Archive for 2011
Greenhouse Gas Numbers Are Up
A new report from the International Energy Agency says the latest emissions numbers put the world on a dangerous track toward significant climate change.
African National Congress Fires Youth League Leader Julius Malema
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress exiled its controversial Youth League leader Julius Malema to the political wilderness Thursday. Marco Werman gets more from South African journalist, Milton Nkosi, who’s covering the story.
Fiber Optic Cable Emerges from the Sea in Liberia
Getting online is difficult in Liberia. Connections are slow, and internet access can be very expensive. But that may be starting to change. Last week, a fiber optic cable arrived in Liberia. The cable literally emerged from the sea. As Bonnie Allen reports from Monrovia, it’s expected to eventually bring the country a decent high-speed internet connection.
Christo’s ‘Over The River’ Installation
The World’s Alex Gallafent takes us into the New York studio of the Bulgarian-born artist Christo. Christo has just won federal approval for his latest project – a series of billowing panels of translucent fabric along the Arkansas River in Colorado. It’s called “Over the River” and it’s scheduled to go up for two weeks in 2012.
Alternative Pilgrimage Destination for Ethiopians
In a small village two days from Addis Ababa is an alternative pilgrimage destination for Ethiopians who can’t afford to go to Mecca. It’s been a flashpoint in recent conflicts between Wahabi and Sufi Muslims in the country.
Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in Venezuela
Police in Venezuela have a high profile kidnapping case on their hands. The victim is Wilson Ramos. He’s a promising 24-year-old catcher for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. Ramos is from Venezuela, and had returned home to play winter ball with a Venezuelan pro-team. But last night he was abducted. Juan Paullier is the correspondent for BBC Mundo in Caracas, and he’s been following the case.
Norwegian Singer-Songwriter Ane Brun
The latest release from Norwegian-born singer-songwriter Ane Brun is “It All Starts With One,” whose title was inspired by the Arab Spring protests from earlier this year.
My Conversation with the Iron Lady of Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has had quite a year. In October she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Thursday she will likely be announced the winner of Liberia’s presidential runoff election [...]
Italy’s Latest Austerity Measure
Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement on Italy’s latest austerity measure.
Russia Rejects New Iran Sanctions
Russia has ruled out supporting fresh sanctions against Iran, despite a UN report that says Tehran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons.
Former UN Weapons Inspector On Iran Report
Marco Werman speaks with Hans Blix, former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to get his assessment of the agency’s report on Iran’s nuclear program.
New Evidence In British Tabloid Scandal
The phone hacking scandal in Britain has taken a new twist: A former private investigator admitted to widespread surveillance of public and private figures on behalf of the “News of the World” tabloid.
A Conversation with Israeli Author Amos Oz
Marco Werman talks with Israeli writer Amos Oz about his new novel, “Scenes from Village Life”.
Berlusconi and the Power he Wields in Italy
Marco Werman talks to Alexander Stille about Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi and the power he wields in Italian society.
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