Archive for 2011
How Egypt’s Elections Are Viewed in the Arab World
Lisa Mullins talks with Laith Kubba, Senior Director for the Middle East & North Africa at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, about how Egypt’s elections are being viewed across the Arab world.
Bridging the Religious Divide in Thailand
Southern Thailand is riven with clashes between ethnic Malay Muslims and Thai Buddhists. The conflict takes place on a local level but the Muslim imam and the Buddhist abbot in one town are childhood friends.
Chile Seeks Ray Davis Extradition Over 1973 Coup Murder
A judge in Chile has indicted a former US military officer in a murder case that inspired the 1982 Oscar-winning movie “Missing.” We talk with Joyce Horman, the widow of slain American journalist Charles Horman.
Ivorian Reggae Singer Tiken Jah Fakoly
The former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo has gone to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. One of his biggest critics, Ivorian reggae singer Tiken Jah Fakoly, has a new album out with several choice songs for this moment.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving from Tinariwen!
Last week, I introduced Eyadou Ag Leche of Malian desert rockers Tinariwen to the US holiday of Thanksgiving. We videotaped the segment, fully intending to post it at theworld.org on Thanksgiving Day [...]
Stories from Egypt
Tens of thousands of protesters have packed into central Cairo’s Tahrir Square to demand that Egypt’s military rulers step aside. The demonstrators want the postponement of elections due to start on Monday.
Iran Protesters Storm UK Embassy in Tehran
Militant students are said to have removed the British flag, burnt it and replaced it with Iran’s flag. State TV showed youths smashing embassy windows.
Making the Rules of Cyberwar
Cyberspace is the new fifth domain of war between states, after air, land, sea and outer space. Its unclear how the rules of war apply. At a meeting of military and academic legal scholars at the UC Berkeley law school, the consensus was that the laws have fallen far behind the technology.
Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad’s Remaining Options
If Syria’s president were to step down, it’s not clear where he would flee. Mideast expert Andrew Tabler talks with host Lisa Mullins about the options still open for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Only Stalin Daughter Dies
The only daughter of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin died of colon cancer last week in a Wisconsin care home, aged 85.
Lawsuit Brought Against Egyptian Military for Alleged ‘Virginity Tests’
An Egyptian woman is suing the Egyptian military for conducting so-called “Virginity Tests.” The military allegedly arrested female protesters and sorted them into two groups — one for virgins, one made up of non-virgins. The World’s Matthew Bell reports.
Music Heard on Air for November 29, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for November 29, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, Phl Thornton, Toubab Krewe, Gustavo Santaolalla, Yoshida Brothers.
How the Nubians View Egypt’s Elections
Julia Simon reports on how the Nubians, one of Egypt’s overlooked minority groups, are viewing elections there.
Why a Medal of Honor Recipient is Suing Former Employer BAE Systems
Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer, is suing his former employer for defamation. The Marine hero alleges that BAE Systems harassed him after he objected to selling military technology to Pakistan, then told prospective employers he was mentally unstable and had a drinking problem. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Julian Barnes of the Wall Street Journal.
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