Clark Boyd
Satirical Serbs Go Global
The World’s Clark Boyd profiles a group of Serbians who want to give The Onion a run for its money. Meet the people behind The Global Edition.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Ordered to Leave Office
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been ordered by a judge to vacate his office, after Ford was found to have violated conflict of interest rules. We hear more from Toronto Sun writer Lorrie Goldstein.
Egyptian President Morsi Meets with Judges Amid Crisis
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is meeting with the country’s judges in an attempt to defuse a growing crisis over his recent decision to take sweeping new powers.
New Mannequin Keeps Eye on You as You Shop
Italian mannequin maker Almax has a new model, one that comes complete with a camera in its eye that tracks your shopping habits.
The History of Hashima, the Island in Bond Film ‘Skyfall’
The island lair of the latest Bond villain, Raoul Silva, looks too creepy to be real. Except it is real. It’s a Japanese island called Hashima, and its true history is even creepier.
A Journey into the Tunnels of Gaza
Hundreds of tunnels connect Gaza with Egypt. They are used to smuggle in everything from livestock, to construction material, to car parts. James Verini writes about the tunnel system in the December 2012 issue of National Geographic.
Philip Pullman’s Take on Grimm’s Fairy Tales
British author Philip Pullman discusses his latest book, a new version of Grimm’s Fairy Tales that coincides with the 200 year anniversary of their original publication.
Tel Aviv Bus Blast Leaves At Least 10 Injured
At least 10 people have been injured in an explosion on a bus in Israel’s commercial capital, Tel Aviv. One Israeli official said the blast, near the military headquarters, was a “terrorist attack”.
Live BBC Coverage of Israel-Gaza Violence
Our partners at the BBC are providing live coverage of events as they unfold in Gaza and Israel.
No Twinkies? No Problem: The Rising Power of Mexico’s ‘Grupo Bimbo’
Does the idea of a world without Twinkies horrify you? Hostess, the company that makes the snack treat, may be going under. However, there’s a Mexican company that would like to offer some alternatives…
Jasper: The Dog Who’s Walking Again After Cell Therapy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge in England say they have found a way to use a dog’s nose cells to regenerate canine nerve cells, and help reverse paralysis in our four-legged friends.
Is the US Military Suffering from a Leadership Crisis?
Long before the recent scandals involving Generals Petraeus and Allen, concern over the quality of US military leadership has been growing. We speak with Martin L. Cook, who is a professor of professional military ethics at the US Naval War College in Rhode Island.
Glimpses into Life in Northern Mali Under Islamist Control
Few journalists are allowed into northern Mali, which is now under the control of fundamentalist Islamic groups. But reporter Paul Mben, a Malian himself, did manage to get in, and tells of what he saw there.
Women’s Soccer Scores in Afghanistan
Sajia Sahar, the 21-year-old captain of the Afghan Women’s National Soccer Team, reflects on how the sport has grown in her country despite many challenges.
Alistair Cooke’s ‘Letters from America’ Go Online
British journalist Alistair Cooke is perhaps best known as the long-time host of PBS’s Masterpiece Theater. But he also sent hundreds of audio letters back to Britain during the decades he reported from the United States. Clark Boyd samples some of Cooke’s “Letters from America.”
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