Russia ramps up the politics of energy (4:15) January 2, 2006permalink
Russia says its dispute with Ukraine over natural gas is about money, but critics charge that it's more about politics and that Russia may be making a big mistake. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Lessons learned by Saudis (5:30) January 2, 2006permalink
Russia ramps up the politics of oil in its dealings with Ukraine. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Saudi Arabia expert Jonathan Paris about the lessons the Kingdom learned in the early 1970s when it used oil as a political tool.
Zapatista rebels leaving the jungle (1:55) January 2, 2006permalink
Mexico's Zapatista rebels are leaving their jungle hideout for the first time in four years to embark on a nationwide tour. The groups says it will reach out to leftist groups, creating a national movement that will turn Mexican politics on its head. The World's Franc Contreras has more from Mexico City.
Indian street dentists (6:35) January 2, 2006permalink
In India street vendors sell everything from food and clothes to fortunes and yes, fillings. Correspondent Sheri Fink reports on the street dentists of New Delhi.
Churchill report on Hitler (1:10) January 2, 2006permalink
Previously secret documents show that British wartime leader Winston Churchill wanted Adolf Hitler to be summarily executed like a common gangster. Host Lisa Mullins explains.
Women in Iraq's parliament (5:00) January 2, 2006permalink
At least a quarter of the parliamentary seats in Iraq's new government must - by law - be held by women. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's Quil Lawrence about how some Iraqi women see their role in the new Iraq.
Practice of female circumcision in Northern Iraq (4:15) January 2, 2006permalink
In Northern Iraq, community groups have launched campaigns to end the practice of female circumcision. One group is even touring the region with a portable movie theater to spread the word. Correspondent Jessie Graham has more on the story.
Israeli bank overdraft report (4:45) January 2, 2006permalink
Israel's banks don't mind if their customers spend more than they have in their checking account. They just charge interest on the overdraft. So consumers spend, spend, spend. But as The World's Aaron Schachter reports, that's about to change.