Archive for November, 2012
The Leveson Inquiry: Press Failed to Meet Standards for Responsibility
Thursday Lord Justice Sir Brian Leveson unveiled The Leveson Inquiry, a report that examined the phone hacking of British celebrities, politicians, athletes and crime victims at Rupert Murdoch’s former tabloid publication News of the World.
Satirical Serbs Go Global
The World’s Clark Boyd profiles a group of Serbians who want to give The Onion a run for its money. Meet the people behind The Global Edition.
Why Turkey’s TV Cop Behzat Ç Makes Censors Uneasy
One of Turkey’s most popular TV shows is a cross between “The Wire” and “Law and Order.” It features a cop, Behzat Ç, who drinks and curses. The show also touches on current political issues, which makes government censors very uneasy.
Congo: A Journey Through Goma’s ‘No Man’s Land’
Correspondent Michael Kavanagh traveled Thursday across the frontlines from rebel-held Goma, into Army-held territory, and then back again. He says the warring factions aren’t all keen to negotiate and residents fear the insurgents will go on a massive looting rampage, before pulling out of the provincial capital.
Music Heard on Air for November 29, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for November 29, 2012. Artists featured are: Khaira Arby, Sultans of String, Brownout, Vieux Farka Toure, Kila.
Doha Climate Talks: More Hot Air?
Slow-paced international climate negotiations have resumed this week in Qatar amid a rising wave of bad news on carbon emissions, temperatures and extreme weather events.
Radical Right in Spain Still Mostly Underground
Radical right political parties have made gains all across Europe, gaining strength and political power. But in Spain, the far right is faring less well. Extremists have failed to capitalize on the economic crisis and joblessness to gain followers.
Russian Hockey Team Lokomotiv Back on the Ice Following Tragedy
Last year the entire Lokomotiv hockey team from Yaroslavl, Russia died in a plane crash. So this season, the team is rebuilding and getting back on its skates.
Soccer Dogs in Mexico’s Championship Finals
The Geo Quiz takes us to a Mexican border city which is in the grip of Xolos fever right now. Xolos are a canine breed that Americans know as Mexican hairless dogs. Xolos is also the nickname of the local soccer team, which is battling for the crown of Mexican champion this week.
Dance Floor Politics in Tijuana with the Band Los Macuanos
Musicians in Tijuana are speaking out about violence, corruption and Mexico’s incoming president. Valerie Hamilton talked to Tijuana’s Los Macuanos about the political party on the dance floor.
PRI’s The World: 11/28/2012 (New Zealand, Mali, France)
As the fiscal cliff rapidly approaches, we look to our neighbors, Canada and Mexico to find out how this economic crisis might reverberate across the borders. Also, women in the US military are suing for the right to serve in direct combat. And a historic collection of letters goes on display in New York.
America’s Neighbors Fear Fiscal Cliff, Too
We explore what consequences Canada and Mexico might have to expect from an American ‘fiscal cliff.’
Tolkien’s Take on America: Middle Earth’s Fiscal Cliff?
The World’s Alex Gallafent assesses British fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien’s views on, not Middle Earth or hobbits, but America.
Psychiatrists Testify to WikiLeaks Suspect’s Mental State
Two military psychiatrists who cared for Bradley Manning during his confinement at Quantico have testified that their recommendation that Manning be removed from a suicide watch was disregarded [...]
US Servicewomen Challenge Pentagon’s Direct Combat Ban
Four US servicewomen have filed a lawsuit challenging the Pentagon’s policy barring women from some combat roles. Capt. Zoe Bedell (not pictured) is one of the plaintiffs.
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