New Yorker controversy over Obama cartoon - 15 Jul 08
A magazine cover of Barack Obama and his wife has caused controversy in the United States.
Al Jazeera reports on the fall out.
Inside USA - The politics of race - 23 Feb 2008
Hurricane Katrina brought disaster to the front rooms of the Western world. However, it was not the hurricane which caused the greatest human damage on America’s Gulf coast, but the overwhelmed public services.
The inability of the richest nation in the world to evacuate the poorest in the affected communities was highlighted to the world. What was also on display were the US’s inequalities, racism and broken political system.
Hosted by Avi Lewis, this week’s Inside USA: New Orleans looks at how these issues are playing out in the swing state of Louisiana in the middle of a dramatic presidential campaign.
Street Food - New York - June28 Part 2
One of the world’s most famous hymns to commerce, New York’s thousands of street food vendors - and the fare they sell - reflect its eclectic ethnic mix. But as we find out, life on the streets can be harsh, belying the city’s rich and glamorous image.
Street Food - New York - June28 Part 1
One of the world’s most famous hymns to commerce, New York’s thousands of street food vendors - and the fare they sell - reflect its eclectic ethnic mix. But as we find out, life on the streets can be harsh, belying the city’s rich and glamorous image.
People and Power - Friendly fire - 29 June 08 - Part1
An investigation into the incident of ‘friendly fire’ in Iraq that killed Nicola Calipari, an Italian intelligence agent.