Archive for 2011
Bollywood Bloodbath and other Global Fright Music
The World’s Marco Werman begins with a collection titled “Bollywood Bloodbath,” then explores some other unexpected sources of ghoulish music to play on your porch for the trick or treaters.
20 Years After the Soviet Collapse
Twenty years ago, residents of Moscow awoke to the sound of tanks in the streets. There was a coup in the USSR.
Dancing Barefoot with Baaba Maal at the ICA
Sitting still and listening politely was not an option. Baaba Maal wanted his audience on their feet and dancing [...]
Fleeing Bangkok
People are leaving the Thai capital in droves after warnings that dikes holding back flood water may not hold.
St Paul’s Cathedral Cleric Resigns Over Occupy Protests
Giles Fraser, the Canon Chancellor at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral has resigned over the handling of ‘Occupy London’ protests outside his church.
Iraq Veterans Who Join Occupy Wall Street Protest
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Iraq veteran Joseph Carter about the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protests.
Europe’s Plan To Solve The Eurozone Crisis
European leaders agreed to a plan on Thursday that they believe will both save the euro and avoid another global recession. But some economists and financial gurus are still not convinced.
Stalinism Survivor Runs Gulag Museum In Moscow
Many Russians would rather forget the work camps of the Soviet past but a 91-year-old Gulag survivor keeps in trying to remind them. He runs the Gulag Museum in Moscow.
Why Direct Negotiations Between Afghanistan and Pakistan are Needed for Peace
Author and former Pentagon staffer Sarah Chayes tells host Lisa Mullins that bringing peace to Afghanistan will require direct negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad.
Music Heard on Air for October 27, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 27, 2011. Artists featured are: Kerekes Band, Nguyen Le, Vieux Farka Toure, Selffish.
The Unintended Consequences of More Sanctions Against Iran
President Obama is calling for more sanctions on Iran to halt that country’s nuclear enrichment program. Some argue that sanctions are ineffective, and further, are having unintended consequences such as harming Iranian university students trying to study in the US.
Where Apples Come From
For our Geo Quiz, we want to know where apples originated, thousands of years ago. Scientists point to a Central Asian mountain range where Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China meet.
The Release of Israeli-American Ilan Grapel
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to David Horovitz, former editor of the Jerusalem Post about the release of Israeli-American citizen Ilan Grapel, who was held by Egyptian authorities since June.
Sudanese Rapper and Former-Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal Honored with Common Ground Award
The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Sudanese rapper and former-child soldier Emmanuel Jal about his achievements in his homeland since he recorded his first album in 2005.
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