Archive for 2011
Recovering Ousted Tunisian President Ben Ali’s Assets
Lisa Mullins talks with the Swiss lawyer who has been hired by the Tunisian government to recover assets from former Tunisian President Ben Ali.
Greeks Fed Up With Austerity
Many Greeks have had enough of the austerity measures intended to keep the country from defaulting. Some of them are starting to say “No.”
Early Intervention for Kids in Guatemala Gangs
A youth program in Guatemala City reaches out to at-risk kids before they become involved in gang violence.
Pakistani Band Beygairat Brigade Serves up Satire with ‘Aalu Anday’
A newly formed Pakistani band is gaining YouTube popularity with a song that a uses a Pakistani side dish as a metaphor for what the Pakistani government is giving its people.
Slideshow: American Tourist Photographs Closed North Korea
Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Sam Gellman, who took some rare photos of life in North Korea. Gellman recently toured North Korea as a tourist and his photos have received almost a million visits on online.
Music Heard on Air for October 25, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Akbar Kahn, Issa Bagayogo, Jonthan Richman and The Modern Lovers, AfroCubism, Ali Akbar Kahn.
North Korean Dear Leader’s Grandson Studies Peace
Nate Tabak reports from Bosnia where the grandson of North Korea’s Kim Jong Il is studying at a private high school. Its curriculum fosters multiculturalism and reconciliation.
Old Pulteney Wins World Whisky of the Year Honor
According to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, the best single malt whisky comes from this tiny town at the northern end of the Scottish Highlands.
Mother Hoping for Ilan Grapel’s Release from Egypt
Israeli-American Ilan Grapel was arrested by Egyptian authorities last June and and has been held on charges of spying for Israel. His mother, American Irene Grapel, tells host Lisa Mullins she’s hoping he’ll be released on Thursday.
Ramy Essam Honored with Freemuse Award for Free Musical Expression
The Freemuse Award for free musical expression goes to Ramy Essam, “the singer of the revolution.” His song “Irhal” galvanized the crowds at Tahrir Square. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Essam.
Fate of Gaddafi Body Still Undecided
The new government of Libya has closed the door on the container holding the body of Colonel Gaddafi. The public will no longer be admitted.
How Moderate is the Libyan Leadership?
After helping to overthrow Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, western powers are worried about the promise to establish Sharia law there. But the leader of the transitional council assures the world that Libyans are moderates.
Tunisia Counts Votes in Historic Poll
Tunisian election officials are counting votes after Sunday’s election, the first free poll of the Arab Spring.
Doing Business With Iraq
President Obama says American troops will be home from Iraq by the end of the year but the connections between Iraq and the US are far from over. The next phase of American involvement will be business ties.
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