Archive for 2011
Mystery Kidney Disease in Central America
Across Central America, large numbers of men are dying from kidney disease. The cause is unknown, but a growing body of evidence suggests that hard manual labor — especially in the region’s sugarcane fields — is partly to blame.
Shanghai’s Soccer Stadium
For the Geo Quiz today we are asking the name of the stadium in Shanghai where Nicolas Anelka will be playing soon.
The Art of Making Lunch Boxes in Japan
The country’s ancient emphasis on food presentation has been transformed into a trend for character bento – packed lunches made to look like pandas, teddy bears or even real people.
Thousands Rally Across Russia
Dozens are arrested across Russia as tens of thousands protest recent election results.
Chinese Band Haya
The band “Haya” sings songs about nature and the Mongolian grasslands in its new album “Migration.”
Eurozone Deal Reached Without UK
All the countries of the European Union except the UK have backed a tax and budget pact to tackle the eurozone debt crisis, European leaders say.
What the EU Deal Means for the US
Can the EU deal really fix Europe’s fiscal woes and what are the implications for the US economy?
Croatia Signs Treaty to Join EU
Croatia is set to join the European Union in 2013, becoming the EU’s second former Yugoslav member after Slovenia.
Deadly Clashes Hit Syrian Cities
Marco Werman speaks with an activist in Homs from where gunfire and explosions were reported on Friday.
Self-Immolation in Tibet
A former Buddhist monk in Tibet has reportedly died from his burns after setting himself on fire earlier this month.
Music Heard on Air for December 9, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 9, 2011. Artists featured are: Generation Bass, Nogabe Randriaharimalala, Salif Keita, Toubab Krewe, Lorelei Loveridge.
Tawakul Karman – Nobel Prize Winner From Yemen
The Nobel Peace Prize will be formally presented Saturday to the three women awarded the honor this year. One of them is Tawakul Karman, a Yemeni journalist and a key figure in her country’s protests.
A Siberian City on Russia’s Protest Map
We are looking for a remote Siberian city near Russia’s borders with Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China where local activists say they will be out on the streets to support their counterparts in Moscow.
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