Archive for 2011
China And Africa Learn To Do Business
China’s rise and its global outreach for resources is one of the epic stories of our time. And nowhere has that story had more drama and a steeper learning curve than in Africa, where China has invested heavily over the past eight years, and has hit a few bumps along the way. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad tracks examples of Chinese commercial and cultural enterprises in Africa, and gauges their impact.
Syrian Army Defectors ‘Attack Major Military Base Near Damascus’
Syrian army defectors have attacked a major military base near Damascus, Syrian opposition groups say. The BBC’s Jonathan Head tells host Marco Werman it’s a sign that events are moving quickly in Syria, and could presage the beginning of something like a civil war.
Syria’s Opposition Movement
Who are the activists in Syria who in some cases are giving their lives to the cause of freedom?
The Plight of Iraqi Refugees in Syria
The unrest in Syria is creating new problems for Iraqi refugees living there. It’s making it harder for them to get authorization to be resettled in the US.
How Ants Wage War
Marco Werman talks with ant researcher extraordinaire Mark Moffett about ant ‘warfare’.
Who is the Nigerian Islamist Group “Boko Haram”?
Continental Airlines opens up a new route today: a direct daily flight from Houston to, Nigeria. But the State Department warns there’s high risk of terrorist attack in Nigeria. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with John Campbell, former US ambassador to Nigeria, about the threat posed by the Islamic extremist movement, “Boko Haram”.
Rwanda Aspires to Become the ‘Singapore of Africa’
Rwanda would like to be the Singapore of Africa – an IT center in the region. And it’s calling on China for help though Rwanda wants to dictate the terms. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Kigali.
Slideshow: An Old Pirate Town on the Adriatic Coast
The place we’re looking for is a resort town on the Adriatic coast. Lesser known than other popular spots on the Adriatic such as Dubrovnik and Budva, it lies near Albania. Many call it the Kosovo Rivera.
Podcast: Australia Through its Languages
In this week’s World in Words podcast, a conversation with three Australians about language, culture and history. Thomas Keneally, Deborah Cheetham and Kate Grenville discuss the myths and secrets of Aboriginal languages, the rhetoric of official apologies, and the magnificent prose of legendary bush ranger Ned Kelly.
Makana Sings Occupy Protest Song to APEC Leaders
Hawaiian singer Makana is gathering a lot of attention after slipping in a protest song while performing for President Obama and other world leaders gathered in Hawaii for the Asia-Pacific economic summit. Host Marco Werman speaks with Makana.
Fukushima: To Eat, or Not To Eat?
Two new reports that came out in the past week prompted us to call up Geoff and get an update on the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant [...]
Kate Bush Talks About Snow and a Producer Melts
In all my years studying and working in broadcast journalism, the one artist I’ve most wanted to schedule an interview with was the British singer Kate Bush [...]
Global Forecast: Stormy Weather
The news about climate change comes rather like snowflakes in a blizzard—from all directions at once, and accumulating in such overwhelming amounts and impact that it can be hard to know where to start digging out [...]
Occupy London Protesters Face Eviction As Well
As pressure is stepped up on Occupy Wall Street protesters in the US, Laura Lynch reports from London that protesters camped by St. Paul’s Cathedral are under threat of eviction.
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