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February 17, 2009
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Russian real estate goes from boom to bust
Once alive and well, Russia's real estate industry has been hit hard by the financial crisis.
February 16, 2009
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Stalin makes a comeback with Russia’s youth
Though he is vilified in the U.S. as one of the 20th century's most brutal dictators, and despite the countless deaths his purges caused, Josef Stalin is once again being hailed in Russia.
February 11, 2009
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Indigenous languages revive and thrive in Mexico
About half the estimated 7,000 languages spoken in the world today may disappear by the end of this century, many of them from indigenous cultures. Mexico is attempting to preserve the past by speaking ancient languages in the present tense.
February 10, 2009
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Immigrants stream across Mexico’s southern border
For years now, immigration into the United States from Mexico has been a huge issue in American politics. But Mexico is facing similar problems on its southern border, as Central Americans in search of higher-paying work pour into the country.
February 5, 2009
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One in five Israeli citizens is Arab
The history of conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors is well-documented. A story told not nearly as often is the relationship between Arabs and Jews within Israel, as approximately one in five Israelis is Arab.
February 4, 2009
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Immigrants and religions redefine Israeli society
The wave of immigration over the past few decades has changed the face of Israel. Also, some 20 percent of Israelis are Muslims, Christians and other minorities.
February 3, 2009
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Anti-Americanism fades and business booms in Nicaragua
Some Americans might not associate business with Nicaragua at all, as Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega first came to power a generation ago with a militant anti-American message. But times change, and Nicaragua is now promoting itself as a business-friendly country.
February 2, 2009
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China and Taiwan cope with decades of tension
Last May, Ma Ying-jeou was sworn in as Taiwan's new president and promised to improve relations with mainland China after decades of tension. Worldfocus explores Taiwan's progressing relations with mainland China.
January 27, 2009
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Singapore’s health system saves money and lives
According to the World Health Organization, Singapore has one of the best health care systems in the world. The U.S. spends nearly 17 percent of its GDP on health care, while Singapore spends about 4 percent.
January 26, 2009
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The highs and lows of universal health care in Brazil
In Brazil, health care is free. By law, everyone has a right to treatment, and as a result, infant mortality is down and life expectancy is up. But there are drawbacks -- offering so much has put a strain on the health system.
January 22, 2009
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Oprah brings taboo topics to Middle East
The Middle East's MBC-4 began airing "The Oprah Winfrey Show" more than four years ago, and the program now reaches about 6 million viewers in the Arab world each day.
January 21, 2009
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Women in Jordan head to work as economy sours
In the conservative Muslim region of southern Jordan, more and more women are leaving the home for the first time and going to work -- largely out of economic necessity. The number of women in the workforce has more than doubled over the past five years.
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