karsai is expected to step down as president the same year. that combination threatens the power virtue. karsai says he hopes peace talks with the taliban can be restarted in order to improve security of afghanistan and raise the prospects for development. nhk world, kabul. >>> a lot of japanese don't rely on expensive gym memberships or fancy equipment to stay fit. they work out the old fashioned way. all they need to do is rise early and turn on the radio. he's more. >> reporter: early in the morning at the tokyo park, some people exercise before work. others just enjoy the fresh air. around the corner, these people are getting ready. >> reporter: at 6:30 on the dot, they move to the instructions from the radio. everyone seems to find easy to follow along. well, almost everyone. >> translator: i've been coming here for 25 years with my dog. >> translator: i push myself and come here to enjoy the morning. >> reporter: kimuri is a certified radio instructor. she turns 80 this year and comes here every morning rain or shine. >> translator: if y

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