Cari Machet is a multimedia producer who has traveled extensively in the Middle East. Look at a slideshow of what she found on a recent trip to bazaars in Syria's capital city, including political merchandise that makes U.S. politicians look restrained.
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Web Original Multimedia
February 24, 2010
Shopping for Syrian merchandise in Damascene bazaars
Web Original Video
February 11, 2010
Iraqi refugee family struggles to earn livelihood in Syria
More than 4 million Iraqis have fled their homes since 2003. An estimated 1.2 million have taken refuge in Syria. Multimedia journalist Charity Tooze reports on a family of Iraqi refugees struggling to survive in Syria, where they have no legal right to work.
In the Newsroom
February 2, 2010
Talk about war ripples through the Middle East
Talk of war is widespread in the Middle Eastern press recently, with many speculating about a possible outbreak of hostilities not only between Israel and Hamas, but Israel and Syria, or Iran and a host of adversaries. Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al-Kassim offers a roundup from around the region.
Blogwatch & Map
January 6, 2010
U.S. government implements tougher airport security rules
Following a failed attempt by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to blow up a flight into Detroit on Christmas morning, the Transportation Security Administration imposed tougher screening rules for passengers originating in 14 mostly Muslim nations. See more about the countries selected.
Daily News Brief
November 13, 2009
Today: The recession recedes and the Vatican gets social
Today's news compiled by Worldfocus staff. The Syrian president is in France today and talks with Israel are on the agenda. Global warming may be causing Lake Titicaca to sink; and the Vatican tries to get hip to social media.
Mohammad Al-Kassim (blog)
October 7, 2009
A view from the East
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is on a two-day visit to Syria, his first since ascending to the throne in 2005, in a further sign of warming ties between the two Arab states.
Interview (video)
July 27, 2009
Israel indicates a military strike on Iran is possible
In a critical week for U.S.-Israeli relations, four prominent American officials are in Israel to discuss key topics such as Iran's nuclear threat and Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Daniel Levy of the New American Foundation discusses developments out of the Middle East.
Blogwatch / Video
March 3, 2009
Clinton talks two-state solution, Syria on visit to Israel
Amjad Atallah of the New America Foundation discusses U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement that the U.S. will send two representatives to Syria and the significance of her talks with Israeli leaders.
Video
January 27, 2009
Obama expands communication with Middle East
Daniel Levy of the New America Foundation discusses President Barack Obama's approach to the Middle East, from broadcasting to the Muslim world that "Americans are not your enemy" to trying to help create a lasting cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza.
Audio
December 29, 2008
Violence in Gaza escalates as Israel mounts attacks
Worldfocus speaks with several experts on the ground in Gaza and surrounding regions about the ongoing attacks, including Fawzi Barhoum, a spokesman for Hamas, and Hasan Khalaf, a hospital director in Gaza.
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