Traci Tong
Egypt’s Coptic Christians Remain Fearful
While Egypt’s new president, Mohammed Mursi, is being credited with reforms, a certain segment of the population is not at all happy: Coptic Christians. They accuse the government of not doing enough to protect their minority community.
What a Chavez Re-Election Means for the US
Hugo Chavez has not had the best of relations with the US. He has aligned himself with American adversaries including Cuba, Syria and Iran. What does Chavez’ next term mean for US-Venezuelan relations?
‘Transformed From Women to Border Guards’
Indian photographer Poulomi Basu has captured images of the first batch of women soldiers guarding the dangerous India-Pakistan border. Many of these woman soldiers are young and poor and Basu photographed them as they transformed from women to soldiers. Host Marco Werman talks with Poulomi Basu.
Canada’s Controversial $100 Bill
The head of the Bank of Canada has apologized for provoking a racial controversy over an image on the country’s new $100 bill.
India Voices Anger at US Sikh Killings
Indian politicians are outraged by the shootings and violence against America’s Sikh community.
China’s High Profile Murder Trial Ends After One Day
The murder trial of the wife of a prominent Chinese politician, who is accused of killing a British businessman, has ended after one day.
Debate Over China’s Win-At-All Cost Philosophy
China places a lot of pressure on its Olympic athletes to bring home the gold as winning is considered a metaphor for the country’s success and power.
Olympic Outrage: Why So Many Empty Seats?
Host Aaron Schachter has been watching the Olympic coverage and is troubled by one thing: “Why are there so many empty seats?” Aaron talks with Mihir Bose who’s covering the Olympics for the Evening Standard.
Embarassing Moments for the Mexican Government
It hasn’t been a good week for the Mexican Government. On Monday, three policemen were killed by two fellow police officers suspected of working for a drug cartel. This comes after another embarrassing incident — when police arrested a car salesman they misidentified as the son of a notorious drug lord.
Beloved Pakistani Singer Ghazala Javed Killed Trying to Pursue Career
A Well known Pakistani singer who fled the Taliban to pursue her career was shot dead Monday night. Several Pakistani singers and musicians have been gunned down by local Taliban, who have declared their music “un-Islamic.” Marco Werman talks with the BBC’s Zarghuna Kargar.
Red Carpet Rolls Out for Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi has been given the rock star treatment as she tours through Europe meeting with world leaders.
Year of the Dragon in Boston’s Chinatown
This year is the most important of the Lunar New Year zodiac signs — the Year of the Dragon [...]
‘Afro Latin Via Cotonou’ from Benin
Tom Schnabel’s DJ pick for today is vintage music from Cotonou, Benin. It’s music recorded in the 1960s and 70s that has never been released in the United States before. The 2-CD set is part of a series called AfroLatin.
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