Archive for 2011
Reporting the War in Afghanistan
There’s been a rise in violence in Afghanistan this year. After a number of high profile attacks, it’s becoming harder for journalists to do their job.
The Battle for Australia’s Water – Part I
The battle for water grows in Australia’s agricultural heartland.
Music Heard on Air for September 27, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 27, 2011. Artists featured are: Gustavo Santaolalla, Etran Finatawa, Butch Cassidy Sound System, Moriba Koita, David Hewitt.
Greek and German Leaders Meet Over Debt Crisis
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin Tuesday for crisis talks about saving the Greek economy.
Kosovo Wants to be the Next Napa
Kosovo has a long tradition of making wines. Now Kosovar winemakers are trying to sell their wines beyond the Balkans.
Chapo: The Most Wanted Man in Mexico
The most wanted man in Mexico and the United States is Joaquin Guzman is now the proud father of twin girls born in California last month.
The Game of Tejo
We’re in South America for the Geo Quiz, looking for a state in Colombia. There’s a centuries-old tradition there of playing a game called Tejo.
New Releases from Scotland
A local music shop owner in Edinburgh talks about some of the best-selling CDs at her shop.
Greece Prime Minister Papandreou Pleads for German Bailout
In a speech Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou told a group of German businessmen that it wasn’t just a rescue, but “an investment to move Greece to the future.”
A Strange Rhythm to Life in Troubled Kabul
As we crawled along in the chaos that is Kabul’s afternoon rush hour yesterday, Iqbal casually turned to me and mentioned that his wife had gone into labor [...]
Gorbachev, Yeltsin and the Demise of the USSR
There are many Russians who say a critical factor in the demise of the USSR was the power struggle that broke out between Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin.
Saving Greece and the Euro
In the latest attempt to stabilize the eurozone debt crisis, a number of measures are being discussed according to reports from the weekend’s international meeting in Washington.
How Zambia’s New Leader Wants to Work With China
Five years ago, when Michael Sata first ran for office, he promised to chase the Chinese out of the country, but that has changed.
Popularity Boost for Palestinian Leader Abbas
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is enjoying a popularity boost after his speech at the United Nations.
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