A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Learn more about Pakistan and its politics from these additional resources.

A round-up of how nations around the globe are dealing with the economic downturn: bailouts, I.M.F. loans, and schadenfreude.

Link to more information about Afghanistan.

The women featured in this slideshow are participants in the sponsorship program of Women for Women International.

Afghanistan has long held a tradition of assembly or jirga to discuss social and political issues in accordance with the teachings of the prophet Mohammad.

This features explores the extent to which Afghan policies towards women have translated into actual change on the ground.

To complete "Enemies of Happiness" was no easy task. We shot the film in war-torn southwestern Afghanistan. Farah Province is not a place many foreigners go to and we had difficulties getting out there.

Since Afghanistan emerged from under Taliban rule in late 2001, women's rights have made great strides on paper. But the reality on the ground is a mixed picture.

See how the children featured in WIDE ANGLE episode "Time for School" are faring now in the "Kid Cards" photo essay.