Finding Comfort in Asia

18-Sep-16 10:00

How did it feel like to be home, and yet, not accepted? That's exactly what Afghan refugees faced, when they returned years after escaping the war in their country. Listen to that, and many more regional stories from Asia Calling, brought to you by Kantor Berita Radio 68H.

0:37 - Asia Calling 1 - Irom Sharmila broke her fast after a 16-year hunger strike

8:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Thailand drafted a new constitution again

16:10 - Asia Calling 3 - Afghan refugees return home

22:48 - Asia Calling 4 - Loopholes in India's labor law

29:35 - Asia Calling 5 - Sukarno's art collection

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Tags: Refugees, child labour, Sukarno, Constitution, art

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2:00 PM

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3:00 PM

Earth Matters

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4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) Former national tennis player Adam Jaya shares his experience being a professional athlete and his training routine.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

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