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Archive for November, 2011
What the US Can and Cannot do to Stop Syria’s Brutal Crackdown
Anne-Marie Slaughter served as director of policy planning at the State Department from 2009 to 2011. She speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about what the US can and cannot do to stop Syria’s brutal crackdown on anti-government activists in that country.
Thousands Tried Under Military Rule in Post Revolution Egypt
Some 12,000 Egyptians have been tried by military courts since the overthrow of President Mubarak. Democracy activists accuse the ruling military council of trying to silence its critics. Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo.
Mapping Mars From A German Park
After 520 days of motionless ‘travel’, the Mars500 simulation ended Friday – where in Germany did astronomers study the red planet in the 19th century?
US State Dept. Speaks Out on Sex Trafficking in Japan
On Monday, The World aired an interview with Rhacel Salazar Parrenas about her book “Illicit Flirtations: Labor, Migration and Sex Trafficking in Tokyo”. The Department of State requested the opportunity to clarify U.S. policy on sex trafficking. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Alison Kiehl Friedman, Deputy Director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
The Godmothers of Chick Rock Release ‘Play Like a Girl’
June and Jean Millington have been dubbed “The Godmothers of Chick Rock.” The two sisters were born in the Philippines. In 1961 they moved to California and discovered rock and roll. They became full blown rock stars in the 1970s with their group Fanny. The sisters have a new album out, it’s called “Play Like a Girl.”
Jury Convicts ‘Lord of War’
A US jury convicts former Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, with the former Russian Air Force officer’s attorneys saying they will appeal.
The Crumbling State of Greek Politics
Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement humorously captures the crumbling state of Greek politics.
China’s Stake in Europe’s Stability
China’s media says Europe’s fiscal crisis is a sign of the failure of western capitalism but Beijing has much to lose in Europe.
How Poland Keeps Its Economy Booming
The Polish economy enjoys the fastest growth rate in all of the EU. The former Communist country is committed to joining the eurozone in the future, but for now it does not use the euro as its currency.
Pentagon Budget Cuts Will Have ‘Dire Consequences’
Military leaders have warned Congress on Wednesday that steeper cuts in defense spending will gut the armed forces and sap US global influence.
Nicaragua’s Controversial Candidate Daniel Ortega
Nicaragua holds a presidential election this Sunday. The front-runner is incumbent Daniel Ortega, despite a constitutional ban on his re-election.
The High Number of Suicides Among Active Military Service Members and Veterans
A new report out this week focuses on a serious problem for the Pentagon: the high number of suicides among active military service members and veterans. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Kathy Kilcoyne, whose 25 year old son Colin — a veteran of the war in Iraq — took his own life in January.
Suicide Poses Challenge to Health of US Armed Forces
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Dr. Margaret Harrell, one of the authors of “Losing the Battle: The Challenge of Military Suicide.” The report published this week says an increase in suicides among active service members and veterans poses a serious challenge to the health of America’s armed forces.
Study: The Bigger Your Social Network, the Bigger Your Brain
A new study by researchers in the UK suggests that the size of our social networks affects the structure and function of our brains.
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