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Business, Economics and Jobs
Egypt protests, the Suez Canal and gobal trade
The World
February 03, 2011
The protests in Egypt have many in the international community wondering how the growing political instability will affect commerce in the region. The World's Laura Lynch reports on the Suez Canal.
Business, Economics and Jobs
UK Uncut campaign against British budget cuts
The World
February 15, 2011
The World's Laura Lynch reports on a protest movement in Britain called UK Uncut. Its aim is to force the British government to undo deep spending cuts announced this fall.
Conflict & Justice
Saudi Arabia and the regional unrest
The World
February 25, 2011
The World's Laura Lynch speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, about the mood there as unrest rocks neighboring countries.
Global Politics
The mood in Saudi Arabia
The World
February 28, 2011
As people in Saudi Arabia watch revolution unfold around them, some are hoping for some change at home, as The World's Laura Lynch reports from Riyadh.
Conflict & Justice
All quiet in Saudi Arabia?
The World
March 02, 2011
In Saudi Arabia officials say there's no threat of the kind of unrest seen in other Arab countries - but some people there say that may not be the case. The World's Laura Lynch reports from Riyadh.
Assessing Discontent in Saudi Arabia
The Takeaway
March 04, 2011
Sports
Geo answer
The World
May 26, 2008
The answer to our Geo Quiz is the British isle of Jersey. The island is now hosting a major international cricket tournament. Reporter Laura Lynch profiles the Afghan cricket team. It's the first time Afghanistan has had a national cricket team in competition.
Arts, Culture & Media
BBC defends decision on Gaza aid plea
The World
January 26, 2009
The fallout from the conflict in Gaza has now landed on the doorstep of the BBC. Britain's public broadcaster is fending off criticism over its refusal to air an appeal for aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The World's Laura Lynch reports.
Conflict & Justice
Iranian militants
The World
January 29, 2009
The People's Mujahideen of Iran is listed as a terrorist organization by the US State Department. But this week, Europe lifted its terrorist designation of the group. The World's Laura Lynch reports.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Local impact of global crisis
The World
February 24, 2009