The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports on the factors that are pushing young, educated Venezuelans to leave the country. Some are opposed to the policies of President Hugo Chavez. But many complain that there aren't enough jobs for them in Venezuela. So they immigrate to the United States, Spain and other countries.
Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez is up for re-election on Sunday and is heavily favored to win. A fierce critic of the United States, Chavez is using an old protest song by the singer Ruben Blades to campaign against U-S interests. Jens Erik Gould has more on the story.
President Bush held talks today in Washington with one of Iraq's most powerful politicians. Shi'ite cleric Abdul Aziz al-Hakim heads the largest party in Iraq's parliament and has close relations with Iran. The World's Jessie Graham reports.
The US ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, says he'll leave his post in the next few days. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Joe Lauria, who covers the United Nations for The Boston Globe.
Afghanistan's security forces interview (4:40) December 4, 2006permalink
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Alistair Leithead the BBC's Afghanistan correspondent, about the state of Afghanistan's security forces, both army and police.
Lost tribes report (7:40) December 4, 2006permalink
The World's Matthew Bell reports on Jews from India who are immigrating to Israel. They believe they're descendents of a lost tribe of Israel. We learn how some are adjusting to their new lives in the Jewish State.
Venezuelan interview (5:50) December 4, 2006permalink
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Latin America expert, Harley Shaiken, about the re-election of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and how it fits into the larger trend of leftist victories around Latin America.
Venezuela's discounted home heating oil report (5:15) December 4, 2006permalink
David Sommerstein of North Country Public Radio reports on the expansion of Venezuela's discounted home heating oil program to more than 160 American Indian tribes. The Saint Regis Mohawk tribe in upstate New York is one of tribes taking part.