Archive for 2011
Tensions Between Ultra-Orthodox and the Rest of Beit Shemesh Run High
Thousands of Israelis have rallied in the town of Beit Shemesh against ultra-Orthodox Jewish extremism.
Swedish Journalists Found Guilty in Ethiopia
A court in Ethiopia has sentenced two Swedish journalists to eleven years in prison for helping an outlawed rebel group. The reporter Martin Schibbye and the photographer Johan Persson were arrested in July after crossing into Ethiopia’s Ogaden region. They were convicted last week of aiding the Ogaden National Liberation Front.
Saudi Company Leases Ethiopian Land for Rice Export
A Saudi Arabian company has leased tens of thousands of acres in western Ethiopia to grow rice for export. The Ethiopian government says it will help provide food security for its citizens, but some who live in the region, say they’re not seeing any benefits.
Indian Anti-Corruption Activist Anna Hazare Goes on Hunger Strike
Anti-corruption activist in India, Anna Hazare began a three-day hunger strike, his third this year, to campaign for a strong law to check corruption.
Music Heard on Air for December 27, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 27, 2011. Artists featured are: Toubab Krewe, Nogabe Randriaharimalala, Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, Toumani Diabate, Afrocubism, Bela Fleck.
How Spiritual Gurus Exert Political Influence in India
High-profile spiritual leaders exert broad political influence in India, most recently in driving a widespread anti-corruption protest. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports.
Is War Going Out of Style?
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Joshua Goldstein of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, about his book “Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide.”
Soviet Wizard of Oz at the Staatsballett Berlin
A new ballet is being performed in Berlin that is based on the Soviet version of the “Wizard of Oz.”
North Korea’s Transition to Kim Jong-Un
Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest update from The World’s Mary Kay Magistad on the transition to power of North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jong-Un.
Why Some See Business Opportunities with New Leadership in North Korea
The last time North Korea had a transition of power, people in the South feared the outbreak of war. Now they’re taking it in stride. And as Jason Strother reports, some see the change as an opportunity for South Korean business.
The Growing Clout of Pakistani Sports-Star Turned Politician Imran Khan
Pakistani sports-star turned politician Imran Khan held a massive rally Sunday in the city of Karachi. It’s the second time in the past two months that Khan has attracted this kind of crowd.
Performing Shakespeare in Kabul
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Navy Reservist Tyrus Lemerande and his wife, Amy McLaughlin Lemerande, who together manage the Knighthorse Theatre Company. During his recent deployment to Afghanistan, Ty brought his one-man Shakespeare show to troops in Kabul.
Tsunami Tourism in Indonesia
A growing number of tourists are coming to see the relics of tsunami destruction in Aceh.
Illegal Bird Trapping in Cyprus
As many as 2 million songbirds a year are killed in the Mediterranean country, most to be eaten as a delicacy in local restaurants.
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