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Archive for October, 2011
Coptic Christians Clash With Security Forces in Egypt
About 25 people were killed and hundreds wounded at a rally of Coptic Christians in Cairo.
Greeks Face Another Public Sector Strike
Greece was hit with public transit strike. Some commuters said they sympathize, but some have troubles of their own.
Slovakia Holding Out on Helping Greece
The Slovakian parliament will vote on a plan to boost the power of a rescue fund for troubled economies like Greece.
‘DarkMarket: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You’ – Exploring the World of Cybercrime
Cyber space can be chaotic and that makes it susceptible to criminals.
Music Heard on Air for October 10, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 10, 2011. Artists featured are: Kila, The Yoshida Brothers, Moriba Koita, RJD2, AfroCubism, Petrol Bomb Samosa.
Despite Nobel Prize, Sirleaf’s Re-Election Not Guaranteed
Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was named a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, but it’s no guarantee that she’ll win re-election on Tuesday.
The Neglected Positive Image of Africa
Blogger and social entrepreneur Mariéme Jamme says there’s is a positive image of Africa that’s too often neglected in media coverage.
Circumcising more than One Million Men in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is planning to circumcise more than a million men in seven years in a effort to reduce the spread of HIV.
Botswana’s Infant Circumcision Campaign
Officials in Botswana are promoting infant circumcision in a campaign to reduce the spread of HIV.
Hollywood Stars Appearing in Russian Advertisements
A new advertising trend in Russia features Hollywood stars hawking Russian products, edging out local talent.
Marking 100 Years Since the Qing Dynasty and Imperial Chinese Rule
We are looking for an island province marking its 100th anniversary of a revolution.
Reworking ‘Sketches of Spain’ in ‘Miles Español’
The new CD “Miles Español” is a global reworking of classic Miles Davis from his 1960 album “Sketches of Spain” recording.
Reaction From Liberia on Nobel Prize
Not everyone is happy in Liberia about Sirleaf winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Yemeni Activist Tawakul Karman Among Three Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Letta Tayler, a Yemen researcher at Human Rights Watch, talks about Tawakul Karman.
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