02/04/2009

Human stories from behind the global headlines. With Matthew Bannister.

The man whose parents were executed and teaching Sierra Leone's war-torn children.

Robert Meeropol speaks to Outlook about the execution of his parents in the 50s when he was just 6 years old. They were American citizens who had been convicted for spying for the Soviet Union. Robert explains the impact this has had on his life and why he's established The Rosenberg Foundation for Children which helps the offspring of activists.

Our reporter in Berlin finds out why Berliners are being encouraged to lighten up and be more hospitable and friendly.

Miriam and Alhassan Sesay come into the Outlook studio to talk about setting up schools for war-affected children in Sierra Leone, as well as the story of their long courtship.

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