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Muslims face increasing prejudice in xenophobic Europe

Interview

October 27, 2009
Muslims face increasing prejudice in xenophobic Europe

In light of the highly-publicized murder of a pregnant Egyptian woman in Germany, Daljit Dhaliwal discusses Muslim immigration in France, Germany and the United Kingdom with Delancey Gustin of the German Marshall Fund in the United States.

Making immigrants feel at home in their new countries

Video

October 27, 2009
Making immigrants feel at home in their new countries

Tonight's show takes a broader look at relations between Muslims and other groups in Europe, where the Muslim community makes up five percent of the population - 38 million people. Yet xenophobia is on the rise. Nadim Baba of Al Jazeera English reports from Dresden, Germany.

Afghan immigrants find refuge in oil-rich Iran

Signature Video

October 19, 2009
Afghan immigrants find refuge in oil-rich Iran

As the world's second largest oil producer, Iran has become a model of stability in the region. It is estimated that approximately 3 million Afghan immigrants in Iran are doing low-skill labor. Richard O'Regan reports from Tehran.

Head-to-toe Islamic veil rare in France

Perspectives

September 1, 2009
Head-to-toe Islamic veil rare in France

A report by French newspaper Le Monde revealed that just 367 women wear the full Islamic veil in France. Worldfocus contributor Ben Piven explains the tension surrounding the French government's attempts to restrict Islamic dress.

South Africans protest poverty, blaming immigrants

Interview (video)

July 23, 2009
South Africans protest poverty, blaming immigrants

In South Africa on Thursday, unhappiness about persistent poverty and shoddy public services led to unrest in some of the townships near Johannesburg. Yaw Nyarko of New York University says that many blame immigrants for taking jobs that might lead to a better life.

Haitians in Dominican Republic face racism, discrimination

Perspectives

June 25, 2009
Haitians in Dominican Republic face racism, discrimination

Up to one million people of Haitian origin currently live in the Dominican Republic, and many are subjected to discrimination and violence, with their Dominican-born children denied citizenship. A Worldfocus contributing blogger describes the escalating human rights concerns.

Generations meet in Jamaica’s Chinese cemetery

From the Field

May 12, 2009
Generations meet in Jamaica’s Chinese cemetery

Lisa Biagiotti is reporting from Jamaica for a series of Worldfocus signature stories. She recently visited her grandfather’s grave in the Chinese cemetery in Kingston and shares a personal story of death and renewal of the Chinese community in Jamaica.

Tune in: Online radio show on Russia’s population in peril

Worldfocus Radio

May 5, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show on Russia’s population in peril

Facing dual threats of low birth rates and soaring mortality rates, the ethnic Russian population is aging and dying. Worldfocus.org's weekly radio show explored Russia's population decline. Paul Goble, Vladimir Lenskiy and Louisa Vinton joined the conversation. Listen now.

People smugglers turn a profit on U.S.-Mexico border

Perspectives

May 1, 2009
People smugglers turn a profit on U.S.-Mexico border

Sacha Feinman of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting describes how people in Mexico go about hiring a "pollero," or people smuggler, to take them to the U.S., in what has become a big -- and dangerous -- business.

Q&A: Ask your questions on Russia’s population in peril

Ask Your Questions

April 29, 2009
Q&A: Ask your questions on Russia’s population in peril

Facing dual threats of low birth rates and soaring mortality rates, the ethnic Russian population is aging and dying. Worldfocus.org's weekly radio show explored Russia's population decline. Paul Goble, Vladimir Lensky and Louisa Vinton joined the conversation. Listen now.

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