Arrested for trying to smuggle cocaine out of the country, Kenneth spent fours years in San Pedro, a notorious prison in La Paz. With the guards not allowed inside, violence, drugs and corruption are rife. But in a place where initiative is rewarded, life thrives. Parties are thrown, businesses flourish and family life can go on as normal
Can Jewish settlers in the West Bank live peacefully with their Palestinian neighbours? Rabbi Menachem Froman, orthodox Jew and peacemaker, explains how it might be possible
Rebels have seized control of a gorilla sanctuary in eastern Congo, sending park rangers running for their lives and endangering the animals. Ranger Innocent Mburanumwe speaks of his fears
Seema Dhundia is head of the world’s first all-female paramilitary unit. She describes working in post-war Liberia, helping to protect the nation against a slide back into violence
Podcast: Used to demonising George Bush's America, how will Hugo Chavez and his fellow Latin American leaders adapt to an Obama presidency?
Sixteen-year-old Rober is a gay transvestite who lives in the Peruvian city of Iquitos. He is also a prostitute. He explains why he is happier turning tricks than getting an education
Viewpoint: It’s almost as if the conflict in Georgia and South Ossetia never happened, writes Simon Tisdall, as Europe gets ready to resume talks with Russia
As New Zealanders head to the polls for the general election, Green party leader Jeanette Fitzsimons outlines her hopes for a more eco-friendly government
