* World Bank warns of a deep global recession
* Controversy in England over assisted suicide
* 21st century Africa: Uganda’s hospitals
* Record warm December in Moscow
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Charlie Rose interviews reporter Jeff Zeleny who is covering the impact of the Gov. Blagojevich scandal and political corruption for The New York Times. Among the charges, Blagojevich is accused of seeking campaign contributions in several political scams. Watch now.
Rabbi Shea Harlig is on a mission to get Jews to embrace a more traditional practice of their faith. As an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, he works nearly nonstop. He leads prayer services and Torah studies. Watch. (Originally aired: 12/5/2008).
The disputed region of Kashmir — a source of tension between rivals India and Pakistan — has seen renewed attention following the attacks on Mumbai. But often the interests of India and Pakistan dominate the discussion of Kashmir. Worldfocus’ discussion will center on the Kashmiri people, their history and the human rights situation in Kashmir. Users can listen online (via BlogTalkRadio). Read more… (the webcast originally took place on 12/9/2008)
* Bush calls for Zimbabwe’s Mugabe to step down
* The growing global recession
* Tears and tear gas over Greece shooting
* Can tourists save the mountain gorillas in Uganda?
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A group of students held a protest rally against the Iranian government and president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the University of Tehran on Sunday to commemorate Student Day, the anniversary of the murdering of three students of University of Tehran on December 6, 1953. Watch a video on the demonstration.
* Pakistan raids Mumbai terrorists
* What motivates Somali pirates?
* A positive outlook in Rwanda
* 21st Century Africa: Women gaining power
* British schools to offer U.S. a lesson
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As one of the most progressive voices in the Senate who also campaigned for President-elect Obama, what does Russ Feingold (D-WI) expect of the next four years? Watch. (Originally aired: 12/5/2008).
Peter Baker (NY Times), Karen Tumulty (Time), David Wessel (Wall St. Journal), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Economic Front Grows Darker
* Obama Selects National Security Team
* White House Roles Yet to Be Filled
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(Originally aired: 12/5/2008).
Mourning continued around the world in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. The Muslim Council of Britain said this was a case where a few terrorists “bring the entire faith into disrepute.” Watch. (Originally aired: 12/5/2008).
