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Top 10 Worldfocus Perspectives of 2009

Worldfocus Best of 2009

December 29, 2009
Top 10 Worldfocus Perspectives of 2009

Worldfocus presents the year's highlights from our online "Perspectives" section, which features the work of regular contributors to the broadcast and website. Read their most compelling personal accounts and commentary from 2009, touching on subjects ranging from the seemingly-endless war in eastern Congo to pop culture in North Korea.

Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009

Worldfocus Best of 2009

December 24, 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.

New Jordanian prime minister from long line of politicians

Blogwatch

December 10, 2009
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.

An unusual weapon in the war against extremism

Signature Video

October 20, 2009
An unusual weapon in the war against extremism

Worldfocus correspondent Hoda Osman and producer Rebecca Haggerty visited the North African kingdom of Morocco to report on how many Moroccans - including those in the government - are turning to Sufism as a moderating influence to combat religious extremism.

Iranians scour Internet for entertainment, evading censors

Extended Interview

October 2, 2009
Iranians scour Internet for entertainment, evading censors

Iranian students discuss how they bypass censorship and filters to find music and films, both online and in shops on the streets. They also explore the influence of Western culture and the backlash against it.

From slapstick to romance, Iran’s film industry is unique

Web Original Video

September 30, 2009
From slapstick to romance, Iran’s film industry is unique

Iranian film scholar Negar Mottahedeh discusses the evolution of Iranian cinema and the impact of the 1979 revolution on the industry. Watch two video clips, one from the early days of Iranian film and the other a modern comedy.

At home in Morocco with an Islamist…and a feminist

Extended Interview

September 11, 2009
At home in Morocco with an Islamist…and a feminist

Nadia Yassine is a Moroccan political activist and the face of Al-Adl wal Ihsane, the Movement for Justice and Spirituality. She describes the social and political goals of her organization and the situation of women in Morocco.

Moroccan single moms cope with hostility, shame

Video + Interview

September 9, 2009
Moroccan single moms cope with hostility, shame

Young Muslim women who become pregnant out of wedlock face intense pressures, and are often shunned, scorned and shamed.

Women in Morocco blend tradition and fashion

From the Field

May 1, 2009
Women in Morocco blend tradition and fashion

Worldfocus producer Rebecca Haggerty is currently reporting from Morocco and explores the meaning behind the country's clothing -- from tight jeans to heavy headscarves -- in a blog and slideshow.

Canada’s free health care comes with long lines

Signature Video

January 29, 2009
Canada’s free health care comes with long lines

Though Canada's universal health care model has effectively cut administrative costs, the system comes with flaws -- long lines have sent some Canadians to private clinics.

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