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Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009

Worldfocus Best of 2009

Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009

Our signature stories delve into issues around the world -- from the long-term effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam and escalating gang violence in Mexico to discrimination against whites in South Africa and Afghan immigrants in Iran. See our best Signature videos of the year.

Posted: December 24, 2009 16:21   Comments: 3
Greeks struggle to reclaim traditional Mediterranean diet

Signature Video

Greeks struggle to reclaim traditional Mediterranean diet

While traditional Mediterranean fare is among the healthiest on the planet, Greece now struggles with an obesity epidemic. Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson report on Greek efforts to reclaim their heritage of "slow food."

Posted: November 25, 2009 17:11   Comments: 13
Savoring slow food in Crete

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Savoring slow food in Crete

As part of their reporting on Greek efforts to stem the tide of obesity in their country, Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson visit "slow food" advocates Nikos and Lola Frantzeskakis. The pair share recipes for healthy -- and delicious -- dishes in Vamos, Crete using locally-grown vegetables, meats, and of course, olive oil.

Posted: November 25, 2009 17:10   Comments: 2
Ancient Greek values clash with modern treatment of gays

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Ancient Greek values clash with modern treatment of gays

Homosexuality dates back thousands of years in Ancient Greece, where same-sex relationships were well-known - even among the gods. But today in Greece, gay rights are not as accepted. Special correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson examine the state of gay marriage in Greece.

Posted: November 12, 2009 18:24   Comments: 5
The pitfalls of filming a big fat Greek wedding

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The pitfalls of filming a big fat Greek wedding

Producer Megan Thompson traveled to Greece last June for a Signature Story series. In order to find what gay Greeks were missing out on, she attended a celebrity wedding between a talk show host and member of parliament. See why Greek weddings are more exciting than invitation-only American receptions.

Posted: November 12, 2009 10:12   Comments: 1
Q&A: Safeguarding the world’s ancient treasures

Q&A

Q&A: Safeguarding the world’s ancient treasures

Worldfocus speaks with Cindy Ho of the advocacy organization Saving Antiquities for Everyone about the Parthenon marbles and the larger question of looting and antiquities around the world.

Posted: September 16, 2009 11:02   Comments: 7
Old and new at the Acropolis Museum in Greece

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Old and new at the Acropolis Museum in Greece

Go behind the scenes with an exclusive video tour of the Parthenon in Greece's new Acropolis Museum.

Posted: September 15, 2009 14:46   Comments: 0
Greeks lobby for return of Parthenon marbles to Athens

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Greeks lobby for return of Parthenon marbles to Athens

The opening of the Acropolis Museum in Greece this summer has reignited a controversy over some of the sculptures that adorned the Parthenon, the most famous monument of ancient Greece.

Posted: September 15, 2009 12:49   Comments: 5
Do Greece’s ancient treasures belong in London?

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Do Greece’s ancient treasures belong in London?

A collection of sculptures from Greece's famed Parthenon have a permanent home in the British Museum. Should they be returned to Greece? Students at the American College of Greece say yes, but Dimitris Plantzos of the University of Ioannina holds the rare view that the sculptures don't need to be returned.

Posted: September 15, 2009 10:30   Comments: 7
Sharing the good news with you

In the Newsroom

Sharing the good news with you

Though a common saying about news is "if it bleeds, it leads," Martin Savidge shares some of the more cheery stories that have uplifted the world recently, including Worldfocus' signature series from Liberia.

Posted: April 17, 2009 14:26   Comments: 0
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