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Since the Taliban took power last year, more than half a million Afghans have lost their jobs, and the country now faces a severe economic crisis. There was a glimmer of hope for secondary school girls this week though as they prepared to go back to school - but it was short-lived, reveals Secunder Kermani.

Allan Little reflects on the parallels between the war in Ukraine and a previous conflict, in the former Yugoslavia, where cities also came under siege as Serbian nationalists sought to take back control of the state of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bosnians, like the Ukrainians, put up a courageous resistance, and, in that conflict, NATO ultimately decided to intervene.

International observers are increasingly worried that a cash-strapped Palestinian Authority could face financial collapse. Earlier this month, the International Monetary Fund described the fiscal outlook as 'dire.' Meanwhile vital healthcare services are being dramatically affected. Yolande Knell visits a hospital in East Jerusalem.

Texas has the most restrictive abortion law in the United States. But for some Texans the law doesn’t go far enough – they want a complete ban. The campaign to outlaw abortion altogether is being played out in towns across this state, led by evangelical Christians. Linda Pressly visits west Texas to meet some of the activists.

Oaxaca in Mexico has become a much-desired location for destination weddings for both Europeans and North Americans. But Louis Harnett O'Meara finds mixed opinions in the local community - should this be welcomed as a valuable source of income, or is it an exercise in exploitation of indigenous culture and customs?

Presenter: Kate Adie
Producer: Serena Tarling
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith