Economists Divided on Question of Recession

Economists Divided on Question of Recession



Economists are deeply divided on whether or not we are in a recession, according to the latest WSJ forecasting survey. WSJ's Phil Izzo and Kelsey Hubbard discuss the survey, where many economists agreed we will see a further slowdown.

Walks in the West Bank

Walks in the West Bank



Palestinian author Raja Shehadeh looks back on years of walks in the hills of the West Bank reflecting on physical and political changes.

US-bred Bengal tigers start new life in Baghdad zoo

US-bred Bengal tigers start new life in Baghdad zoo



Baghdadis have something to smile about this summer. Baghdad zoo -- largely destroyed by the US-led invasion in 2003 -- is now home to new residents: two Bengal tigers cubs.

Bagging a bargain at the Beijing Olympics

Bagging a bargain at the Beijing Olympics



Souvenir seekers at China's Olympics are flocking to Beijing stores to snap up some of the cheapest ever official Games products. An AFPTV voiced report.

Recession stalks Europe as economy shrinks

Recession stalks Europe as economy shrinks



Europe has swung towards recession, with the eurozone economy shrinking for the first time and inflation hovering at a record high as the sharp global downturn takes hold.