Archive for December, 2012
British Based Banks Agree to Historic Settlement to Avoid US Prosecution
HSBC and Standard Chartered are together paying over two billion dollars to the US government, to avoid charges of money laundering on a massive scale, and violating sanctions against countries like Iran.
Art & Music as Alternatives to Violence in Medellín, Colombia
Colombia’s second largest city was once dominated by the drug cartel of Pablo Escobar. Violence in the city has decreased since those days, but crime remains high, as does the impact on Medellin’s young people. Which is why several groups in the city are determined to provide peaceful alternatives for young people through art and music.
As Hugo Chavez Undergoes Cancer Surgery, talks of Succession in Venezuela
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez underwent cancer surgery Tuesday in Cuba. Over the weekend, he designated his current vice-president, Nicolas Maduro, as his successor.
European ‘Brew’ – haha Over Raising Beer Taxes
Tuesday’s Geo Quiz is all about the beer. We’re looking for the name of the European country that wants to raise taxes on beer by 160 percent.
The World’s DJ Picks: Favorite Recordings of 2012 Part I
Three of our DJ’s around the globe offer their favorite recordings from 2012. Monday’s list includes a Syrian-American hip hop artist and a mirba player from Zimbabwe.
I Grew Up in India, Raised by an Agnostic Mother and an Atheist Father
Some of my earliest childhood memories are about awkward exchanges and uncomfortable silences between my parents and some of their friends and relatives regarding God and religion [...]
PRI’s The World: 12/10/2012 (Latvia, Germany, Italy)
As protests continue, fears grow that Egypt is slipping backwards toward autocracy and military rule. Young atheists in India struggle to change policies and laws that exclude them. And China wants to charge Tibetans who set themselves on fire with murder.
Egypt President Morsi and Opposition Show No Signs of Backing Down
A national referendum on Egypt’s controversial draft constitution is set for Saturday. Opposition leaders reject the referendum and are calling for big demonstrations on Tuesday.
Washington’s Tepid Response to Drama in Egypt
The US response to the crisis in Egypt has so far been tepid, a simple plea for no more violence. Middle East expert Michael Hanna explains why Washington is so quiet to anchor Marco Werman.
Thousands Still Missing in Post-Revolution Libya
There are still thousands of people missing in Libya since the revolution. The Ministry of Martyrs and Missing People has the job of tracking them down. Many of the missing have been turning up, mostly in mass graves.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, who took office in November 2011, announced this weekend he would resign, after Silvio Berlusconi’s party said it could no longer support Monti’s government.
Jenni Rivera: Queen of Banda is Remembered
The Mexican-American singer and actress Jenni Rivera died after her plane disappeared early Sunday morning. She had just given a concert in Monterrey, Mexico.
Music Heard on Air for December 10, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 10, 2012. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Nogabe Randriaharimalala, Vieux Farka Toure, Kalaban Coura, Seckou Keita Skq, Carol Thompson.
China’s Latest Efforts to Stop Self-Immolation Protesters
Since 2009 more than 90 Tibetans have set themselves ablaze to protest China’s rule of the Tibetan plateau. China has accused the exiled Dalai Lama of stirring up the unrest. And now China wants to prosecute people who attempt to self-immolate.
Why It’s Not Easy to be Atheist in India
India may be the world’s largest secular democracy but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to practice atheism there.Young atheists trying to gain more recognition say government policies and laws still exclude them and cultural acceptance is hard to come by.
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