Archive for 2011
Tarek Mehanna Found Guilty
The jury in Boston convicted him of conspiring to help al-Qaeda and plotting to kill US soldiers in Iraq.
Mexican Hanukkah Menu: How To Make Potato Jalapeño Latkes
The World’s Alex Gallafent gets some pretty tough assignments. Like this one: trying out potato jalapeño latkes made by NYC-based Mexican chef Julian Medina.
The Arab Spring Fear Factor
Fear, in all its manifestations, played an important role in the Arab Spring revolutions in 2011.
Music Heard on Air for December 20, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 20, 2011. Artists featured are: Tuh Pa Warez, Craig Taubman, Toubab Krewe, Duke Ellington.
Humble Inventions are Hidden Heroes
The World’s Laura Lynch celebrated some humble inventions, including paper clips and rubber bands, that have changed the world.
The Case of Missing Starfighter
Looking for a Dutch city close to where a model Starfighter jet is missing.
Music Picks for 2011
The World’s Marco Werman and April Peavey discuss their favorite CDs and interviews of the year.
South Korea On High Alert After Death of Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s longtime dictator, has died of heart failure putting the South Korean government on high alert.
North Korea In Mourning
Since the announcement of the death of Kim Jong-Il by a weeping announcer on state television, North Korea has been seen to be grieving the passing of its leader.
New Jersey Man Praises North Korean Leader
New Jersey native Robert Egan serves as an “unofficial ambassador” for the government of North Korea.
The Case of Tarek Mehanna
An Egyptian-American is on trial in Boston charged with supporting terrorism. But the case of Tarek Mehanna is a complicated one. Michael May of Latitude News spoke with friends and associates to find out just who Tarek Mehanna really is.
Music Heard on Air for December 19, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 19, 2011. Artists featured are: Generation Bass, Cuba L.A., Ry Cooder, Ali Farka Toure, Sunday People, Philip and Pam Boulding, Billy Paul Williams, Nicole Henry.
Attacks on Women Protesters in Egypt
A shocking image from the clashes shows a woman wearing an Islamic robe being dragged, semi-clothed and unconscious, by soldiers.
Tunisians Fear Losing Secular Society
Tunisia’s practicing Muslims have begun asserting themselves on the streets, in politics and in the media.
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