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Mali Welcomes French Intervention
The French intervention has been welcomed by many Malians hoping for an end to Islamist control of Mali’s north.
France’s Love-Hate with Russia: Why Depardieu Was Granted Russian Citizenship
As French actor Gérard Depardieu embraces his new Russian citizenship to flee France’s 75 percent income tax on millionaires, some observers are reminded that the love-hate relationship between France and Russia has existed for centuries.
Russian Soldiers Ordered to Use Socks
Russia’s defense minister called Monday for Russian soldiers to use socks. Yes, socks. Until now, Russian military tradition has been to use cloths carefully rapped around the foot.
India Street Protests Inspire Women’s Rights Advocates in Pakistan
A prominent attorney in Pakistan, Hina Jilani, says Indian street protests have empowered women’s rights advocates there, and reminded the Pakistani public to take a more active role, and not leave social action to small groups of activists.
Beijing Residents Struggle to Cope with Off-the-Charts Air Pollution
Off-the-charts air pollution in Beijing has affected all residents of the Chinese capital in recent days, including The World’s Mary Kay Magistad. She speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp about what life in Beijing is like when the air becomes unbreathable.
Stargazers Discovering the UK’s ‘Dark Sky’ Locations
Stargazers in the UK are compiling a list of “dark sky ” locations around England, Scotland, and Wales where its dark enough for anyone to enjoy a good view of the night sky.
Pakistani Activist Killed in Quetta Attacks
Shiite Muslims in Pakistan are angrily demanding protection from the government after a wave of attacks left about 120 people dead on Thursday. Two blasts targeted Shiites in the city of Quetta. One of those killed there was beloved human rights activist Irfan Ali, who was immediately mourned by fellow activists on Twitter.
Afghanistan’s Future: Misperceptions and Hollywood
The US is winding down its presence in Afghanistan. President Obama met his Afghan counterpart on Friday to discuss the details. Anchor Jeb Sharp talks with Ali Jalali, a 2009 candidate for president of Afghanistan.
Travel Restrictions to Ease for Cubans But Limits Will Remain
Cubans are pumped up about a big change coming on Monday. That’s when a new law takes effect that allows most Cubans to travel without seeking special government permission but some restrictions will still remain.
‘The Big Truck That Went By’: A Journalist’s Account of the Earthquake and its Aftermath in Haiti
Jonathan Katz was the Associated Press reporter in Haiti three years ago when an earthquake hit the country. He spent the next few years documenting the quake and its aftermath.
‘Somewhere Between’: Adopted from China, Coming of Age in US
About 80,000 girls have been adopted from China into American families in recent decades. A new documentary, “Somewhere Between,” follows four of those girls as teenagers coming to terms with who they are and where they come from. The World’s Jeb Sharp caught up with the filmmaker and three of her subjects at a recent screening in Boston.
The World on Twitter: Monday, Oct. 8
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Monday, October 8.
The World on Twitter: Friday Aug. 24
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Friday August 24.
The World on Twitter: Thursday Aug. 23
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Thursday August 23.
The World on Twitter: Wednesday Aug. 22
Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning through a selection of tweets from The World’s newsroom, Wednesday August 22.
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