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Season 2008
The One Laptop Per Child project is committed to providing computer technology to children in developing countries. Rory Cellan Jones has been to Nigeria, where a pilot of the scheme is up and running.
The One Laptop Per Child project is committed to providing computer technology to children in developing countries. Rory Cellan Jones has been to Nigeria, where a pilot of the scheme is up and running.
The story of a young extremist who used the internet to spread hatred and the efforts of those trying to track him down. Calling himself 'terrorist 007,' he built links to alleged terror groups in North America, Bosnia and Scandinavia.
The story of a young extremist who used the internet to spread hatred and the efforts of those trying to track him down. Calling himself 'terrorist 007,' he built links to alleged terror groups in North America, Bosnia and Scandinavia.
President Mugabe, whose regime has brought Zimbabwe to the verge of collapse, is now likely to face a challenge for power from within his own Zanu-PF party. After a week's secret filming
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President Mugabe, whose regime has brought Zimbabwe to the verge of collapse, is now likely to face a challenge for power from within his own Zanu-PF party. After a week's secret filming in the capital Harare, defying a ban on the BBC, World Affairs Editor John Simpson reveals the condition of Zimbabwe's people.
The United States' faltering economy has emerged as the main concern of voters ahead of this year's presidential election. Matthew Price hitched a ride on a freight truck across six states, to gauge the views of ordinary Americans.
The United States' faltering economy has emerged as the main concern of voters ahead of this year's presidential election. Matthew Price hitched a ride on a freight truck across six states, to gauge the views of ordinary Americans.
Steve Rosenberg travels to Copenhagen and Bavaria to uncover the story of former Danish SS officer Soeren Kam. Although named as one of the top ten Nazi war criminals, a German court has refused to extradite him to Denmark to stand trial.
Steve Rosenberg travels to Copenhagen and Bavaria to uncover the story of former Danish SS officer Soeren Kam. Although named as one of the top ten Nazi war criminals, a German court has refused to extradite him to Denmark to stand trial.
In Mexico they're developing a progressive policy which allows children born in jail to stay with their mothers until six years old. Duncan Kennedy has exclusive access to one of Mexico's toughest women's prisons to see how the new policy is working.
In Mexico they're developing a progressive policy which allows children born in jail to stay with their mothers until six years old. Duncan Kennedy has exclusive access to one of Mexico's toughest women's prisons to see how the new policy is working.
Tuvalu, one of the smallest and most remote nations on Earth, faces the real danger of disappearing under water within 50 years because of rising sea levels caused by climate change. David Shukman assesses the risks and the future of the islanders.
Tuvalu, one of the smallest and most remote nations on Earth, faces the real danger of disappearing under water within 50 years because of rising sea levels caused by climate change. David Shukman assesses the risks and the future of the islanders.
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a leisurely drive in a Volga car down the Volga river.
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a leisurely drive in a Volga car down the Volga river.
China's first generation of cars and home owners are growing up. They are independent and successful, but what more do they want? Quentin Sommerville meets four young people in Shanghai who are discovering there is more to life than getting rich.
China's first generation of cars and home owners are growing up. They are independent and successful, but what more do they want? Quentin Sommerville meets four young people in Shanghai who are discovering there is more to life than getting rich.
Sierra Leone and Sweden represent the worst and the best that life has to offer children. The BBC's medical correspondent Fergus Walsh visits both countries and examines the differences in their maternity and child care.
Sierra Leone and Sweden represent the worst and the best that life has to offer children. The BBC's medical correspondent Fergus Walsh visits both countries and examines the differences in their maternity and child care.
The United States tops the scales when it comes to obesity - and nowhere is bigger than Mississippi. The BBC's Media Correspondent Fergus Walsh investigates a crisis that could bankrupt the state's healthcare budget.
The United States tops the scales when it comes to obesity - and nowhere is bigger than Mississippi. The BBC's Media Correspondent Fergus Walsh investigates a crisis that could bankrupt the state's healthcare budget.
This weekend millions of Zimbabweans are going to the polls. In the highly charged race for the presidency, Robert Mugabe is being challenged from inside his own party, as well as by the
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This weekend millions of Zimbabweans are going to the polls. In the highly charged race for the presidency, Robert Mugabe is being challenged from inside his own party, as well as by the opposition's Morgan Tsvangirai. How will Zimbabweans vote? The BBC is banned from reporting inside Zimbabwe, but in the run up to the election, the BBC accompanied RTE's Richard Downes to try to assess the state of the country.
Jonah Fisher spent six weeks on a Greenpeace ship tracking the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean. What happened when they finally caught up with the fleet?
Jonah Fisher spent six weeks on a Greenpeace ship tracking the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean. What happened when they finally caught up with the fleet?
Is fostering Western style government in poorer countries the best way to bring peace and raise living standards? Humphrey Hawksley travelled from war torn Iraq, through the monarchies
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Is fostering Western style government in poorer countries the best way to bring peace and raise living standards? Humphrey Hawksley travelled from war torn Iraq, through the monarchies of the Middle East, to the economic tigers of East Asia, to find out.
Coral islands in the Pacific may be remote but their flora and fauna are battling against a rising tide of other people's plastic waste. David Shukman travelled over eight thousand miles to find out where the world's rubbish ends up.
Coral islands in the Pacific may be remote but their flora and fauna are battling against a rising tide of other people's plastic waste. David Shukman travelled over eight thousand miles to find out where the world's rubbish ends up.
Coral islands in the Pacific may be remote but their flora and fauna are battling against a rising tide of other people's plastic waste. David Shukman travelled over eight thousand miles to find out where the world's rubbish ends up.
Coral islands in the Pacific may be remote but their flora and fauna are battling against a rising tide of other people's plastic waste. David Shukman travelled over eight thousand miles to find out where the world's rubbish ends up.
BBC Correspondent Mark Urban has been embedded with British troops around Musa Qala in Afghanistan. Joining the soldiers on operations as they come across people hostile to their mission, he talks frankly to them about the campaign ahead.
BBC Correspondent Mark Urban has been embedded with British troops around Musa Qala in Afghanistan. Joining the soldiers on operations as they come across people hostile to their mission, he talks frankly to them about the campaign ahead.
Israel turns 60 in May, with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rarely out of the news. But beyond the headlines of violence there is an untold story in Jaffa. Adam LeBor visits this ancient port where Palestinians and Jews live together.
Israel turns 60 in May, with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rarely out of the news. But beyond the headlines of violence there is an untold story in Jaffa. Adam LeBor visits this ancient port where Palestinians and Jews live together.
Sixty years ago Israel established itself in the wake of the British Mandate of Palestine. For the Palestinians, expelled from their homes in the process, the Israeli War of Independence
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Sixty years ago Israel established itself in the wake of the British Mandate of Palestine. For the Palestinians, expelled from their homes in the process, the Israeli War of Independence is still known as The Catastrophe (al-Nakba). Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's Middle East editor examines the events leading up to the conflict, the war itself and the lasting legacy for the Middle East.
Tuberculosis is an ancient killer which has staged an alarming resurgence. It kills more people each year than any infectious disease apart from HIV/AIDS. Fergus Walsh reports from South Africa - which has one of the world's highest rates of TB.
Tuberculosis is an ancient killer which has staged an alarming resurgence. It kills more people each year than any infectious disease apart from HIV/AIDS. Fergus Walsh reports from South Africa - which has one of the world's highest rates of TB.
Another chance to see this awarding-winning film in a newly updated version. Olenka Frenkiel reports on the plight of North Korean refugees as they seek to escape the communist regime for the chance of a better life elsewhere.
Another chance to see this awarding-winning film in a newly updated version. Olenka Frenkiel reports on the plight of North Korean refugees as they seek to escape the communist regime for the chance of a better life elsewhere.
Chris Morris explores India's ambitious plans for a new generation of low budget cars, and a modern road network on which to drive them.
Chris Morris explores India's ambitious plans for a new generation of low budget cars, and a modern road network on which to drive them.
Natalia Antelava investigates how hundreds of young children have been infected by the HIV virus inside the hospitals of Central Asia.
Natalia Antelava investigates how hundreds of young children have been infected by the HIV virus inside the hospitals of Central Asia.
Featuring news programmes on current issues around the world. A showcase of BBC journalism with programmes that expose and evaluate global topics.
Featuring news programmes on current issues around the world. A showcase of BBC journalism with programmes that expose and evaluate global topics.
Every year, unseen by the rest of the world, thousands of refugees cross the freezing waters of the Tumen River into China hoping to escape the repressive regime in North Korea. Olenka Frenkiel investigates.
Every year, unseen by the rest of the world, thousands of refugees cross the freezing waters of the Tumen River into China hoping to escape the repressive regime in North Korea. Olenka Frenkiel investigates.
The BBC's Matt Frei returns to the small town of Culpeper,Virginia. In this critical swing state he takes the political pulse of the voters.
The BBC's Matt Frei returns to the small town of Culpeper,Virginia. In this critical swing state he takes the political pulse of the voters.
Crispin Thorold in Saudi Arabia investigates plans for an entirely new city in the desert.
Crispin Thorold in Saudi Arabia investigates plans for an entirely new city in the desert.
Duncan Kennedy investigates Mexico's heavily armed drugs cartels. He uncovers training camps where gang members are prepared to fight an increasingly violent war on the country's
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Duncan Kennedy investigates Mexico's heavily armed drugs cartels. He uncovers training camps where gang members are prepared to fight an increasingly violent war on the country's streets, and tracks the guns to their source across the border in the U.S.A.
From the shelter of Pakistan's remote tribal areas, fighters strike against international forces in Afghanistan and attack the government in Pakistan's cities. They are Pakistan's
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From the shelter of Pakistan's remote tribal areas, fighters strike against international forces in Afghanistan and attack the government in Pakistan's cities. They are Pakistan's Taliban, and the question of how to deal with them has left relations between Pakistan and the United States at their most strained for years.
As Barbara Plett reports, the BBC has gained rare access to their leader and his supporters.
The Saudi Arabia government is employing a radical approach to win back the hearts and minds of those who have committed atrocities on behalf of groups like al-Qaeda. Shiraz Maher reports on turning young men away from extremism, Saudi style.
The Saudi Arabia government is employing a radical approach to win back the hearts and minds of those who have committed atrocities on behalf of groups like al-Qaeda. Shiraz Maher reports on turning young men away from extremism, Saudi style.
The story of three men from one Northern Ireland town, Coleraine, with the shared dream of Olympic rowing glory in China.
For the past 18 months Our World has followed the progress of
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The story of three men from one Northern Ireland town, Coleraine, with the shared dream of Olympic rowing glory in China.
For the past 18 months Our World has followed the progress of oarsmen Alan Campbell, Richard Chambers and Richard Archibald on their journey to Beijing 2008.
Six months after a peace deal brought an end to Kenya's post election violence, Our World examines what is being done to repair the damage. Kenyans are desparate for the violence not to
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Six months after a peace deal brought an end to Kenya's post election violence, Our World examines what is being done to repair the damage. Kenyans are desparate for the violence not to be repeated but does that mean sweeping away difficult questions?
China's Olympic slogan is 'One World, One Dream', and it hopes the Beijing games will herald a new era in its relations with the world. But what lies beyond the Olympic dazzle? Tim Whewell investigates the impact of Chinese economic power in Africa.
China's Olympic slogan is 'One World, One Dream', and it hopes the Beijing games will herald a new era in its relations with the world. But what lies beyond the Olympic dazzle? Tim Whewell investigates the impact of Chinese economic power in Africa.
With the Atlantic hurricane season in full flight, Simon Hancock visits America's Tornado Alley. He joins thrillseekers who hunt down the spectacular storms and meets the people whose
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With the Atlantic hurricane season in full flight, Simon Hancock visits America's Tornado Alley. He joins thrillseekers who hunt down the spectacular storms and meets the people whose job it is to protect communities from the weather's destructive power.
In the United States and Africa the answer to the global food crisis is being sought partly in genetically modified crops. But in Europe there's hostility towards the science.
In the United States and Africa the answer to the global food crisis is being sought partly in genetically modified crops. But in Europe there's hostility towards the science.
The south-western US is suffering its eighth year of drought. There are concerns that the Colorado River can no longer meet the needs of the tens of millions of people living in major
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The south-western US is suffering its eighth year of drought. There are concerns that the Colorado River can no longer meet the needs of the tens of millions of people living in major cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Matthew Price investigates.
Fourteen million people around the world are known to suffer from Alzheimer's. We meet the sufferers and their carers, as well as the scientists racing to find a cure. A special programme introduced by David Willis.
Fourteen million people around the world are known to suffer from Alzheimer's. We meet the sufferers and their carers, as well as the scientists racing to find a cure. A special programme introduced by David Willis.
The former Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadzic, is on trial for war crimes but what about the country he left behind? The Bosnian war ended 13 years ago. The fighting has stopped but as Allan Little discovered, much else remains unchanged.
The former Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadzic, is on trial for war crimes but what about the country he left behind? The Bosnian war ended 13 years ago. The fighting has stopped but as Allan Little discovered, much else remains unchanged.
Spain is in the grip of its worst drought in 40 years. Barcelona is now importing drinking water, and thousands of farmers have abandoned their parched land. Sue Lloyd Roberts reports on the drought in the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain is in the grip of its worst drought in 40 years. Barcelona is now importing drinking water, and thousands of farmers have abandoned their parched land. Sue Lloyd Roberts reports on the drought in the Iberian Peninsula.
Mark Urban returns to the Baghdad suburb Dora, once known as 'the worst place in Iraq', to see if things there have improved.
Mark Urban returns to the Baghdad suburb Dora, once known as 'the worst place in Iraq', to see if things there have improved.
The BBC's Mark Doyle meets the African Union peacekeepers trying to maintain order in one of the world's most lawless capitals, Mogadishu. He discovers a military force under immense pressure and a population on the brink of despair.
The BBC's Mark Doyle meets the African Union peacekeepers trying to maintain order in one of the world's most lawless capitals, Mogadishu. He discovers a military force under immense pressure and a population on the brink of despair.
At the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, Robert Hall meets Henry Allingham. In this intimate portrait, Britain's oldest man remembers his childhood at the turn of the twentieth century,
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At the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, Robert Hall meets Henry Allingham. In this intimate portrait, Britain's oldest man remembers his childhood at the turn of the twentieth century, his experience of combat, and the horrors of the First World War.
David Shukman in Alaska discovers that the massive melt of arctic ice is opening up new opportunities to exploit the natural resources of this northern wilderness. But it's also raising
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David Shukman in Alaska discovers that the massive melt of arctic ice is opening up new opportunities to exploit the natural resources of this northern wilderness. But it's also raising fresh tensions over international boundaries in the arctic circle.
For five days in August, Russia and Georgia went to war over the tiny breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Our Moscow correspondent Richard Galpin returns to Georgia to look at how that conflict fractured the country and undermined its government.
For five days in August, Russia and Georgia went to war over the tiny breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Our Moscow correspondent Richard Galpin returns to Georgia to look at how that conflict fractured the country and undermined its government.
When Russian tanks entered Georgian territory this autumn, European security was shaken to the core. But what really happened, and who was to blame?
When Russian tanks entered Georgian territory this autumn, European security was shaken to the core. But what really happened, and who was to blame?
Carrie Gracie returns to White Horse Village deep in rural China. She finds out who is winning and who is losing out as the old way of life is demolished to make way for a new city.
Carrie Gracie returns to White Horse Village deep in rural China. She finds out who is winning and who is losing out as the old way of life is demolished to make way for a new city.
Southern California recently undertook America's biggest ever emergency drill - to test its readiness for a potentially catastrophic earthquake. Rajesh Mirchandani reports on a day of shocking drama and intense scrutiny along the San Andreas fault.
Southern California recently undertook America's biggest ever emergency drill - to test its readiness for a potentially catastrophic earthquake. Rajesh Mirchandani reports on a day of shocking drama and intense scrutiny along the San Andreas fault.
The BBC's Alan Johnston - himself held hostage in Gaza for four months - talks to Ingrid Betancourt, who lived through six years of captivity and torture in the Colombian jungle at the hands of FARC guerrillas.
The BBC's Alan Johnston - himself held hostage in Gaza for four months - talks to Ingrid Betancourt, who lived through six years of captivity and torture in the Colombian jungle at the hands of FARC guerrillas.
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