong Kong's health and education services are being stretched to the limit from demand by mainland China, which Hong Kong residents say is an "invasion".

101 East - Tough love: An education

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Is 'Tiger parenting' the key to Asian academic success and what happens when the pressure becomes too much?

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Long Way From Home - Aljazeera.com


Long Way From Home
Aljazeera.com
The Libyan uprising triggered the flight of hundreds of thousands of Asian labourers. Some, however, were forced to stay in the war-torn country. 101 East reports on the migrant workers stranded in the Middle East in Long Way From Home.

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South Korea's Pop Wave - Aljazeera.com


South Korea's Pop Wave
Aljazeera.com
But punishing schedules and contracts, plus links to prostitution and corruption have revealed a dark side to the industry. Meanwhile critics claim K-Pop is too manufactured to create mega-international stars or to sustain its future. 101 East explores ...

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Public Input Sought on Greenlink Routes - Patch.com


Public Input Sought on Greenlink Routes
Patch.com
Come to a Public Information meeting at Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road on Thursday, February 23, between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm to talk with planners from Greenlink and the City of Mauldin. Call 298-8979 for more info.

Kick off spring with St. Patrick's Day Fun Run - White Mountain Independent


Kick off spring with St. Patrick's Day Fun Run
White Mountain Independent
Celebrate spring and enjoy the fresh air with a St. Patrick's Day Fun Run, featuring a 5K run (open to all ages) and a half-mile kid's fun run, on Saturday, March 17, at Nikolaus Homestead Park, 101 East Mills in Show Low. Registration begins at 7:30 ...

Idenesia: Can Indonesia Turn Overpopulation Into an Asset? - Jakarta Globe


Jakarta Globe
Idenesia: Can Indonesia Turn Overpopulation Into an Asset?
Jakarta Globe
That's the question posed by “Indonesia: Bursting at the Seams,” a 25-minute program aired by Al Jazeera's 101 East. Aired on Aug. 30, 2011, the video, I suppose, was a response to World Population Day, which falls on July 11.