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Archive for October, 2011
How ‘Whip It’ Inspired Roller Derby in Colombia
How the Hollywood movie “Whip It” sparked a craze for roller derby among Colombia women.
Leaping Antelope Tackles Cyclist in South Africa
We’re looking for a game reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province. If you’re riding your bike there, you might wanna look out for game crossing …
Esma Redzepova, the Queen of Gypsy Music
Esma Redzepova, famous around the world as “Queen of Gypsy Music” for her voice and humanitarian work, adds “politician” to her resume.
US Disrupts ‘Iranian Terror Plot’
The US says it has broken up a major terror plot in which agents linked to Iran sought to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington.
Gilad Shalit to be Released
Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Palestinian militants for five years.
Myanmar ‘to Grant Prisoner Amnesty’
The US said this week, if Myanmar showed concrete progress on issues like political prisoners, it would respond.
Cartel Violence and Social Media in Mexico
In violent parts of Mexico, social media outlets have become valuable channels for an emerging network of citizen journalists and concerned citizens.
Looking Back on Holbrooke’s Legacy
Richard Holbrooke was the Obama administration’s pointman for the civilian side of the Afghanistan war. He died suddenly in December 2010, leaving some successes that are sometimes overlooked, and they have to do with Pakistan.
Music Heard on Air for October 11, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 11, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Akbar Kahn, Nostalgia 77, TJ Rhemi, Vieux Farka Toure.
Revisiting a Peace Corps Experience in Pakistan
Leslie Noyes Moss thought her 1960s Peace Corps experience in a small Pakistan village was largely a failure. But when she returned 50 years later, she found she’d made more of an impact than she’d realized.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame Addresses Accusations of Habyarimana Death
Tuesday for the first time, Rwandan President Kagame addressed a direct question about an accusation during a press conference from one of his former allies of being the man responsible for the death of Juvenal Habyarimana.
Uncertain Future for Asian Island Nation
The Maldives are only about five feet above sea level, so there’s big concern the islands’ days ware will become inundated as sea levels rise in the coming century.
Spanish Singer Juan Perro’s ‘Rio Negro’
DJ Betto Arcos talks about the new CD from the Spanish singer.
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