After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.
Obama's win certainly surprised Britain's Ladbrokes betting company. Obama was a long shot compared to favorites like = Morgan Tsvangirai, Piedad Cordoba and Hu Jia. So what was the pay-out? We ask Robin Hutchinson, a spokesman for Ladbrokes.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Mary Kay Magistad about two issues involving China -- the financial crisis and human rights. China is preparing to host a summit of Asian and European nations to discuss the financial crisis.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Mary Kay Magistad about two issues involving China -- the financial crisis and human rights. China is preparing to host a summit of Asian and European nations to discuss the financial crisis.
Obama's win certainly surprised Britain's Ladbrokes betting company. Obama was a long shot compared to favorites like = Morgan Tsvangirai, Piedad Cordoba and Hu Jia. So what was the pay-out? We ask Robin Hutchinson, a spokesman for Ladbrokes.
After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.
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Conflict & Justice
China and human rights
The World
October 23, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Mary Kay Magistad about two issues involving China -- the financial crisis and human rights. China is preparing to host a summit of Asian and European nations to discuss the financial crisis.
Global Politics
Obama win a surprise for bookmaker Ladbrokes
The World
October 09, 2009
Obama's win certainly surprised Britain's Ladbrokes betting company. Obama was a long shot compared to favorites like = Morgan Tsvangirai, Piedad Cordoba and Hu Jia. So what was the pay-out? We ask Robin Hutchinson, a spokesman for Ladbrokes.
Global Politics
Ai Weiwei 'Cannot Leave Beijing Without Permission'
The World
June 23, 2011
The Chinese artist is also not allowed to talk to the media
China -- the financial crisis and human rights
The World
October 23, 2008
China's economic summit overshadowed by the European Parliament's decision to award its top human rights prize to a jailed Chinese dissident.
Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing
The World
June 24, 2011
After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.