Archive for 2010
World Books Remembrance: Heda Kovaly
Translating what became “Under a Cruel Star” by Heda Kovaly was a labor of love as well as a work of feminism. There were few memoirs around of a life that spanned Nazism and Stalinism. None was written by a woman.
World Books Review: Remembering “The Wrong Blood”
Balancing the domestic and the tragic, The Wrong Blood explores the ways in which political history and personal histories intertwine: the novel is an invaluable reminder of how, in the midst of war, love and continuity preserve the potential for a richer life despite the disaster.
Entire program – December 13, 2010
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Today on The World: Haiti’s key political parties try to unblock the weeks-long impasse over the presidential election there; Also, measuring the scant progress made by the UN climate conference in Mexico; Plus, how perfume could help the city of Brussels get rid of the unpleasant smell of its subway system Download MP3
Haiti’s mobile money
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Sarah Palin urged Americans on Sunday not to forget Haiti as she wrapped up a weekend visit to the Caribbean nation still struggling with a cholera outbreak, earthquake reconstruction and political crisis. Haitians have been looking for ways to help themselves and some are using their cell phones in interesting ways to do so, as Sabri Ben-Acho reports from Haiti. Download MP3Rebuilding Haiti
Jewish pilgrimage to Palestinian Jericho
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With the Middle East peace process still going nowhere, Israelis and Palestinians go about their daily lives. And for the most part, that means living very separate lives. For example: under Israeli law, Jewish Israelis are not allowed to enter Palestinian towns in the West Bank. There are occasions when visits are permitted, however. The World’s Matthew Bell recently got to go along on one. Download MP3Slideshow: Jews in Jericho
A smelly problem in Brussels’ subway
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As the home of the European Commission and the European Parliament, Brussels is often considered the “Capital of Europe.” So, you’d think the city’s subway system would reflect the city’s place in the world. But as The World’s Clark Boyd reports, many in Brussels find plenty to sniff at when it comes to their Metro system. Download MP3Video: See one of the worst offending stations.
‘Norwegian Wood’ – the movie
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Lisa Mullins talks with Roland Kelts in Japan about the release of the film adaptation of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami’s 1987 bestseller “Norwegian Wood.” The book is one of Japan’s bestselling novels and the movie just opened in Japan. Download MP3Watch the trailer
South Africa’s Bow Project
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South African music is famous for its fusion of Western and indigenous sounds. A group of South African classical composers are taking inspiration from a native sound. Anders Kelto has this report from Cape Town. Download MP3
Haiti’s political crisis continues
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Haiti’s election commission has invited candidates to appeal the outcome of the country’s recent presidential election. It’s an attempt to restore calm after much unrest and allegations that the vote was rigged. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from Robert Fatton, a Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia who is from Port-au-Prince and who has written extensively on Haiti’s political upheavals. Download MP3
Italian leader issues economic warning
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Italy’s prime minister Silvio Berlusconi today warned parliament that Italy could be plunged into economic crisis if his opponents succeed in passing a “no confidence” measure against him tomorrow. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports. Download MP3
The next climate change challenge
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Environment Editor Peter Thomson about what was accomplished at the latest UN environment conference, in Cancun last week. Download MP3
More details on Stockholm attack
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Swedish authorities today released more details about the suicide bomber who struck the city of Stockholm on Saturday. A warning message was sent just before the blasts to a Swedish news agency. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the managing editor of that agency, Mats Johansson, in Stockholm. Download MP3
Second largest country in Africa
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Our Geo Quiz takes us to North Africa: We’re looking for the largest country on the shores of the Mediterranean. This country is also the second largest in Africa. A cathedral in the capital is seen as a symbol of religious tolerance in Algeria. Download MP3Rationing Health: Who Lives? Who Decides?
As medical costs rise and budgets tighten, some fear the United States will be forced to ration health care. Starting Tuesday, PRI’s The World will take a global look at the controversial issue with perspectives from four countries.
Tech Podcast: Leaks, leaks and more Wikileaks
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In this episode of our weekly Technology Podcast, you’ll get an in-depth look at the past, present and future of the whistle-blowing site Wikileaks. We’ve assembled a group of respected netizens to help us better understand what the Wikileaks phenomenon, and the backlash against it, means. Download MP3 (32:26)
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