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Mexico’s 'Mama Africa' welcomes migrants on a long journey

An unmarked hotel along the Mexico-Guatemala border has become a frequent stop for weary migrants from parts of Africa and Haiti heading north.

Mexico’s 'Mama Africa' welcomes migrants on a long journey
The Ricord's iguana, which lives only on the island of Hispaniola, was thought to be extinct in Haiti until a small population was discovered in the southeastern corner of the country eight years ago. Now the three foot-long lizard is the subject of a rar

Where human life is precarious, Haitians look out for a rare Iguana

Where human life is precarious, Haitians look out for a rare Iguana

Some Haitians left waiting for family-based visas to come to U.S.

Some Haitians left waiting for family-based visas to come to U.S.
Carmine Pierre calls her 11-year-old son Marc Kelly in Haiti. She hasn't seen him since he was five. (Photo: Amy Bracken)

Why Some Haitians Are Still Waiting on Family-based Visas to Come to the US

Why Some Haitians Are Still Waiting on Family-based Visas to Come to the US

Volunteers keep watch, ease isolation of immigrant detainees

Volunteers keep watch, ease isolation of immigrant detainees

How Volunteers Keep Watch, Ease Isolation of Immigrant Detainees

With thousands sitting behind bars in America's immigration detention centers, some immigrant advocates, including many undocumented immigrants, are reaching out, setting up formal, and informal, visitation programs.

How Volunteers Keep Watch, Ease Isolation of Immigrant Detainees

Immigrants, legal groups allege harsh treatment at U.S. border

Immigration advocates are speaking out over what they say is unfair, even inhumane, treatment of immigrants caught illegally entering the United States. For their part, U.S. officials say the conditions are perfectly humane, but if they don't like them they shouldn't come here in the first place.

Immigrants, legal groups allege harsh treatment at U.S. border

Abuse at the Border? Immigrants and Legal Groups Allege Harsh Treatment

Illegal entry from Mexico into the US is down overall, but the South Texas Rio Grande Valley is its own story. An unprecedented number of migrants are now being intercepted by Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol. Amy Bracken reports.

Abuse at the Border? Immigrants and Legal Groups Allege Harsh Treatment
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Asylum Seekers in Texas Celebrate US Independence Day

Reporter Amy Bracken goes to Casa Marianella to catch up with some immigrants who are waiting for their asylum requests to be resolved.

Asylum Seekers in Texas Celebrate US Independence Day

French Soccer Player Reflects on 29 Months Behind Bars Following Paris Riots

In 2007, riots erupted in the Muslim immigrant suburbs around Paris. Amy Bracken has the story of one young soccer player who was arrested and spent nearly two years in prison before being acquitted.

French Soccer Player Reflects on 29 Months Behind Bars Following Paris Riots

New Inclusive Mosque Outside Paris Welcomes Gays and Lesbians

Mosques don't usually welcome gay and lesbian worshipers but on Friday a Muslim group just outside Paris held what's billed as the first "gay-friendly" Islamic worship in Europe. The group also allows men and women to pray together.

New Inclusive Mosque Outside Paris Welcomes Gays and Lesbians

Election Sentiment in Europe

For a view on the US elections in Europe we spoke to Amy Bracken in Paris and Gerry Hadden in Barcelona.

Election Sentiment in Europe

Haiti Following Tropical Storm Isaac

Tropical Storm Isaac hit Haiti pretty hard over the weekend. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Amy Bracken who is in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

Haiti Following Tropical Storm Isaac
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Haiti's Iconic National Palace Set for Demolition

Haiti's government announced that the National Palace will be torn down, with work beginning in 10 days.

Haiti's Iconic National Palace Set for Demolition

Creole Anthem

Which Central American nation has finally translated its national anthem into the local Creole?

Creole Anthem