Archive for 2011
Apathy in Iowa
Everywhere I turned, I found disinterest among Iowa voters. I thought this was supposed to be the great hotbed of American democracy in action. Was it me? Or are Iowans over this whole caucus thing already?
Euro Troubles Continue
Despite the EU summit deal the euro has been falling further against other major currencies as fears continue over the eurozone’s future.
London Bankers Welcome End Of Tough Year
There’s one group of people in London who will probably be happier than most to see the end of 2011. It’s the bankers, the men and women who work in the financial district known as The City.
Norway Suffers Butter Shortage
Butter has sold out in some stores partly as the result of a “low-carb” diet sweeping the Nordic nation which emphasizes a higher intake of fats.
Testing Press Freedoms in South Sudan
Authorities in South Sudan detained two journalists and shut down their paper over negative coverage of the wedding of the daughter of the president.
Music Heard on Air for December 14, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 14, 2011. Artists featured are: Habib Koite, Toubab Krewe, Kaya Project, Oki Dub Ainu Band.
China and India Jockey for Influence in the Maldives
India and China are competing for influence in the Maldives, a tiny country of 1,200 islands scattered in the northern Indian Ocean.
World Cup of Tower Running
Colombia just held a World Cup event, the world cup of tower running. It involves racing up and down stairwells in tall skyscrapers.
US-Canadian Border Crossing
The Geo Quiz visits a suspension bridge over the Detroit River which is one of the busiest international border crossings in North America.
South Korean Podcast Mocks President
One of the most popular downloads in South Korea is a podcast that makes fun of the president, Lee Myung-bak.
A Russian Protest Song
An alternative newspaper asked protesters to say a word that best describes the day. It recorded those responses and set it to music by a Russian’s 80s band Kino.
Vladimir Putin feelin’ the love…
Swedish cartoonist Olle Johansson has Vladimir Putin feelin’ the love after tens of thousands of Russians take to the streets to protest his rule.
Retweeting Bad Grammar
Is it wise to correct other people’s typos, misspellings and grammatical errors when retweeting?
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