Archive for 2011
Art as Good as Money in Copenhagen
Framed art, the size of large bank notes, hang on the walls at the Ibsens Hotel in Copenhagen. Artistic flair doesn’t matter here. This art has purpose and value; it’s treated as cold, hard cash (and yes, it’s art).
FRONTLINE: Syrian Activists Run Secret Hospitals
PBS FRONTLINE reporter Ramita Navai traveled undercover through Syria along a network of safe houses and secret hospitals.
Showing Video of Gaddafi’s Death
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Tom Mucha, editor of the online news site, Global Post, about how Global Post obtained videos of the moments after Muammar Gadafi’s capture and the brutal actions that followed – and why Global Post decided to publish the images. Caution: This post contains graphic imagery
Libyan-American Poet Commemorates Overthrow Of Gaddafi
Poet Khaled Mattawa was born in Benghazi, Libya and immigrated to the US in his teens. Now he has written a poem about the end of Gaddafi.
South Korea’s Youth Not Interested in Reunification
Young South Koreans don’t really care that much about reuniting with North Korea. So the government in Seoul has started an online video channel to get them interested.
Russia’s Medvedev: ‘Badminton Fosters Success’
Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has used a video blog to promote badminton, describing it as a game for those seeking success.
Music Heard on Air for October 26, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 26, 2011. Artists featured are: Yoshida Brothers, Mory Kante, Moriba Koita.
What Now After the Apparent Demise of Basque Terrorist Group ETA?
In Spain, the possibility that nearly 50 years of terrorism may be over is causing shockwaves. Politicians of all stripes are claiming credit for the apparent demise of the Basque terrorist group known as ETA. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.
Former IRA Member Martin McGuinness Makes Irish Presidential Bid
Martin McGuinness a former IRA member and now a minister for Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland is making a bid for Ireland’s presidency. Reporter Dan Damon tells host Lisa Mullins the families of those killed by the IRA don’t appreciate McGuinness’ interest in putting the past behind him.
Why Chinese Mineral Buyers are Eyeing Congo
A US law aimed at getting the military and armed groups out of Congo’s mineral mines is having an unintended effect American and European companies that can’t certify that Congo minerals are “conflict-free” are pulling out. And Chinese mineral buyers are moving in.
Indian Computer Operator Hits Jackpot
We’re looking for the world’s newest millionaire for the Geo Quiz: An economically backward state in eastern India might not be the first place you’d look for a new millionaire.
American Jazz Singer Kurt Elling and Denmark’s Kluvers Big Band
The World’s Adeline Sire has a story on a collaboration between American jazz singer Kurt Elling and the Kluvers Big Band from Denmark. They’re touring the US together for the first time.
Gaddafi ‘buried in desert grave’
The bodies of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his son Mutassim and a top aide have been buried in secret in the desert, Libyan officials say.
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