Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippines. Show all posts

The Arab World: Unfinished revolutions

In Egypt, Syria and Bahrain, the fight for democracy persists. The liberations of Tunis and Tripoli were just the start.

World: what's in a name?

In emerging economies, governments are putting their own stamp on history by renaming cities and even countries. Not everywhere, however.

World: how useful is English really?

It's the "World language", they say. But if that's the case, why are so many people learning Mandarin these days?

Where are they now? Imelda Marcos

Famed for her shoe collection, and once the Philippines' most powerful woman when Ferdinand Marcos was dictator. But, where is she now?