Bolivia

The United States’ ties with the Muslim world are under strain after a film insulting Islam sparks deadly protests. The US Coptic Christian community has condemned the production. Next, Bolivia tells Washington it is time to take it off the drugs blacklist as officials point to a drop in coca cultivation. Finally, we take you to Hawaii, where a new generation is taking to the waves.

An apology, a resignation, and a promise not to do it again: this as HSBC is accused of being "pervasively polluted" by US senators. The bank could yet face a fine of up to 1 billion dollars. And Mitt Romney continues to face questions over his taxes and the timing of his decision to leave Bain Capital. Finally, as a Shell oil ship slips anchor, more questions are raised about the oil giant's Artic drilling plan.

This week, Bolivia's president addressed the UN in a bid to overturn a ban on the chewing of coca leaves. Morales said he was not advocating the production of cocaine but rather wanted to protect the country’s cultural and medicinal heritage. In Mexico, being a journalist is a risky business. We meet the reporters learning to treat bullet wounds and deal with death threats. Finally we head to Ohio where we see firsthand the tragic consequences of the US housing meltdown.