Descripción: The Rwandan genocide is one of history's most horrific events. In 1994, nearly one million Rwandans Tutsis were slaughtered over the course of a few months, mainly by militant Hutu groups. Riz Khan talks to a woman who survived the massacre.

Descripción: The G20 Summit held in Washington DC on Saturday was an explicit recognition of the increasing influence of developing nations - and with good reason. But did the meeting come up with any concrete action? Is the world's economic map being redrawn? And can there be a practical global regulator of the entire world economy?

Descripción: With the US presidential election fast approaching, Chicago's south side neighbourhood is abuzz with anticipation. It is where Barack Obama launched his political career and is a city that has been at the forefront of the civil rights movement. For those who have devoted their lives to the cause, the possibility of an African-American president is the culmination of decades of struggle. ...

Descripción: Poverty-stricken Mexicans in search of a better life are risking everything to cross illegally into the US. With security tightened on many sections of the border, would-be illegal immigrants are forced to cross over inhospitable and dangerous terrain. More than 1,600 people have died in harsh desert areas in the last eight years. Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports from Arizona.

Descripción: Over the last few weeks, the world has watched as some of the best-known brand names in US capitalism have either crumbled or been bailed out by taxpayers. You could be forgiven for thinking that the financial crisis is all about men in suits, whether on Wall Street or in Washington. But the meltdown did not begin on Wall Street and it did not begin just a few weeks ago. It has been building for y...

Descripción: Riz speaks with Ziggy Marley, son of legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley.

Descripción: Barack Obama is still weeks away from taking over the US presidency full-time, but he has already been setting out how the transition may work. Rahm Emanuel, Obama's newly-appointed chief-of-staff, has appeared on political talk shows, giving an insight into what the American people - and the world - can expect. Tom Ackerman was watching and listening.

Descripción: Palestinians have ended a week-long solidarity campaign against the Israeli authorities closure of the old city of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Hebron on what that closure has meant for the city's Palestinian residents.

Descripción: The Canadians have lost a higher percentage of their troops killed in action in Afghanistan than any other country in the multinational force. Meanwhile, as Al Jazeera's David Chater reports, the Taliban are in full control again in many areas of Kandahar, where the group was born.

Descripción: One of Europe's gourmet capitals, this northern Spanish city boasts many expensive, world-class restaurants. But the residents reserve immense gastronomic pride for their more earthy, wholesome fare - echoing the fierce pride they reserve for their Basque culture.

Descripción: Indonesia, as the world's most populous Muslim country, has a long history as a tolerant and pluralistic society. But controversial new anti-pornography legislation has sparked debate across the nation. The law criminalises all public acts and material capable of violating community morality. But critics say the legislation is too vague, overlaps existing legislation and tramples local cu...

Descripción: From Europe to Afghanistan, and from Asia to Kenya, people all over the world have become keen to know what Barack Obama's victory means for them. Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan looks at the world's reaction so far.

Descripción: We take a look at the best 5 media monets from this years marthon historic US election campaign.

Descripción: In this episode of One on One Riz Khan meets actress, writer and "accidental cook" Madhur Jaffrey.

Descripción: A city that had become a haven for tens of thousands fleeing fighting, is now itself emptying in panic, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports are coming out of Goma of a city in turmoil, amid fears that Laurent Nkunda's rebel fighters are closing in. Dan Nolan reports.

Descripción: Big is often regarded as beautiful in Mauritania, but the controversial act of force-feeding is still practiced in some parts of the country.

Descripción: Thousands of gold miners have flocked to Brazil's Amazon rainforest to find their fortune. Now, only about 1,000 miners remain, still hoping there's more gold to be found. But their mining activities are leaving behind a trail of destruction across the rainforest. Gabriel Elizondo reports.

Descripción: For Barack Obama, the president-elect of the United States, work has only just begun and many difficult challenges lie ahead. However for his supporters, this is a time of celebration. Parties have been non-stop throughout the United States, especially among African-American communities. Al Jazeera's Clayton Swisher reports.

Descripción: Arkady Gaydamak, a Russian-Israeli billionaire is turning from business to politics in his bid to become mayor of Jerusalem in upcoming elections this Tuesday. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Jerusalem where Gaydamak will set up a swanky campaign to lure in both Israeli and Palestinian voters.

Descripción: Western leaders are hoping the 1.3 billion Chinese consumers will save the world economy. Despite three decades of rapid expansion, however, the majority of China's population remains relatively poor and hopes that they can pick up the slack left by American consumers appear to be optimistic. Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports.