Archive for 2012
China’s Evolving Propaganda: From a Benevolent Mao Zedong to Today’s Slick Machine
China has a long history of propaganda. And one man who lived through much of it has opened a propaganda poster museum in Shanghai. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visited the museum.
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage’s New Challenge in Sweden
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage reflects on her coaching philosophy, what’s ahead for her as coach of Sweden’s national women’s team, and what she expects when her new team competes against the US in international play early next year.
Music Heard on the Air for December 12, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 12, 2012. Artists featured are: Nogabe Randriaharimalala, Balkan Beat Box, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Salif Keita, TJ Rhemi.
Ugly Political Violence in Egypt
The New York Times reports that Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi captured, detained and beat dozens of his political opponents last week.
In the Studio with Al RTV, Russia’s First Islamic TV Channel
The first Russian-language Islamic channel seeks to foster dialogue among Russia’s many Islamic ethnic groups and encourage “moderate” Islam.
Banana Island Instead of Boardwalk: African City Gets Own Version of Monopoly
For Wednesday’s Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the African city that’s just gotten its own version of the popular Monopoly board game. One clue — in this version, Boardwalk has been replaced by a place called Banana Island.
Cornershop’s Anthony Saffery Talks About the Influence of Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar single-handedly brought the sounds of the sitar to people outside India and had an impact on many musicians.
Remembering Ravi Shankar, the ‘Godfather of World Music’
George Harrison famously called Ravi Shankar the “Godfather of World Music.” For children of the multicultural age, the late Shankar was something of a father figure.
PRI’s The World: 12/11/2012 (Venezuela, Colombia, Syria)
Fractions for and against Egyptian President Mursi held rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution. The Department of Justice files charges against two international banks for dealing with Mexican drug cartels. but the case may never make it to court. China’s official news agency, Xinhua, has a Twitter account.
Egyptian General Calls Rival Parties Together for Talks, Opposition Unlikely to Attend
Egypt’s defense minister Tuesday called for a “national dialogue” to be held among the country’s warring political parties.
Refugees Fleeing Syria are ‘Mostly Kids,’ Many Traveling on Their Own
Melissa Fleming, the chief spokesperson for the UNHCR says thousands of refugees are arriving each day, often including children traveling on their own, arriving in a freezing rain.
Why One Researcher is Documenting the Damage to Syria’s Archaeological Sites
As the fighting has raged on in Syria, there have been reports about Syrian archaeological sites damaged in the conflict. The scope of that damage has just recently started to come out, thanks largely to one diligent graduate student in northern England.
One Immigrant Muslim’s Battle with Alcoholism in the US
Some Muslim immigrants in the US struggle with alcohol problems and it is hard for them to find culturally sensitive programs to deal with it.
Uproar in China over Xinhua’s Twitter Account
Xinhua, the official news agency of China’s communist party, has its own Twitter account and many Chinese are outraged about it.
Music Heard on Air for December 11, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 11, 2012. Artists featured are: Ocote Soul Sounds, Vieux Farka Toure, Habib Koite & Bamada, Mahlathini.
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