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Archive for July, 2011
Protecting Migrants in Mexico from Drug Violence
New efforts are underway in Mexico to protect migrants from becoming the targets of drug cartels and other criminals.
C-Sections on the Rise Despite Concerns from Health Experts
Caesarean sections are becoming more common even in poor countries.
Rebekah Brooks on Hot Seat in London
Brooks faced British members of Parliament to testify on her involvement in the scandal.
Music Heard on Air for July 19, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 19, 2011. Artists featured are: Gustavo Santaolalla, Alison Brown, Kaya Project, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Mo’ Horizons, Mory Kante.
An Island with Tidal Bores
Looking for the world’s third largest island that is shared by three countries.
News of the World Whistleblower Dies
Sean Hoare helped blow the whistle on the phone-hacking scandal.
Kamwa Festival and Perm
The stage is on the side of a hill in a beautiful valley surrounded by lakes and hills, so picturesque, like something from a hobbit movie.
Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital
The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.
Political Impact of the Hacking Scandal
The British government said it is seeking a recall of parliament on Wednesday.
Phone-Hacking Fallout Hits Scotland Yard
The scandal has sullied the image of London Metropolitan Police Service.
A Syrian Activist’s Accounts of Torture
A Syrian activist recounts the torture of a teenager by authorities of the regime.
Europe Berates Raters
European leaders say the existing agencies have too much power and are adding to the so-called euro-zone’s debt crisis.
Belgians Try to Take Their Famous Fries Global
Some Belgian entrepreneurs are trying to take the delicious fries to other parts of the world.
Life Saving Cooperation in the Gaza Strip
Odai al-Kafarna, a baby from Gaza will die without life-saving heart surgery from an Israeli hospital.
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