Archive for 2011
Israelis React to Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Swap
Israelis react on the exchange of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for one captive Israeli soldier.
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap
Anchor Marco Werman talks with Akiva Eldar, political columnist for Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper, about the news that a deal has been struck to release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Music Heard on Air for October 12, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 12, 2011. Artists featured are: Nguyen Le, Nicola Conte, Samite, Moriba Koita, Tribe 2.
Examining the Reach of Mexican Cartels in the Wake of Alleged Iranian Plot
The drug trafficker who was allegedly offered $1.5 million to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington might have been a member of the Mexican “Zetas” cartel. Alfredo Corchado, a correspondent for the Dallas Morning News tells host Marco Werman about the long reach of Mexican drug cartels in the US. Read the Transcript The [...]
Professionalizing the US – Mexico Human Smuggling Trade
The tightening of the border between the US and Mexico has dramatically reduced the number of illegal border crossings. It’s also had the unintended effect of professionalizing the human smuggling trade.
How ‘Whip It’ Inspired Roller Derby in Colombia
How the Hollywood movie “Whip It” sparked a craze for roller derby among Colombia women.
Leaping Antelope Tackles Cyclist in South Africa
We’re looking for a game reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province. If you’re riding your bike there, you might wanna look out for game crossing …
Esma Redzepova, the Queen of Gypsy Music
Esma Redzepova, famous around the world as “Queen of Gypsy Music” for her voice and humanitarian work, adds “politician” to her resume.
US Disrupts ‘Iranian Terror Plot’
The US says it has broken up a major terror plot in which agents linked to Iran sought to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington.
Gilad Shalit to be Released
Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Palestinian militants for five years.
Myanmar ‘to Grant Prisoner Amnesty’
The US said this week, if Myanmar showed concrete progress on issues like political prisoners, it would respond.
Cartel Violence and Social Media in Mexico
In violent parts of Mexico, social media outlets have become valuable channels for an emerging network of citizen journalists and concerned citizens.
Looking Back on Holbrooke’s Legacy
Richard Holbrooke was the Obama administration’s pointman for the civilian side of the Afghanistan war. He died suddenly in December 2010, leaving some successes that are sometimes overlooked, and they have to do with Pakistan.
Music Heard on Air for October 11, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 11, 2011. Artists featured are: Ali Akbar Kahn, Nostalgia 77, TJ Rhemi, Vieux Farka Toure.
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