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Archive for October, 2011
Why Brazil Loves the Cordel
A centuries-old style of poetry is inspiring new music and TV drama in Brazil.
Weavers of the Western Isles
The Geo Quiz takes us to the north Atlantic. The chain of islands we want you to name, lies off the west coast of Scotland, so they are sometimes called the Western Isles.
Legendary Folk Musician Bert Jansch Dies
The late Jansch formed the folk-rock band Pentangle, which was the premiere folk-rock band in the UK in the 60s and 70s.
Proposed US Bill Targets China for Keeping Currency Low
The bill called the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act is proposed to punish China for undervaluing its currency.
EU Planning to Charge Airlines for Carbon Emissions
Carriers flying in and out of EU will be required to keep track of the fuel they burn and pay up for any emissions that are over the cap set by the EU.
Italians React to the Release of Amanda Knox
The overturned verdict continues to divide public opinion in Italy.
An Author’s Quest to Understand the Mind of Terrorists
Ken Ballen interviewed more than 100 extremists for his new book “Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals.”
Chinese Investment at the Cost of Respect in Zambia?
Zambia is one of those rare places where, when people ask, ‘how are you?,’ they expect an answer. And just about everyone asks. It’s a form of greeting, not completed until you answer and ask the same [...]
Evangelizing in Swaziland
Over the years I’ve developed an unenviable reputation as a serial track-changer. That is, I put on a bit of music for a friend, eagerly await the looks of rapture I assume will surely come over them, and then—either when said looks don’t appear or I think of something better to play—I change the track [...]
Rwandan President Kagame ‘Sparked 1994 Genocide’
A former ally of Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused him of complicity in the death of a former president which sparked the 1994 genocide.
Music Heard on Air for October 4, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 4, 2011. Artists featured are: Jamshied Sharifi, Generation Bass, Salif Keita, Airto Moreira/Chick Corea, Vieux Farka Toure, Nguyen Le.
Mining in Zambia – One Year After Collum Coal Incident
One year ago, managers at a Chinese-owned coal mine in the African country of Zambia opened fire on local workers demanding better pay.
Dalai Lama Cancels South Africa Visit Because of Visa Trouble
The Dalai Lama has canceled his trip to South Africa, where he had been invited by fellow Nobel Peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
An Island Nation With No Drinking Water
Looking for an island nation that has declared a state of emergency after five months of drought.
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