Archive for 2011
The Outrage of Russia’s Middle Class
Russia’s educated, middle class rarely heads to the streets in protests. So, what’s brought them out this time?
Why Some Russians Miss the Soviet Kommunalka
The Kommunalka was a Soviet experiment in communal living. Entire families were forced to live in a single room, nevertheless some have surprisingly fond memories of the experience.
The Muslim Brotherhood on Twitter
Islamists have emerged as the dominant force in Egypt’s ongoing parliamentary elections. We speak with Sondos Asem who helps run the Brotherhood’s English-language Twitter feed.
Music Heard on Air for December 13, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 13, 2011. Artists featured are: Fussible, Afro Celt Sound System, Drumagick, Nogabe Randriaharimalala, Toubab Krewe, Agatsuma, Chicha Libre.
Radio Bringing Change in Rwanda
The government of Rwanda is credited with restoring social stability and rebuilding the economy after the 1994 genocide, but critics say Paul Kagame riles with too heavy a hand, especially when it comes to the press.
Anniversary of Original ‘Race to reach the South Pole’
We are looking for the name of the American research station at the South Pole that is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the original “race to reach the South Pole.”
The Salon Index as Spain’s Economic Indicator
Hair salons, gyms and plastic surgery clinics have experienced strong growth since the housing bubble burst in 2007 as people are taking refuge in improving their physical image.
A Turkish Song About Visa Hurdles
A Turkish musician decided to tackle the matter with humor and wrote a song about the visa hurdles.
Slideshow: Saving the Euro
The euro is sick, disabled, sliding, a sinking ship… name your metaphor, you’ll probably see it among these cartoons. Plus, Europe’s most unlikely power couple: Angela and Nicolas.
Iraqi Leader Visits Washington Amid US Troop Drawdown
Nouri al-Maliki meets with President Barack Obama for talks on a new relationship as American troops prepare to complete their withdrawal.
Egypt’s Workers After the Revolution
In Egypt’s workers were a powerful force in bringing down Hosni Mubarak but now those workers are feeling the pinch of economic stagnation due to the country’s instability and the global recession.
Meryl Streep as ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher: the mere mention of her name still provokes strong feelings in Britain. Now the Iron Lady is back – on the big screen.
Podcast: Helping Amputees Fight Phantom-Limb Pain
This week you’ll get to meet Katherine Bomkamp, who at the age of 16 was inspired to find a way to help amputees suffering from phantom limb pain. Now she’s 20, and she tells you about the Pain Free Socket. Also, the changing rules of Cyberwar.
Music Heard on Air for December 12, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 12, 2011. Artists featured are: Bombino, Yoshida Brothers, Issa Bagayogo, AfroCubism.
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