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Worldfocus Radio: Haiti and DR — Unequal Neighbors

In the aftermath of last week’s earthquake in Haiti, the Dominican Republic has expressed solidarity with its neighbor. Though Haiti and the DR share the island of Hispaniola, their histories,...

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In South Sudan, schools still function under trees

Jen Marlowe is an independent journalist with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She is currently documenting and writing about education, infrastructure and health care, which remain among the...

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U.N. aid worker recounts rescue after 5 days under rubble

Jens Kristensen, a senior humanitarian officer with the UN’s peacekeeping force in Haiti, survived for five days under the rubble of the UN headquarters. He was rescued on January 17th. When the quake...

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‘Drone porn’ develops a cult following on the internet

As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become increasingly central to America’s wars, “drone porn” has taken the internet by storm with captivating aerial images of death and destruction. The Defense...

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China’s air quality improves but remains highly polluted

In our broadcast this week, we showed how some Chinese drivers are opting for knockoff electric cars that are non-polluting and cheap. But some of our viewers commented that most of the electricity...

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Iraqi refugee family struggles to earn livelihood in Syria

More than 4 million Iraqis have fled their homes since the Iraq War began in 2003. An estimated 1.2 million have taken refuge in Syria. In our Worldfocus original video, Charity Tooze reports on a...

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Travel the Trans-Siberian Railroad with Google Maps

Haven’t you always wanted to travel the Trans-Siberian railroad? Now you can take one of the great train journeys of the world without leaving the comfort of your own home. A new joint venture between...

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Marijuana laws loosen gradually around the globe

During a recent rise in drug violence along the Mexican border, many critics of the drug war have called for a change in U.S. policy toward marijuana use. Worldfocus compares current marijuana policy...

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Shopping for Syrian merchandise in Damascene bazaars

Cari Machet is a multimedia producer who has traveled extensively in the Middle East. She writes here about what she found for sale on a recent trip to Syria. The branding of U.S. corporations has...

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Providing hope for troubled youth in Israel

Israel’s Hadassah Neurim Youth Village, founded in 1948, offers a second chance for a diverse group of young people who are having trouble in traditional schools. On a recent trip to Israel, Worldfocus...

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Cultures around the world at risk of losing their languages

Linguists predict that over half of the almost 7,000 languages spoken in the world today will disappear by the end of the century. According to Ethnologue, 473 languages currently are close to...

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Iraqi election campaign heats up ahead of landmark vote

Al Arabiya news channel, which broadcasts out of Dubai in the  United Arab Emirates, reported this week on how the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary election is playing out. Just a few years ago, Iraqi...

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Maldivian leader sees peril and promise in country’s future

Mohammed Waheed Hassan was elected vice president in the Maldives’ first democratic elections in 30 years. In this extended interview, he talks about why he believes his nation faces grave danger from...

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South Yemeni separatists continue agitating for secession

The southern parts of Yemen were part of the independent, pro-Soviet nation of South Yemen until 1994. In these southern provinces, opposition to the central government is growing. Some fear that the...

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In Middle East, leaders on religious left offer reconciliation

Despite the seemingly continuous strife in the region, a few notable religious figures have emerged who stand for interfaith dialogue and Middle Eastern reconciliation. Religious politicians are...

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Ethiopian marathon runner fueled by homeland

Long-distance running is not only Ethiopia’s national sport; it is a source of pride for Ethiopians all over the world. Ethiopia boasts a long list of champion long-distance runners, including Abebe...

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Traditions thrive in remote island chain of Tonga

Worldfocus producer Megan Thompson recently completed a series on climate change and small island nations. During the time she spent in Tonga, she was struck by the strength of its cultural traditions....

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On the road in Mumbai with a Muslim female taxi driver

For her project The Taxi Takes on Terror, freelance documentary filmmaker Vandana Sood reported from India’s largest city last year through conversations with the cab drivers. In the course of her...

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Moroccan hip-hop group fuses traditional music with rap

During a reporting trip to Morocco last year, Worldfocus’ Hoda Osman, Rebecca Haggerty and Megan Thompson met the members of hip-hop group H-Kayne. (View full post to see video) We met up with H-Kayne...

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At home with Moroccan champions

Last year while on a reporting trip to Morocco, producer Rebecca Haggerty and producer/cameraperson Megan Thompson met an unusual family. The El Gaara sisters, who live in Rabat, Morocco, are athletic...

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