Archive for 2011
Saving Teatro Valle, Rome’s Oldest Theatre
Rome’s oldest theatre, Teatro Valle, is at risk of shutting down; another casualty of the Italian government’s attempt to slash debt. So actors and performers have taken over the venue and are holding open mic poetry readings, skits and musical performances to save the theater from the chopping block. Megan Williams reports from Rome.
A New Somoza in Nicaragua
Alvaro Somoza fled Nicaragua just before the Sandinista Revolution toppled his family’s long-ruling regime. He returned some years later, and is now considering entering politics.
African House Made of Plastic Bottles
We’re looking for a state in Nigeria which features homes built in the traditional style of the region but made of plastic bottles.
South Africa’s Latest Pop Sensation – Zahara
The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on South Africa’s latest pop sensation, Zahara. Her debut album has gone multi-platinum in South Africa, and she gave a private performance to Nelson Mandela.
Okay, So Who’s Paying?
Canadian Cam Cardow asks the question that’s vexing the eurozone at the moment.
Italian Prime Minister To Resign
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed he intends to resign after key economic reforms have been approved. His announcement follows a vote in parliament on the budget in which he appeared to lose his majority.
Italy’s Berlusconi Vows to Resign
Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi has confirmed he intends to resign after key economic reforms have been approved. His announcement follows a vote in parliament on the budget in which he appeared to lose his majority.
What’s Next for Italy?
Anchor Marco Werman asks political science professor Franco Pavoncello what politics in Italy could look like after Berlusconi.
The Oligarchs of Greece
Greece’s powerful oligarchs exert influence over business, finance and media. And the government sees the oligarchs as some of the biggest tax evaders in Greece.
NBA Star Jordan Farmar Plays in Israel
NBA team owners and the players’ union face another deadline to reach an agreement this week and the whole NBA season is still in danger of being canceled. Some basketball players have been exploring other options overseas.
Molson-Coors Markets New Pink Beer to Women
Molson-Coors beer company in Britain has launched a beer for women. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from London on a pink beer called Animee.
Hard Lessons for American Midwife Volunteer in Haiti
Erin Curtiss is an American midwife who recently volunteered in Haiti. She wanted to help tackle the country’s high mortality rate among pregnant women, but she discovered that solving the problem will require more than just midwives. Jenny Asarnow reports.
FRONTLINE: Defectors from the Syrian Army
About 70 percent of the Syrian Army is made up of men who have been drafted. The opposition claims thousands of them are deserting. Rebels in Libya had Benghazi, but in Syria the opposition has no safe place. If you defect from the army and can’t make it to Turkey, you have no place to hide.
Remembering Frazier’s Epic Fight with Muhammad Ali
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.
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