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Archive for August, 2011
Floating Island Goes Missing
A British artist created a helium filled sculpture which was cut lose by pranksters
Gillespie, A Rock Band From Kosovo, Dreams Big
The band is successful locally, but struggling to make it big beyond the country’s borders.
Egypt’s Mubarak pleads ‘not guilty’
Deposed President Mubarak denies charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters at the beginning of his trial.
A History of Political Trials
A look at a few historical instances when countries prosecuted their own toppled presidents.
President Obama Speaks With Russian Reporters
Obama speaks to the Russian media about the debt-ceiling deal.
Why Russians Fear August
Numerous crises and catastrophic events have happened in Russia during the month of August.
Syrian Troops and Tanks Advancing Into Central Hama
The Syrian army is stepping up pressure on the city of Hama.
In Turkey Village, Refugees Feel the Closure of Syrian Border
The Syrian military has sealed off the northern border with Turkey, squeezing the refugees who have already crossed the border.
A Building Embedded With Famous Stones
The Geo Quiz wants you to name the only American building that has stones from the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China built into its base.
Aboriginal Singer Jimmy Little Now A Champion For Healthy Food
Little is bringing awareness of healthy foods to remote indigenous communities in Australia.
Music Heard on The Air, Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on August 3, 2011. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooder, Generation Bass, Jack de Johnette & Foday Musa Suso, Fussible, Silina Musango, and Just A Band.
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