06/04/2009

Human stories from behind the global headlines. With George Arney.

The woman fighting for justice for the people of Libby; regulation of Qur'anic schools; and the world's oldest woman?

Gayla Benefield from the town of Libby in the United States tells George Arney about her campaign to bring to account the mining company which she believes is responsible for the death of over 200 residents in Libby. The company concerned is currently on trial accused of having knowingly endangered residents with vermiculite - a substance containing asbestos.

Outlook's Martin Vogl finds out why campaigners in the west African country of Mali are pressing the authorities to regulate the country's Qur'anic schools.

Sohat Dosova from Kazakhstan says she has just celebrated her 130th birthday. Outlook's Rayhan Demytrie meets her in the Kazakh city of Karaganda.