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South Sudan and the USA

Big challenges ahead for the new nation of South Sudan, plus saving the American Dream.

• 10 mins

Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia

Rebel troops sweep into Goma under the nose of a UN peacekeeping force.

• 10 mins

Azerbaijan and Egypt

The dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia lingers, plus the moral enforcers of Cairo.

• 10 mins

Iraq and France

A paralympian in Iraq and France's espadrille industry. Presented by Pascale Harter.

• 10 mins

Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea

Stories on slum dwellers in Bangladesh and romance and violence in Papua New Guinea.

• 10 mins

The USA, Iraq, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Mali

Farmers seeking the American dream, while in Iraq one athlete dreams of stardom.

• 25 mins

Iraq and Norway

The legacy of the chemical attack in Halabja - and a celebration of Norwegian food.

• 10 mins

Egypt and Mali

The battle for political power in Cairo and the struggle to keep culture alive in Bamako.

• 10 mins

India

How to make good quality tea; plus is it ever OK to urinate in the street?

• 10 mins

Egypt, Gaza and Jamaica

Into the tunnels from Egypt to Gaza; plus how murder still blights Jamaican society.

• 10 mins

Syria and Indonesia

The loss of childhood in Syria; plus looking for tribes in West Papua.

• 10 mins

Syria, Iraq, India, Papua New Guinea and Norway

Personal stories, experiences and insight from reporters and writers around the world.

• 25 mins

Italy and Peru

The confused identity of South Tyrol; Plus offering medicine with a prayer.

• 10 mins

Syria and Ghana

Rural roots and urban divides in Damascus by Jeremy Bowen.

• 10 mins

Turkey and Egypt

Istanbul's smash-hit TV soap operas and food for revolutionary thought in Cairo.

• 10 mins

Russia and Italy

Dissecting crime, impunity and apathy far from Moscow; harvesting olives near Verona.

• 10 mins

Mali and Rwanda

Why Malians must wait for any foreign intervention; female power on the streets of Kigali.

• 10 mins

Russia, Rwanda, Turkey, Ghana and Italy

Going behind the scenes of a Turkish soap opera, plus how to make olive oil.

• 25 mins

Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea

How much has changed for Tunisia's youth two years after the Arab Spring began?

• 10 mins

Europe and Cuba

Stories on the new Europe and meeting Castro’s bodyguard. Presented by Pascale Harter.

• 10 mins

South Africa and El Salvador

Pascale Harter presents stories from South Africa and El Salvador.

• 10 mins

Philippines and China

Stories on Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines, and eating hairy crab in Shanghai.

• 10 mins

Christmas stories from St Helena and Finland

Holiday-themed stories from the Atlantic island of St Helena and Finland.

• 10 mins

Weekend Edition 22 December 2012

With stories from Equatorial Guinea, Poland, El Salvador, Cuba, China and Saint Helena.

• 25 mins

Highlights of the year: United States

Pascale Harter presents highlights of the year from the United States.

• 10 mins

Highlights of the year: Latin America

This week, highlights of the year from around the world. In this edition: Latin America.

• 10 mins

Highlights of the year: Africa

Highlights of the year from Africa. Presented by Pascale Harter.

• 10 mins

Highlights of the year: Asia

China's superlatives, pushy Indian parents, sweaty South Korea and animist rites in Burma

• 10 mins

Highlights of the year: Europe

A year-end tour of the world concludes with stories from Europe.

• 10 mins

Highlights of the year

A buffet of treats from the most interesting stories of 2012. Presented by Pascale Harter.

• 25 mins