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Automotive and Transportation

	McLaren Confirms GT3 Racing Program for MP4-12C Dec. 18, 2010 McLaren confirms its plans to bring back the McLaren name to GT sports cars racing. From 2012, McLaren and CRS Racing, an experienced UK-based racing team, will supply and support a limited number of GT3 racing cars based on the McLaren MP4-12C high-performance sports car for European-based privateers. With the 12C's lightweight one-piece molded carbon chassis (the 'MonoCell'), its levels of downforce and aerodynamic performance, the 12C should prove to be a great platform to develop a racing car... (runtime 02:39)
	WTCC World Champions 2010: Season Wrap-up Dec. 14, 2010 The WTCC 2010 season has seen Chevrolet finishing on the podium in 21 races out of 22, claiming seven wins and taking home both the title for Manufacturers and Drivers. The extraordinary season of Yvan Muller, his team-mates Rob Huff and Alain Menu, and the entire team, represents the culmination of Chevrolet's efforts in the world's top series for touring cars, which started in 2005. The Chevrolet Cruze, which made its race debut last year, has proven competitive on all types of circuits and can now pride itself of offering... (runtime 03:02)
	Chevrolet Cruze Computer Crash Simulations Improve Vehicle Safety May 28, 2010 At one time, the only way to improve vehicle safety meant crash testing real cars over and over. Today, with the help of computer simulations, countless important tests can be run on a single vehicle without denting a fender. Just a few years ago, a new design like the Chevy Cruze would have required nearly one hundred live crash tests. Today computerized simulations do much of the safety testing, so only a few dozen test vehicles are used to verify what the computer designs and to make sure government safety req... (runtime 02:45)
	Magny Cours, 2010 - Race Three Hightlights – Superfinal May 24, 2010 AC Milan won Superleague Formula at Magny-Cours, France. General views and commentary of Magny Cours, 2010. (runtime 03:06)

Aviation and Defense

	Jalalabad Determined to Transition NEW Jan. 26, 2012 Change is underway in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. The responsibility for securing the city has been handed from the Americans to the Afghans, in a process being referred to as transition. (runtime 04:35)
	Second Bahrain International Airshow Closes NEW Jan. 24, 2012 The second Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has come to a close with its reservations book for the next edition in 2014 looking extremely healthy. Many of this year's participating companies also took part in the inaugural event in 2010 and are now already looking forward to repeating the experience again in two years time, proof beyond doubt that this event has established itself as a unique and significant addition to the international Airshow calendar. (runtime 05:28)
	Meeting of the Militaries NEW Jan. 24, 2012 Security is a defining factor for Libya right now which needs to be addressed. This meeting of key military figures in Tripoli puts security at the top of the agenda and calls for the National Transitional to act. (runtime 03:05)
	The Slovak Bomb Squad Jan. 19, 2012 A Slovak bomb disposal team has has served for the last six months in Kandahar City where insurgent IEDs remain a constant threat to ISAF forces and civilians. Michael Mieres, team leader, recounts the incident which earned him and his team distinction for bravery. (runtime 05:38)
	Shoulder to Shoulder Dec. 17, 2010 The future of Afghanistan lies with these men. The soldiers of the Afghan National Army – with the support of the soldiers of ISAF – are the ones who are going to determine whether Afghanistan will be able to stand on its own two feet. (runtime 03:24)

Business and Industry

Charity and Non-Profit

	Starting Young Dec. 17, 2010 A charity in Kabul is reintroducing the scouting tradition to Afghanistan. (runtime 04:00)
	Child Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Dec. 14, 2010 Jean Gough, UNICEF OPT Special Representative - "We all agree that the time has come to place children at the very heart of the Palestinian development planning. In politics and international affairs, there will always appear to be issues that are more urgent and pressing, but nothing is more important than the well-being of children as they are the decision makers of tomorrow.” (runtime 02:48)
	UNICEF Assists Millions of Pakistani Flood Refugees Dec. 11, 2010 Flood waters that have devastated one-fifth of Pakistan's lands and affected the lives of more than 20 million people have been receding in most of the affected areas, but the misery left behind is indescribable. Now, at least 10 million displaced persons across the country are returning home to try to rebuild their shattered lives. For families coming back to rural areas that were hard hit by the floods, the crisis has just begun. (runtime 02:53)
	Regional Cooperation Based on Water and Energy Linkages May Help Tackle Development Challenges May 23, 2010 In the Middle East, rapid population growth and economic development will increase the demand for electricity and intensify the pressure on already scarce water resources. This new SIWI paper outlines how a regional cooperative approach based on water and energy linkages could help tackle the development challenges ahead. (runtime 01:16)

Education

	1,000 Classrooms Project Dec. 19, 2010 Girls and boys were thrilled with the recent inauguration of a new high school in the Afghan capital, built as part of a major project in which the government will construct over 1,000 new classrooms in 58 schools in the area surrounding Kabul. The project is supported by UNICEF and the Government of Japan, which has so far contributed $24 million to it. (runtime 04:59)
	Rehabilitation of Schools in Post-Flood Benin Dec. 18, 2010 In the past 2 months, Benin has experienced one of the worst floods since the 1960s. Even in the lake districts of southern Benin, where villagers are used to floods and live in houses on stilts, the water levels have risen so high that most people had to flee their homes. In the villages that were hardest hit, school infrastructures have suffered greatly, destroying buildings and teaching materials. (runtime 03:36)
	Urgency of Educating Girls and Boys Alike May 25, 2010 Studies have shown that education and specifically girls' education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty, earning potential increases enabling them to break the bonds of inter generational poverty. For every additional year of education beyond primary school, a woman's potential income increases by 15 percent and her susceptibility to abuse, poverty and disease decreases. (runtime 04:35)

Environmental

	Biodiversity Loss Costs EU 450 Billion Euros Per Year NEW Jan. 25, 2012 In addition to the financial crisis, there is a silent crisis of biodiversity loss costing the EU 450 billion Euros each year. ALDE MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (D66, Netherlands), Special Rapporteur on Biodiversity of the European Parliament, presented his draft report on January 24 to the environment committee and called for the "No Net Loss" principle to be applied - that those who cause damage to nature must compensate the loss. The European Parliament intends to come forward with a strategy to end biodiversity loss by 2020. (runtime 03:23)
	Now Looking Ahead Towards 2011 Dec. 21, 2010 Next August, experts and decision makers from around the globe will once again gather in Stockholm to find solutions to global water issues. The 2011 event, which will take a closer look at the challenges connected to our increasingly urbanized world, will take place August 21-27. The 2010 World Water Week gathered a record 2600 participants from 130 different countries. (runtime 03:26)
	Start of Ocean Sprint 2 Dec. 17, 2010 Start of Ocean Sprint 2 from Cape Town, South Africa to Wellington, in New Zealand, Interviews with competitors, aerials shots of race start, boat to boat shots of race start. Action shots out at sea of competitors. The original start date was 12th December. It was delayed until the 16th December due to high winds at Cape Point. (runtime 06:45)
	Todd Stern, U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dec. 14, 2010 "If these are as you know, what the language was used last year, was politically binding, I think that's a good way to look at this is, not legally binding but these are serious decisions made under the asepses of a legally binding treaty, right. These are all decisions made under the kind of umbrella of the UN framework convention on climate change. Our governments do not take these things lightly. I think what you could have, what I would hope to see is that countries start implementing.” (runtime 03:03)
	VELUX 5 OCEANS and Sustainability Dec. 14, 2010 VELUX 5 OCEANS is one of the most exciting and challenging ocean races. It is about one man, one boat and five tough sprints in the longest ocean race around the world. But the race is also about taking care of our planet – simply because the climate is changing for the worse and everyone need to take action to reverse this trend. VELUX launched TAKING ON THE ELEMENTS, a commitment to the planet and a challenge to the world on sustainable development. (runtime 03:03)

Health Care

Healthy Living Through Active-Play Video Games May 28, 2010 The American Heart Association and Nintendo of America announced a first-of-its-kind, relationship aimed at helping people create healthy lifestyles through physically active play. The two organizations will work together to help consumers discover how active-play video games contribute to healthy living. The relationship aims to help eliminate these common barriers with a call to action that motivates people to "Get Informed," "Get Empowered" and "Get Active." To "Get Informed" about games that can be used to.... (runtime 01:30)

International Affairs

	Data Protection: EU Citizens' Rights Must Be "Updated And Upgraded" NEW Jan. 26, 2012 EU rules on data protection must be "updated for new technological advances and upgraded", said European Socialists and Democrats today in Brussels, as the European Commission unveiled new draft legislation to strengthen citizens' data privacy rights. (runtime 04:29)
	Casualties in Afghanistan NEW Jan. 21, 2012 Four ISAF service members were killed on January 19 in eastern Afghanistan by a member of the Afghan National Army. Six ISAF personnel died the previous day when their helicopter came down in the south of the country. ISAF Spokesman Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson talks about both incidents. (runtime 02:25)
	Gen. Abrial: We Have Much Work Ahead Dec. 14, 2010 New Strategic Concept is taking into account some new challenges, such as the cyber defense, the security of energy supplies and even go a step forward by implying an assessment of the security impact of the emerging technologies. What are your plans with respect of these decisions? (runtime 07:23)
	Release Liu Xiaobo Dec. 13, 2010 "I also want to begin by recognizing the brave men and women around the world who are being persecuted, jailed or tortured today, as we speak, for promoting human rights and freedom. We remember them every single day, and among them is the Chinese writer Liu Xiaobo, who has now been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.” (runtime 01:15)
	Protecting the Cyberspace Dec. 10, 2010 Cyber Defense is an important challenge in the New Strategic Concept and NATO wants to improve the organization's capability. The organization will bring Nato's NCIRC - NATO Computer Incident Response Capability - to full operational capability to defend against cyber threats. NCIRC is based at Shape, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. (runtime 04:07)

Pharmaceutical

Leprosy Elimination: A Public-Health Success Story NEW Jan. 26, 2012 Novartis and the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development commemorate World Leprosy Day on 29 January 2012 by reasserting its long-term commitment to eliminating leprosy. The occasion is an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary success in the fight against leprosy as worldwide prevalence continues to shrink. Despite successes, leprosy control is at a critical juncture today. World Leprosy Day serves as a reminder that the involvement of committed stakeholders is paramount in order to complete the "last mile" (runtime 03:27)

Open Arms: Raising Awareness of Upper Limb Spasticity (RESTRICTED VIEWING) ROLLOVER INFO. May 29, 2010 To address the low awareness and under-diagnosis of upper limb spasticity, Allergan, Inc., maker of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA), has joined forces with Henry Winkler and a coalition of five national patient advocacy organizations, including National Stroke Association, Brain Injury Association of America, National Spinal Cord Injury Association, United Cerebral Palsy and United Spinal Association, to launch the "Open Arms: Raising Awareness of Upper Limb Spasticity" ... More Information ROLLOVER (runtime 06:08)

Regional Affairs

Young Roma Leaders: Get to Know Us! Dec. 14, 2010 Young Roma leaders speak out about the importance of inclusion for a successful European future. (runtime 02:11)

Science

Technology

Study of Nanotechnology May 28, 2010 Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale, dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. One nanometer is 1 billionth of a meter, a sheet of paper is about 100-thousand nanometers thick. Materials behave differently at the nanoscale; for example, some become stronger, or get better at conducting heat or electricity. More Information ROLLOVER (runtime 02:13)

IBM Produces World's Smallest 3D Map May 25, 2010 IBM scientists have created a 3D map of the earth so small that 1,000 of them could fit on one grain of salt. The scientists accomplished this through a new, breakthrough technique that uses a tiny, silicon tip with a sharp apex — 100,000 times smaller than a sharpened pencil — to create patterns and structures as small as 15 nanometers at greatly reduced cost and complexity. This patterning technique opens new prospects for developing nanosized objects in fields such as electronics, future chip technology, medicine... (runtime 05:35)

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