Chris Woolf
Tripoli Witness: Living Through Libya’s Revolution
The BBC’s Rana Jawad was the only Western reporter to remain in Tripoli throughout the uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi last year.
The Underwear Bomb Plot And al-Qaeda’s ‘Genius’ Bombmaker
The latest underwear bomb is allegedly the handiwork of a 30-year old Saudi man, Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Bruce Riedel, senior foreign policy fellow at the Brookings Institution. He’s just published an article on Asiri.
France, Greece Elections: Threat to World Economy?
Stock markets in Europe fell initially today on the election news from Greece and France. Economists disagree, but many fear the populist backlash against austerity could put new pressure on the euro, and thus, the world economy. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the issue with Jacob Kirkegaard, research fellow at the Peterson Institute of International Economcis in Washington.
Blind Dissident Chen Guangcheng Aggravates US-China Relations
Guangcheng is pleading for foreign asylum a day after leaving the US embassy creating new strains in relations between China and the United States.
Pew Study: The Great Era of Mexican Immigration is Over
The largest and most sustained immigration trend in US history is over. That’s according to a new analysis of migration between Mexico and the United States that as many Mexicans are leaving the United States as entering, and maybe even more. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jeff Passel, senior demographer at the Pew Hispanic Center.
Afghanistan: How Britain’s First Intervention Ended in Disaster
The most disastrous exit by foreign forces from Afghanistan was by the British during the First Anglo-Afghan War, 170 years ago. More than 16,000 people retreated from Kabul, and only one single Briton reached safety. A new book re-tells the story of that war, and readers can make their own parallels to today. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with author, Diana Preston.
New Crisis in Congo
Tension is rising in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after President Laurent Kabila issued an arrest warrant for one his generals, former warlord, Bosco Ntaganda . Ntaganda has gone AWOL with many of his commanders.
Dog Cry Ranch: Al Qaeda Camp in Oregon Again Drawing Attention
Marco Werman hears about the attempt by Islamic militants to set up a jihadi training camp in Oregon in the 1990s, from Les Zaitz, senior investigative reporter for the Oregonian newspaper. The camp is in the news again because of the planned extradition from the UK of a militant Islamic cleric connected to the ranch.
Ozzie Guillen, Miami Marlins Manager, Suspended for Castro Gaffe
The manager of the Miami Marlins has been suspended without pay for five games, with immediate effect. His offense was to say “I love Fidel Castro” in a magazine interview. His team had been hoping to build a fan-base around its new stadium in the Little Havana area of Miami. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from Andy Gomez, Assistant Provost at the University of Miami, a Cuban-American and a Marlins’ season-ticket holder.
A Golden Future? Inflation Fear Underlies Global Rise in Gold
Why gold is so valuable right now? What is the future of money? The World’s Anchor Marco Werman talks with Matthew Bishop of the Economist, co-author of “In Gold We Trust: The Future of Money in an Age of Uncertainty”, to find out more.
Syria Troops in Fierce Fighting in Damascus Suburb
The Damascus suburb of Douma was subject to an intense attack today. Shells fell on residential areas for hours before troops moved in on the ground. The Syrian government is supposed to observe a ceasefire from next Tuesday, but many international officials are skeptical.
FARC Frees Hostages in Colombia, Men Reunited With Families
Ten Colombian soldiers and policemen had emotional reunions with their families on Tuesday, a day after being freed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (the FARC). Some had been held for up to 14 years.
After Burma Elections: Time to Lift Sanctions?
A day after elections in Myanmar (also known as Burma), there are calls for the lifting of international sanctions against the government. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Priscilla Clapp, about the best way forward. Clapp was chief of the US mission in Burma from 1999 to 2002.
Video: Nisvanis Rocks Capital of Mongolian Grunge
For today’s combo Geo Quiz/Global Hit, we’re heading for the capital of Mongolia. It’s the home of Mongolia’s growing alternative music scene. Lauren Knapp profiles the grunge band that pioneered new music after the fall of communism: Nisvanis.
Syria Peace Deal: Questions Remain
International envoy, Kofi Annan, says Syria has accepted a six-point plan to end the conflict in that nation. But there’s been no word from Damascus, and the violence is continuing unabated.
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