Sep 12th, 2008 · Violence in remote parts of Bolivia is being felt across Latin America. Venezuela has expelled the U.S. ambassador, while Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and other countries seek to help restore order.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Mary Edwards is a fish biologist who loves salmon — especially if they're running upriver. But her true passion is to take portrait-style photos of fish underwater, in the remote rivers of the Pacific Northwest.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Conservationists are starting to raise the alarm about native oysters and their disappearing habitat. The situation is so serious that a band of scientists went to a remote inlet on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in search of Olympia oyster reefs.
Sep 4th, 2008 · The government in Pakistan has condemned an attack on a remote village near the border with Afghanistan. Pakistani officials say Wednesday's raid was led by U.S. troops. However, U.S. officials have not officially commented.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Reports out of Pakistan say U.S.-led forces have attacked a remote Pakistani village near the border with Afghanistan. Women and children are said to be among the casualties. The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan says it has no report of such an incursion. NATO troops deny any involvement.
Aug 23rd, 2008 · Greg Mortenson, executive director of the Central Asia Institute, met with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf during a recent trip to the region. Musharraf had read a book Mortenson co-wrote titled Three Cups of Tea, about his experiences building more than 60 schools in remote parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Jul 15th, 2008 · When a remote Inuit community got Internet access, traditional customs passed down through generations were suddenly in competition with modern life and access to the outside world. The result: a great music video and some other important lessons.
Jul 9th, 2008 · "Sounds Wild" is an occasional series of short stories that take you to remote parts of the planet to hear the sounds of rare animals. Wildlife recordist David Stewart introduces the "goanna" lizard that is native to the Australian desert.