Archive for September, 2012
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PRI’s The World: 09/28/2012 (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Somalia, Ireland)
Kenyan forces claim to oust the militant Islamic group al-Shabab from its Somali stronghold. Also, a young Saudi blogger expects democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia soon. Plus, Chinese comedian Joe Wong delivers his take on immigration and what he calls “cultural confusion.”
Amphibious Assault on Somali Port
Kenyan forces say they’ve captured the Somali port city of Kismayo and effectively routed the Islamist militant group al-Shabab from its stronghold there.
Mogadishu Camps For Displaced People Still Packed
The Somali capital Mogadishu is now relatively peaceful, under government control, but there are still ‘temporary’ camps that hold thousands of people displaced by the fighting there.
In Srebrenica Election, a Horrific Past Looms Large in Vision for Future
Race could give town first Serb mayor since Ratko Mladic’s forces killed 8,000 in the Bosnian town. Serb candidate says it’s time to move, but survivors say moving on is moving backward.
Blogger Expects Democracy to Develop Soon in Saudi Arabia
Aiyah Saihati is a young Saudi writer and businesswoman who believes her country is on the move towards democracy.
Zidane’s Soccer Headbutt Sculpture on Display in Paris
The moment when French soccer player Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian player Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final has been immortalized by Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed.
Music Heard on Air for September 28, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 28, 2012. Artists featured are: Jesse Cook, Toubab Krewe, Balkan Beat Box, Mory Kante.
Slideshow: Russia Remains Divided on The Pussy Riot Case
The performance, and subsequent jail sentence, of the feminist art collective members has opened a deep and divisive debate on relations between church and state in Russia.
History Detectives Help Return Soldier’s Diary To Vietnamese Family
A North Vietnamese soldier’s frayed diary that was returned to Vietnam by US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta earlier this year, has now been presented to the soldier’s family at a ceremony in their home village in the northern province of Hai Duong, 46 years after the soldier was killed in action in the Vietnam War.
Slideshow: Ireland’s Changing Pub Culture
In Ireland, the company that makes Guinness stout created a holiday – Arthur’s Day – to celebrate Guinness and boost sales. But some pub owners say the need for marketing events like that show how Ireland’s pub culture is changing.
A Mobile Ear for Pregnancy Problems
A group of students from Uganda have come up with a high-tech version of the Pinard horn, a 19th century tool for diagnosing problems during pregnancy.
Chinese Comedian Joe Wong Jokes about Immigration & “Cultural Confusion”
Joe Wong originally left China to study biochemistry in the US, but is now a full-time, stand-up comedian. He speaks with anchor Aaron Schachter about his career change and his material.
Cartoon Slideshow: Ahmadinejad’s Freedom to Insult
Mahmoud Takes Manhattan in this slideshow of cartoons about the Iranian president’s visit to the UN General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in New York. Ahmadinejad has enjoyed the freedom to insult during his visit and President Obama has enjoyed the freedom to express his vigorous defense of the value of freedom of speech. But he still has a lot of convincing to do.
PRI’s The World: 09/27/2012 (Scotland, Iran, Israel)
An Israeli government report suggests economic sanctions are hitting Iran hard. And we find out how Iranians are responding to the call for military action against them. Plus, an ancient Japanese musical tradition is performed in Scotland.
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