26/06/2009
Personal stories behind the news from all over the world. With Ritula Shah.
On today's programme: Fleeing from the Taliban; how to be a 'good wife'; and running marathons at 98.
On today's programme: Fleeing from the Taliban; how to be a 'good wife'; and running marathons at 98. With Ritula Shah.
Refugees in Pakistan
They fled from the battle with the Taliban - Javeria Malik from Action Aid tells Outlook how Pakistan's refugees are coping.
Zambia's wife teachers
The women in Zambia teaching the traditional qualities they say you need to be a good wife.
The 98 year old marathon runner
Running and training - the fitness and health secrets of 98 year old Fauja Singh
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