Archive for 2011
Vaclav Havel’s Enduring Legacy
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel led the non-violent Velvet Revolution in 1989.
Center of the Velvet Revolution
The Geo Quiz is looking for a square that’s closely identified with a revolution. Not Tahrir Square, in Cairo – the one we want you to name is in Prague and it’s associated with the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Top DJ Music Picks of 2011
The World’s guest DJs from around the globe for their favorite music picks of 2011.
“Barefoot Diva” Cesária Évora Dies at 70
Anchor Marco Werman pays tribute to the Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora, who died this weekend.
Vaclav Havel Dies at 75
Vaclav Havel, the Czech Republic’s first president after the Velvet Revolution against communist rule, dies at the age of 75.
The Seasonal Search to Secure Sensational Holiday Music
Winter Solstice, Kwanza, Chanukah, Christmas. ‘Tis the season that’s the burden of this studio Director. The music has to get our listeners swaying to a cool multi-culti beat.
Bradley Manning Military Hearing Begins
Private Manning faces 22 charges of obtaining and distributing government secrets – which he allegedly leaked to anti-secrecy site Wikileaks. Reporter Arun Rath is following the hearing for PBS Frontline and The World.
Israel’s Red Carpet for Christian Pilgrims
Christian pilgrims are visiting Israel in record numbers. Some call it “faith tourism,” and Israel is encouraging more of it. Not just to boost the economy, but religious pilgrims are also seen by Israelis – and Palestinians – as an opportunity for public diplomacy.
Rocking Drummer Boy Big Hit On YouTube
Sean Quigley, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, performed and filmed his own version of the classic Christmas song, “Little Drummer Boy” and posted it on YouTube. To his shock, the video has had over a million hits.
Belgian Nurse Honored For WWII Bravery
Augusta Chiwy, a 90-year-old Belgian Congolese nurse who saved hundreds of wounded American soldiers during WWII received an award for valor from the US Army earlier this week.
Social Media and the Arab Spring
Technology and social media have played key roles in many of the pro-democracy movements of the Arab Spring.
Music Heard on Air for December 16, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 16, 2011. Artists featured are: Jon Kennedy, Rokia Traore, Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, AfroCubism, Craig Taubman, Nogabe Randriaharimalala.
Slideshow: Syrian Cartoonist Not Silenced by Attack
Ali Ferzat was found beaten and bloody on a road outside of Damascus, but if the goal of beating him up was to silence him, the mission has failed.
Japan Tries to Soothe Nuclear Worries
Japanese authorities said Friday that the reactors at the Fukushima nuclear power plant are under control.
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