Jan 30th, 2006 · The World Health Organization confirms an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of flu in northern Iraq. It says preliminary tests indicate a young Kurdish girl died of bird flu earlier in January. One of her relatives also died, but it's not yet clear whether he also contracted the disease.
Dec 23rd, 2005 · Nearly one in 10 Filipinos works abroad. Traditionally, these immigrants send gifts home to their relatives through the balikbayan box, stuffed with clothes, toys and other consumer goods. Beyond their cargo, what the boxes really carry is a way for emigres to connect with family members back home.
Dec 1st, 2005 · At least 25 states have a reimbursement program for relatives who care for kids who otherwise might end up in foster care. In Washington D.C., city officials are considering making payments to grandparents who take over custody of their grandkids.
Nov 23rd, 2005 · Attackers, reportedly dressed in Iraqi uniforms, kill a well-known Sunni Muslim tribal leader and several of his relatives. The Shiite-controlled government says its forces weren't involved in the deaths, which prompted an angry protest at a Sunni mosque.
Nov 23rd, 2005 · Joshua Levs has the latest dispatch in his series or reports on the Smith family, who fled New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina hit. Selwyn and Chiquita Smith are homesick for New Orleans, but thankful for having survived the storm and for the kindness of strangers. The Smiths will celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives at their new home in McKinney, Texas.
Oct 7th, 2005 · World-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal talks about his new book Our Inner Ape. From conflict resolution to altruism, violence and sex, how much do humans have in common with our nearest primate relatives?
Sep 9th, 2005 · After evacuating from New Orleans to Atlanta, Selwyn and Chiquita Smith have recently found two members of their family who fled to Houston. Joshua Levs reports on their attempt to reunite with their relatives.
Sep 1st, 2005 · Farai Chideya checks in with Joyce Morris, who is stranded in her New Orleans home with ailing relatives.