U.S. policy toward Cuba remains largely unmodified
Prior to taking office, Barack Obama spoke of the need for a new approach to U.S.-Cuba relations and a sea change from the past. Last April, the Obama administration lifted a few restrictions on Cuban-Americans, including some on travel and on sending money back to Cuba. However, the 47-year-old embargo remain intact. Read what Cuban bloggers are saying.
New Jordanian prime minister from long line of politicians
Jordan's King Abdallah named a new prime minister yesterday. Samir Rifai, a former minister of the Royal Court, will be the third member of his family to assume the post. Bloggers speculate on what it signifies for Jordanian politics.
Catholic Church launches blog in Cuba
The Catholic Church in Cuba launched a new website on Monday that aims to provide a virtual forum for the island's faithful. Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano interviews Christopher Sabatini of the Council of the Americas on internet activism in Cuba.
Blog censorship silences free speech around the world
Many countries are increasing online censorship, sparking intense debate from bloggers.
World bloggers consider race in U.S. election
A look at international opinions on the issue of race in the U.S. presidential election.
Egypt’s journalists fight for free speech
Egyptian writers, reporters and bloggers face restrictions when expressing their views.
Egyptian bloggers cite censorship, arrest and torture
Worldfocus spoke with Egyptian bloggers about freedom, the press and taking blogging to the streets -- or behind bars.
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