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Archive for October, 2011
Music Heard on Air for October 25, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Akbar Kahn, Issa Bagayogo, Jonthan Richman and The Modern Lovers, AfroCubism, Ali Akbar Kahn.
North Korean Dear Leader’s Grandson Studies Peace
Nate Tabak reports from Bosnia where the grandson of North Korea’s Kim Jong Il is studying at a private high school. Its curriculum fosters multiculturalism and reconciliation.
Old Pulteney Wins World Whisky of the Year Honor
According to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, the best single malt whisky comes from this tiny town at the northern end of the Scottish Highlands.
Mother Hoping for Ilan Grapel’s Release from Egypt
Israeli-American Ilan Grapel was arrested by Egyptian authorities last June and and has been held on charges of spying for Israel. His mother, American Irene Grapel, tells host Lisa Mullins she’s hoping he’ll be released on Thursday.
Ramy Essam Honored with Freemuse Award for Free Musical Expression
The Freemuse Award for free musical expression goes to Ramy Essam, “the singer of the revolution.” His song “Irhal” galvanized the crowds at Tahrir Square. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Essam.
Fate of Gaddafi Body Still Undecided
The new government of Libya has closed the door on the container holding the body of Colonel Gaddafi. The public will no longer be admitted.
How Moderate is the Libyan Leadership?
After helping to overthrow Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, western powers are worried about the promise to establish Sharia law there. But the leader of the transitional council assures the world that Libyans are moderates.
Tunisia Counts Votes in Historic Poll
Tunisian election officials are counting votes after Sunday’s election, the first free poll of the Arab Spring.
Doing Business With Iraq
President Obama says American troops will be home from Iraq by the end of the year but the connections between Iraq and the US are far from over. The next phase of American involvement will be business ties.
VW Expected To Take Top Spot
Volkswagen is expected to become the world’s biggest carmaker this year.
Music Heard on Air for October 24, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 24, 2011. Artists featured are: Bassekou Kouyate, Nigoni Ba, Moriba Koita, AfroCubism, Generation Bass.
Turkey Quake Worst in a Decade
Rescuers in southeast Turkey are pulling survivors from collapsed buildings after the country was hit with one of the worst earthquakes in a decade.
Struggling Wikileaks Stops Publishing Classified Files
The whistle-blowing group Wikileaks says it is suspending its publication of classified files due to financial problems.
Does the Language You Speak Determine How Much Money You Save?
A controversial new study out of Yale concludes that people who speak languages without future verb tenses like Chinese are better at preparing for the future than people who use a future tense like in English, French, and Spanish for example.
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