Archive for 2012
L’Aquila Earthquake: Italian Scientists Guilty of Manslaughter
A regional court in Italy found six Italian scientists guilty of multiple manslaughter over the earthquake in L’Aquila in 2009, which killed 309 people. Reporter Megan Williams speaks to anchor Marco Werman about this verdict which has alarmed the scientific community.
Music Heard on Air for October 22, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 22, 2012. Artists featured are: Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate, Vieux Farka Toure, Oumou Sangare, Kalaban Coura.
Long-Running Jerusalem Dispute Heats Up Again
After years of restrictions, some Jewish Israelis are now calling for freer access to Temple Mount, which the Muslims refer to as Noble Sanctuary.
Irish Woman Surfs in Iran Wearing Hijab Wetsuit
Easkey Britton is a 26-year-old Irish surfer and recently became the first woman to catch a wave in Iran. She wore a hijab wetsuit as local villagers stood on the beach.
Vatican Declares First Ever Native American Saint
Kateri Tekakwitha, the first ever Native American to be declared a saint, figures in today’s Geo Quiz. Pope Benedict XVI conducted a special mass to canonize seven new saints including Tekakwitha at St. Peter’s square in Vatican City. Where is the tomb of the the 17th century spiritual icon located?
Modfather Paul Weller’s Dangerous Age
He’s been called the “Modfather.” Paul Weller’s music catalogue dates back to the 1970s and the iconic English punk band The Jam.
Pick Your Favorite Sheep
There is a popular show on television in Senegal called Khar Bii, or This Sheep. It’s an American Idol-style contest show in Dakar which seeks to find the finest sheep before the Eid al-Adha festival. Taking inspiration from the show, here are eight great sheep for you to rate [...]
Haiti Medical Volunteers: Starting a Dialogue
Reporter Amy Costello will be speaking on Huffington Post Live to discuss problems about the way international emergency medicine is led, structured and staffed.
PRI’s The World: 10/19/2012 (Mexico, Senegal, Egypt)
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick meets with a prime suspect in the attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi. Also, the Armageddon letters, a multimedia project by a Canadian filmmaker on the Cuban Missile Crisis. And how a small town in California churns out pro baseball players, thanks to the Mexicali leagues south of the border.
Beirut Blast ‘Kills Intelligence Official Wissam al-Hassan’
Senior Lebanese intelligence official Wissam al-Hassan was among at least eight people killed in a massive car bomb attack in central Beirut, state media say.
Frappe-Sipping Suspect in Benghazi Attack Unimpressed with US Vow of Revenge
Ahmed Abu Khattala is thought to be a ringleader of the Sept. 11 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. He spent several hours Thursday with two journalists, including New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick.
WWE Wrestling Smackdown in Cario
There is a smackdown underway in Egypt. Not because of political unrest, but WWE wrestling. Thursday night, a three day WWE event got underway in Cairo, the first on Egyptian soil.
The Armageddon Letters: 50 Years After the Cuban Missile Crisis
“The Armageddon Letters” project aims to engage younger, more gadget-addicted consumers of history and politics.
9/11 Guantanamo Hearings Proceed Slowly
A military tribunal in Guantanamo continued its pre-trial hearings in the case of the alleged 9/11 attacks mastermind and four alleged co-conspirators. Frontline reporter Arun Rath is in Guantanamo following the hearings.
Music Heard on Air for October 19, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 19, 2012. Artists featured are: Mocean Worker, Groupo Lokito, Toubab Krewe, Orsten, Dub is a Weapon, Issa Bagayogo.
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