Crossing Continents

Ecuador has a radical plan not to exploit its oil reserves, and so save its pristine rainforest. It depends on international donors. Linda Pressly ask will the world pay Ecuador not to drill?

Anna Cavell investigates the human trafficking of Ugandan women to work as virtual slaves in Iraq - and tells the dramatic story of how some were rescued.

Gabriel Gatehouse hears the extraordinary tales of the people coming into and out of Iraq - and paints a portrait of a still troubled country through its international gateway.

Mukul Devichand investigates whether Cambodia is a "country for sale" with international investors using fair means or foul to acquire valuable farmland.

Linda Pressly reports from India on palliative care – medical provision for those nearing the end of life.

Lina Sinjab investigates whether corruption is rising in Syria as the economy booms.

David Goldblatt examines the growth of Senegalese wrestling, from traditional rural ritual to commercial urban spectacular.

Bahrain projects itself as an Arab state that is open, progressive and moving toward democracy. But Bill Law finds another Bahrain where dissent is suppressed and critics jailed

Rosie Goldsmith profiles Nichi Vendola, the governor of Puglia and the hope for the Italian left. Can this gay, Catholic poet and environmentalist challenge Silvio Berlusconi?

Angus Crawford discovers that most European Christmas trees originate as pine cones picked in dangerous conditions in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.

Lucy Ash asks why a group of young men near Vladivostok killed policemen and why so many ordinary Russians supported them.

Sheena McDonald visits some of the world's most dangerous roads in Kenya and Costa Rica to find out why the death toll in developing countries is rising.

Rupa Jha investigates who wins and loses in the massive rebuilding programme as the Indian capital of Delhi prepares for the Commonwealth Games.

Christopher Landau explores the explosive growth of christianity in China, with millions flocking to the official Protestant and Catholic churches.