Andrea Crossan
Pickled Sharks and Diamond Skulls: The Art of Damien Hirst
British artist Damien Hirst opens his first major retrospective in London this week..The Tate Modern gallery will showcase the work of the enfant terrible-turned-multi-millionaire featuring 70 works including classics like “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”, a shark suspended in formaldehyde.
France Arrests 19 Suspected Islamist Militants
French president Nicolas Sarkozy promised a robust response to the recent shootings in the southern city of Toulouse. Today French police arrested 19 suspected Islamists in a series of dawn raids across the country. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Time magazine’s Paris correspondent Vivienne Walt about the raids.
Arab League Backs Down on Stance Against Syrian Leader Assad
The leaders of the Arab world are meeting in Baghdad – or at least some of them are. Only ten out of 22 have turned up. For those in attendance, the main subject of today’s Arab League summit is Iraq’s neighbor, Syria.
Egypt Looters Ransack Archaeological Sites
Since Hosni Mubarak’s government fell last year, many of Egypt’s museums have been looted. And the looting has gone beyond museums, now criminals are digging up archaeological sites and stealing their treasures.
Brazil’s ‘Gang of Blondes’ Kidnap Shoppers, Max Out Credit Cards
A gang of fair-haired women are believed to be have been kidnapping female shoppers and maxing out their credit cards. The police say the gang is responsible for at least 50 kidnappings in Sao Paulo and in Rio de Janeiro since their crime spree began in 2008.
Remembering Photojournalist Paula Lerner
Paula Lerner was a talented photographer whose photos of Afghan women earned her an Emmy award. Lerner died of cancer earlier this month.
Why Mexico’s Worst Earthquake in 30 Years Caused Little Damage
Tuesday’s earthquake caused some damage but the effects were minor compared to the Mexico quake in 1985 that killed some 10,000 people.
North Korea’s National Orchestra Planning to Come to the US
An Atlanta-based nonprofit says it’s in the final stages of a plan to bring North Korea’s national orchestra to the United States — possibly as early as April. The World’s Carol Hills talks with anchor Lisa Mullins about who’s behind the cultural exchange and the details that still need to be worked out.
Iraqi Translator Leaves the Danger of War Behind to Live in the US
Many Iraqis worked side by side with American soldiers during the war in Iraq. Now they face threats of retaliation by Iraqis who see the translators as traitors working for the US.
Molson-Coors Markets New Pink Beer to Women
Molson-Coors beer company in Britain has launched a beer for women. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from London on a pink beer called Animee.
London Riots Through Lens of 1981 Brixton Unrest
Looking back at the Brixton riots in 1981.
Why Vancouverites Should be Embarrassed
I’m embarrassed that my city is in the news this morning because of angry drunken people rioting after the game.
Why ‘Canuck’ is a Term of Pride in Canada
Canuck may not be a derogatory name for Canadians as some people think.
Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya, Part V
The World’s Andrea Crossan recently met up with Kenyan artist Solomon Muyundo, also known as Solo 7. Muyundo is famous in his native Kibera, a huge slum in Nairobi. He’s a graffiti artist known for painting political slogans of peace all over the massive shantytown. “Peace Wanted Alive” is his most well-known slogan. Andrea caught up with Solo 7, and sent in this reporter’s journal entry.
Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya, IV
The World Health Organization reported today that the H1N1 swine flu virus has now sickened just shy of 60,000 people. That’s the number of confirmed cases worldwide. Of those, just five are in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fears Africa could be hit hard by the pandemic. The CDC watches for new diseases in Africa, and it’s keeping a close eye on the continent’s crowded slums. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
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