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Archive for September, 2011
Postal Reform Around The World
The US Postal Service is looking for fresh ideas on how to cut costs. How have other countries been dealing with postal budget shortfalls?
Captain Planet’s Latest Album ‘Cookin’ Gumbo’
Captain Planet is an LA-based DJ who takes world beats from old scratchy vinyl and mixes them into something new.
Do you have an “old scratchy vinyl’ record suggestion? Share it here.
UK Inquiry Into Libya Rendition
An inquiry looking into accusations that Britain was complicit in the torture of terrorism suspects has said it will examine new allegations about close ties between British intelligence and Muammar Gaddafi’s security services.
Libyan Rebel Accuses CIA Of Torture
The possible foreign policy implications of the alleged US role in the 2004 torture of Libyan rebel leader, Abdul Hakim Belhaj.
Documents Reveal China’s Arms Connection With Libya
Documents suggest Chinese firms recently agreed to supply Gaddafi’s forces with weapons.
French-born Filmmakers Update 9/11 Documentary
Jules and Gedeon Naudet remade their documentary “9/11″ which originally aired in 2002.
Music Heard on Air for September 5, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 5, 2011. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Moriba Koita, Selffish, Habib Koite & Bamada.
Turkey – Israel Relations Imploding
Turkey says it is expelling Israel’s ambassador and threatening to cut off military and economic ties with the Israelis.
Ex-Attorney-General Bakkour ‘Survives Attack’
The former attorney-general in Hama who disappeared last week has survived an attack.
Questions About US Cooperation with Repressive Regimes
This year’s reform movement in the Arab world has raised questions about US cooperation with repressive regimes.
Iran’s Disappearing Lake Orumiyeh Threatens Salt Storm
Lake Orumiyeh – a large salt lake in northwest Iran – is slowly drying up.
Pakistan Province Makes Learning Chinese Mandatory
The Geo Quiz is looking for a Pakistani province which has announced plans to make learning Chinese mandatory in schools.
Am Ketenes and Gypsy Swing in the French Countryside
Anchor Marco Werman takes us to a party in the French countryside and introduces us to a gypsy swing ensemble called Am Ketenes.
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