Archive for July, 2011


Saudi Women Activists Demand the Right to Drive

Azza Shamasi driving with Eman Al Nafjan filming on June 22, 2011

Five Saudi women, who defied religious tradition by driving, were detained.

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Why an Italian Firm is Targeting its Female Staff

John Hooper (Photo: The Guardian)

An Italian engineering firm targets its female staff when confronting layoffs.

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Dominique Strauss-Kahn Released Without Bail

Dominique Strauss-Kahn (photo: IMF)

Walt discusses the latest twist in the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case.

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Georgia Businesses Suffering from State Immigration Law

Migrant worker in Georgia (photo: Kristian Weatherspoon)

The law is impacting industries that rely on undocumented workers.

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Thailand Politically Divided Ahead of Elections

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (Photo: Irwin Loy)

The general elections this weekend are unlikely to help bridge a divided country.

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A Royal Wedding on the French Riviera

View of Monaco, Harbour and parts of Monte Carlo. (Photo: R Meehan)

We are looking for a small country, which is decked up for a royal wedding.

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Music Heard on Air for July 1, 2011

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 1, 2011. Artists featured are: Ihashi Elimholphe, Moriba Koita, dDub, Yin Tsang, Justin Adams, Juldeh Camara.

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Music Picks For Summer 2011

Los Chicharrons "Roots of Life"

What are you taking to the beach this summer?

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Global Political Cartoons: Libyan Rebel Street Art

(Photo: Rory Mulholland)

In rebel-held eastern Libya, artists have have been creating street art that mocks Gaddafi.

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PRI’s The World(07/01/2011: Italy, Saudi Arabia)

Latest edition of PRI’s The World.

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