Archive for December, 2011
Slideshow: Burmese Cartoonist Harn Lay
In this slideshow, I am going to show you some cartoons from a Burmese cartoonist. This is the only Burmese cartoonist that I’ve been able to find so far. I am sure there are others, but lets meet Harn Lay.
2011 Durban Climate Change Conference
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, the nations of the world are struggling to address a problem that’s racing far ahead of our response so far. The UN process remains gridlocked on the big issue of hard commitments from major polluters like the US and China to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
But incremental progress may yet be made in Durban.
This week The World presents on-the-ground coverage of the conference as well as updates on some of the latest climate science and a special report from the Maldives, one of the countries most imminently threatened by rising sea levels.
Assad Says He Feels No Guilt for Deaths of Syrians
In Bashar Al Assad’s interview with ABC’s Barbara Walters, the Syrian leader says he feels no guilt for the deaths of Syrians during the past nine months of protests because he, Assad, does not control those forces. Marco Werman listens to parts of the interview with Andrew Tabler of The Washington Institute to get his reaction. Tabler lived in Syria for seven years and has met Bashar Assad.
Why Syria is Becoming a Battleground for Middle East Influence
Syria is becoming the latest battleground in a Cold War for influence in the Middle East. On one side is Iran, an old ally of the Assad regime. On the other is Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf Kingdoms.
Obama Administration: Israel Should Do More to Mend Fences With its Neighbors
The Obama administration is offering some advice to its most important ally in the region: Israel should do more to mend fences with its neighbors. That message was sent recently by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. But as The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem, Israelis aren’t buying it.
Even in the Maldives, Climate Change Seems a Remote Threat for Many
The Maldives is one of the countries most imminently threatened by rising seas from climate change. But as Lily Jamali reports, even many people in the tiny Indian Ocean nation don’t sense a real threat to their lives and livelihoods.
Profile of Hockey Enforcer Boogaard Stirs Up Old Debate in Canada
Derek Boogaard was a hockey enforcer who died from a lethal mix of booze and oxycodone this past summer.
Geeks Without Borders: Hackers Unite for Global Good
The Random Hacks of Kindness movement brings computer experts together to build software that could be used during natural disasters or other global crises.
Music Heard on Air for December 7, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 7, 2011. Artists featured are: Issa Bagayogo, AfroCubism, Miriam Makeba, Balkan Beat Box, Vieux Farka Toure, Selffish.
Satellite Imagery Checks Violence Along Sudan’s Border
Human rights activists have come up with the Satellite Sentinel Project that purchases satellite imagery of Sudan and South Sudan and analyzes it to help find those who are waging war.
Indian Government Puts FDI in Retail Decision On Hold
The Indian government suspended its plan to allow retail giants like Wal-Mart to operate in India.
‘The Gugulethu Tenors’ Are South Africa’s Latest Musical Sensation
Four young men from a small township have become South Africa’s newest musical sensations.
Moscow Protesters Defy Rally Ban
Police and elite interior troops have been patroling Moscow a day after the biggest opposition rally in years in protest at alleged election fraud.
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