As a dense smog lingers over Beijing and pollution reaches dangerously high levels, we look at the roots of the crisis.
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2013 08:00 GMT
We ask if there is French support for the campaign in West Africa amid rebels' warning it could be France's Afghanistan.
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2013 09:08 GMT
As Barack Obama seeks to hasten withdrawal of troops after a decade-long war, we discuss the future of US-Afghan ties.
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2013 10:48 GMT
A�global outcry has followed the beheading of a young Sri Lankan housemaid accused of killing a child in her care.
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2013 07:39 GMT
As Hugo Chavez's inauguration for another term as president has been postponed, how does his illness impact the country?
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2013 13:36 GMT
We ask if the patriarchal mindset that runs across castes and class can be changed to prevent foeticide and infanticide.
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2013 11:29 GMT
US food regulators propose new rules to prevent sometimes deadly contamination outbreaks, but is it too little too late?
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2013 14:07 GMT
As tensions escalate on the streets of Belfast, we ask if changing demographics could reignite 'the troubles'.
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2013 12:30 GMT
A Jewish group's lawsuit sets free expression, privacy, online accountability and state control on a collision course.
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2013 11:13 GMT
Banks agree to pay $18.5bn in two settlements relating to the 2008 US mortgage crisis, but critics say it is not enough.
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2013 08:03 GMT
As Obama picks his new national security chiefs, we examine the nomination of Chuck Hagel as defence secretary.
Last Modified: 08 Jan 2013 09:11 GMT
The Palestinian Authority has adopted the 'State of Palestine' as its new name - a move likely to anger Israel.
Last Modified: 08 Jan 2013 07:49 GMT
Will a proposed 75 percent tax lead to an erosion of creativity and talent, and result in a significant brain drain?
Last Modified: 07 Jan 2013 11:13 GMT
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