1It has been just over a week since one of the biggest typhoons on record hit the Philippines, killing thousands of people and leaving hundreds of thousands more displaced. In the midst of all the chaos at the height of a storm, one young mother gave birth in the doorway of a Church. No aid has so far been provided by the Philippines Government to help ease the suffering of many of its people.
2Interview with American economist and former Director of the Budget for President Obama.
3For the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis, the Bank of England has been able to announce that the recovery has finally taken hold. Interview with the Governor of the Bank of England. Will this news have any positive impact on David Cameron's Government?
4Next week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of United States President John F Kennedy. However, the Kennedy influence on American politics continues to be strong. This week, JFK's daughter Caroline was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Japan.
5Analysis of some of the controversy surrounding Sri Lanka's position as host of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, despite controversy over its human rights record.