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Archive for September, 2011
China’s Investment in Zambia
Zambians don’t always like the way Chinese businesses operate in their country. They’d like to see a more equal relationship which is what their newly elected president is promising.
Trains from Canada
We’re looking for a fast growing African city that’s about to get a new railway – this city in Nigeria is one of the world’s mega-cities.
France’s Quatuor Ebene
Quatuor Ebene is one of the most adventurous string quartets in France today.
Kosovo Winemakers Stuck in the Push, Pull of a Political Quagmire
Kosovo winemakers no doubt are anxiously watching events in the north of the country where NATO peacekeepers reportedly fired rubber bullets on Serb protesters.
New Attempt by Syria to Crack Down on Dissent
Syrian troops firing machine guns mounted on tanks stormed the rebellious town of Rastan near Homs.
Syrian Military Defectors Report Executions for Refusing to Shoot Civilians
Syrian Military defectors in Turkey talk about the role of the military in the uprising. Divisions within the military are deepening over violence against civilians. Orders to shoot protesters are enforced with executions.
Reporting the War in Afghanistan
There’s been a rise in violence in Afghanistan this year. After a number of high profile attacks, it’s becoming harder for journalists to do their job.
The Battle for Australia’s Water – Part I
The battle for water grows in Australia’s agricultural heartland.
Music Heard on Air for September 27, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 27, 2011. Artists featured are: Gustavo Santaolalla, Etran Finatawa, Butch Cassidy Sound System, Moriba Koita, David Hewitt.
Greek and German Leaders Meet Over Debt Crisis
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin Tuesday for crisis talks about saving the Greek economy.
Kosovo Wants to be the Next Napa
Kosovo has a long tradition of making wines. Now Kosovar winemakers are trying to sell their wines beyond the Balkans.
Chapo: The Most Wanted Man in Mexico
The most wanted man in Mexico and the United States is Joaquin Guzman is now the proud father of twin girls born in California last month.
The Game of Tejo
We’re in South America for the Geo Quiz, looking for a state in Colombia. There’s a centuries-old tradition there of playing a game called Tejo.
New Releases from Scotland
A local music shop owner in Edinburgh talks about some of the best-selling CDs at her shop.
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