Channel 4 - News - Dispatches

Broadcast: Wednesday 12 November 2008 09:00 PM

In some of the poorest parts of Nigeria, where evangelical religious fervour is combined with a belief in sorcery and black magic, many thousands of children are being blamed for catastrophes, death and famine - and branded witches by powerful pastors. These children are then abandoned, tortured, starved and murdered - all in the name of Jesus Christ. Read more »

Mum Loves Drugs, Not Me

Broadcast: Monday 03 November 2008 08:00 PM

Brian Woods and Kate Blewett reveal the devastating impact that illegal drugs have on neglected children, whose childhoods are blighted by chaos. Read more »

Don't Bank On The Bailout

Broadcast: Monday 27 October 2008 08:00 PM

Has the multi-billion-pound bank bailout saved our economy? City speculator Hugh Hendry doesn't think so. Read more »

Jon Snow's American Journey

Broadcast: Sunday 26 October 2008 07:10 PM

As Obama and McCain's gladiatorial showdown enters its final week, Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow goes in search of the new America. Starting at the border with Mexico, Snow takes a road trip up the Pacific highway linking San Diego to Seattle, travelling though areas of great affluence, deprivation, innovation and tradition to find out about the new Americans, new economy and new directions that are shaping the next America. Read more »