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Kate Adie introduces 大象传媒 foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.

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30 minutes

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Boxing Day 2009 11:30

Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:29

  • Nazareth Hospital's Christian ethos

    The Nazareth Hospital is the lifeblood of this mainly Muslim city, but its Protestant Christian ethos can still be felt on the wards, especially at Christmas, as Malcolm Billings reports.

    Duration: 04:56

  • Cook Island Christians pray for Sunday flights reprieve

    John Pickford reports on how the decision to introduce flights on Sundays is affecting the people of these South Pacific islands.

    Duration: 05:23

  • Desperately seeking fun in Nigeria

    For Mary Harper, the Nigerian capital Abuja lived up to its dull reputation until she challenged her friends to find her somewhere lively to eat out.

    Duration: 05:39

  • Dressing for New York's big freeze

    New Yorkers dress for warmth not style when the big freeze hits and temperatures plummet below zero, Matthew Price finds.

    Duration: 05:24

  • Shopping joys of Europe's boutiques

    Joanna Robertson samples the delights of her favourite independent shops and uncovers gourmet gems in Paris, Rome and Berlin.

    Duration: 05:46

Broadcast

  • Boxing Day 2009 11:30