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Archive for September, 2011
Islamist Cleric Killed in Yemen
President Barack Obama says the killing of American-born cleric Anwar Al-Awlaki is a “major blow” to al-Qaeda.
Graffiti Artists of Kabul
How local Kabul artists are using the rubble of bombed out buildings as their canvasses.
Solar Power Decathlon in DC
International students compete to try to build the most cost-efficient solar-powered homes.
Myanmar Takes U-Turn on Controversial Dam Project
The government of Myanmar announced Friday it was halting construction of the Myitsone Dam.
Life in Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
The BBC’s Wairimu Gitahi discusses life in the Dadaab refugee camp in northern Kenya.
Music Heard on Air for September 30, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 30, 2011. Artists featured are: Pressure Drop, Moriba Koita, Cheikh Lo, Habib Koite, Oki Dub Ainu Band, Oki Dub Ainu Band.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – ‘Ma Ellen’ – and her Liberian Presidential Re-election Bid
Liberian incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is running for re-election. The women’s vote helped put her in office last time. But many Liberian women are turning their back on the president
Prehistoric Cave Drawings ‘Made by Children’
Archaeologists have long studied the drawings in a famous cave complex in France. Now, researchers think some of them are the artwork of children.
Old is New Again in Bavaria
Traditional Bavarian leather pants are gaining popularity among younger German, especially during Oktoberfest.
Islamist Cleric Anwar Awlaki Killed in Yemen
US-born radical Islamist cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a key al-Qaeda leader, has been killed in Yemen, the country’s defense ministry said.
Discovering ‘Awesome Tapes From Africa’
While traveling in West Africa, Brian Shimkovitz collected thousands of tapes of obscure African musicians.
Germany Approves Expanded EU Bailout Fund
Many Germans are against committing more money to prop up struggling eurozone members such as Greece.
Spain’s Struggling Small-Business Owners
While Europe’s governments negotiate to save the economies of nations, small business owners are struggling to keep their doors open.
Medics Jailed In Bahrain
Twenty medics in Bahrain have been sentenced to between five and 15 years in prison, accused of attempting to overthrow the regime.
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