Archive for 2011
Revisiting a Peace Corps Experience in Pakistan
Leslie Noyes Moss thought her 1960s Peace Corps experience in a small Pakistan village was largely a failure. But when she returned 50 years later, she found she’d made more of an impact than she’d realized.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame Addresses Accusations of Habyarimana Death
Tuesday for the first time, Rwandan President Kagame addressed a direct question about an accusation during a press conference from one of his former allies of being the man responsible for the death of Juvenal Habyarimana.
Uncertain Future for Asian Island Nation
The Maldives are only about five feet above sea level, so there’s big concern the islands’ days ware will become inundated as sea levels rise in the coming century.
Spanish Singer Juan Perro’s ‘Rio Negro’
DJ Betto Arcos talks about the new CD from the Spanish singer.
Coptic Christians Clash With Security Forces in Egypt
About 25 people were killed and hundreds wounded at a rally of Coptic Christians in Cairo.
Greeks Face Another Public Sector Strike
Greece was hit with public transit strike. Some commuters said they sympathize, but some have troubles of their own.
Slovakia Holding Out on Helping Greece
The Slovakian parliament will vote on a plan to boost the power of a rescue fund for troubled economies like Greece.
‘DarkMarket: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You’ – Exploring the World of Cybercrime
Cyber space can be chaotic and that makes it susceptible to criminals.
Music Heard on Air for October 10, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 10, 2011. Artists featured are: Kila, The Yoshida Brothers, Moriba Koita, RJD2, AfroCubism, Petrol Bomb Samosa.
Despite Nobel Prize, Sirleaf’s Re-Election Not Guaranteed
Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was named a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, but it’s no guarantee that she’ll win re-election on Tuesday.
The Neglected Positive Image of Africa
Blogger and social entrepreneur Mariéme Jamme says there’s is a positive image of Africa that’s too often neglected in media coverage.
Circumcising more than One Million Men in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is planning to circumcise more than a million men in seven years in a effort to reduce the spread of HIV.
Botswana’s Infant Circumcision Campaign
Officials in Botswana are promoting infant circumcision in a campaign to reduce the spread of HIV.
Hollywood Stars Appearing in Russian Advertisements
A new advertising trend in Russia features Hollywood stars hawking Russian products, edging out local talent.
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