Worldfocus editorial consultant Peter Eisner writes about his experience reporting on a Worldfocus signature story on the contamination of U.S. drug imports.
The Americas
A baby dies because of tainted heparin
OPEC announces record oil production cuts
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) set a precedent today with its largest oil production cuts ever -- 2.2 million barrels per day.
Latin American countries compete for “pink dollar”
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the thriving gay tourism industry in Argentina and Uruguay's efforts to attract gay travelers.
Foreign automakers play a role in bailout dispute
Roben Farzad of BusinessWeek magazine discusses the defeat of the U.S. auto bailout package and the impact on foreign automakers.
Climate conference targets developing nations
About 11,000 people from more than 190 countries met in Poland this week to lay the foundations for a treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that will extend beyond the Kyoto Protocol agreement, which expires in 2012.
Mexico considers decriminalizing some drugs
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about Mexican leader Felipe Calderón's proposal to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cocaine and other drugs as the country's drug violence grows more deadly.
U.S. and China urge against protectionism
Bruce Kogut, a professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business, discusses how the Congressional auto bailout could ultimately hurt the American automotive industry.
World’s automotive industry struggles to survive
Analyst Maryann Keller speaks about falling car sales worldwide and considers the options for the U.S. auto industry.
Obama and the Middle East, Mumbai and the auto industry
Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the week's top stories, including the state of the U.S. auto industry and India-Pakistan relations after the Mumbai attacks.
Turtle gazing on Nicaragua’s silky shores
Producer Megan Thompson took some time to turtle gaze while reporting in Nicaragua. Turtles lay their eggs onshore, but are threatened by poachers.