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Archive for November, 2011
Toronto’s ‘Occupy’ Protesters Prepare for Winter
‘Occupy’ protesters in Toronto are getting worried about the cold. Since October, they’ve been camping out in a city park we want you to name.
Afro-Peruvian Activist and Musician Susana Baca is Peru’s New Minister of Culture
Susana Baca is a singer-songwriter and Afro-Peruvian activist in Peru. She is now Peru’s new minister of culture. Mirissa Neff reports from San Francisco.
More Bangkok Residents Flee
People in other districts of western Bangkok flee their homes as floodwaters rise.
Greek Prime Minister Papandreou Under Pressure
International pressure on Greece has increased ahead of crisis talks later between its prime minister and the leaders of Germany and France.
Spain’s Hard-Hit Health Care System
Spain’s unemployment rate is Europe’s highest and with revenues shrinking, Spain has had to slash spending. One hard-hit sector is health care.
French Magazine Firebombed After Muhammad Cover
The Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were firebombed after puting an image of Muhammad on the cover.
Music Heard on The Air, Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on Friday, October 28, 2011. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooder, Proem, Shankar,Djelimady Rumba.
Bug Appétit: San Francisco’s Pre-Hispanic Snackeria
Mexican chef Monica Martínez is getting ready to hit the streets of San Francisco with bug-based treats.
Your Comments On Chinese Food
Following yesterday’s interview with food consumer writer Mitch Lipka, anchor Lisa Mullins combs through some of your thoughts on food products from China.
Thailand’s Flood Leaving Stranded Pets
Some of those stranded in Thailand’s calamitous floods are family pets. A group of volunteers has been heading into flooded Bangkok neighborhoods, rescuing frantic cats and dogs.
Netherlands Divided Over Angolan Teen Asylum Seeker Mauro Manuel
The Netherlands is in the midst of a huge political struggle over the fate of one asylum seeker. A boy who arrived on his own from Angola eight years ago is facing deportation, now he’s turned 18.
Dutch Scientist Diederik Stapel Faked Data
A renowned Dutch social scientist has admitted to fabricating data in dozens of published studies. Among the possibly tainted reports was one that found that messy environments breed discriminatory thinking. The World reported on that study on April 7, 2011.
Home Of The First Regular Television Service
For our Geo Quiz, we want you to name the building where a battle between competing television systems took place 75 years ago.
Portuguese Jazz Singer Sara Serpa Releases ‘Mobile’
The World’s Adeline Sire profiles Sara Serpa, a Portuguese jazz singer, who became interested in travel literature soon after her arrival in New York City. Serpa’s new CD is called “Mobile.”
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