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Archive for August, 2011
World Leaders Call For Syria’s President Assad To Step Down
President Obama: “The time has come for President Assad to step aside.”
Bahrain Opposition Finds a Voice With Lualua TV
The Arab spring didn’t take hold in Bahrain, but now the opposition has found a new way to be heard.
Londoners Take to the Streets – To Party at Notting Hill Carnival
The annual Notting Hill Carnival is still taking place in the wake of the recent riots.
Bangalore’s Yours Truly Theatre Improv Troupe
An Indian improv troupe wants to do more than make people laugh. It wants to promote social change.
Music Heard on Air for August 18, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for August 18, 2011. Artists featured are: Yoshida Brothers, Gustavo Santaolalla, Mory Kante, Moriba Koita, Gigi, Anouar Barhem.
Israel pounds Gaza after deadly attacks
The Israeli military carries out air strikes over the Gaza Strip following a series of deadly attacks in southern Israel.
The Soviet Coup – 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago on Friday, there was a coup aimed at bringing down Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
Trying to Pay Down France’s Debt
Reporters at Rue89 tried to make a personal contribution to the French government to help with the debt.
Chinese Space Lab To Be Launched
The Geo Quiz wants you to name the city 60 miles from the launch center.
Adding Chinese Twist to Kazakh Music
The members of a Kazakh band grew up in Beijing and are adding their own urban touch to the Kazakh music.
Indian Protesters Take to the Streets in Favor of Anna Hazare
On the street with some of the people protesting in favor of Anna Hazare.
Concerns Over UK Riot Sentences
On Tuesday, two men were jailed for four years for using Facebook to incite riots.
Biden in China to Defend US Economics
Vice President Joe Biden is in China to meet with officials including Xi Jinping.
Taking the Pulse on US Debt in Shanghai
What are people in China’s financial capital, Shanghai, thinking about America’s financial trouble?
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