Asia

February 09, 2008

Scotland Yard today released its report on the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, and investigators say she died from a suicide bomb blast and not from gunshot wounds but with the future of her part in doubt

Arts, Culture & Media

Global hit - Akram Khan

The World

February 09, 2008

The World's Mary Kay Magistad introduces us to modern dance choreographer Akram Khan. He grew up in London, but his parents kept him in touch with his Bangladeshi roots. His latest piece examines the meaning of home in a globalized world.

Lifestyle & Belief

Vietnam's Tet memories

The World

February 09, 2008

Right now, people around Asia are celebrating the Lunar New Year, the holiday is called "Tet" in Vietnam, and for some in that country, Tet brings memories of war; it was during Tet

Sports

2008 Beijing Olympics

February 07, 2008

Journalist Josh Kurlantzick talks about the controversy over new land seizures and repressive media policies enacted by the Chinese government in advance of the Beijing Olympics.

Global Politics

NATO allies resist more troops for Afghanistan

The World

February 07, 2008

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told NATO allies in Afghanistan today that the country needs more military assistance but many European leaders are reluctant to put more of their own troops in harm's way, as The World's Matthew Bell reports.

Fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan

The World

February 07, 2008

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Thomas Gouttierre, director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, about the challenges facing Allied forces in their fight against the Taliban.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Geo answer

The World

February 06, 2008

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is China. The kosher food industry is on the rise there as Chinese factory owners hope to tap into the US kosher food market. The BBC's Frances Harrison has that story.

Arts, Culture & Media

Global Hit

The World

February 06, 2008

The World's Marco Werman remembers the late "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi". The Indian mystic, who was once spiritual guru to The Beatles, has died.

Lifestyle & Belief

Scarves in Turkey

The World

February 05, 2008

Turkey's parliament is expected to approve a bill this week that allows female university students to wear headscarves and that's upsetting secular Turks, as the BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from Istanbul.

Environment

Geo answer

The World

February 05, 2008

Today's answer is Ladakh, a region in the India-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh is where Pashmina goats can be found. Their soft wool is prized around the world. This year, severe winter conditions are threatening the goats. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from the BBC's Altaf Hussein.

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