Geo Quiz
Somali Family and Friends Cheer On Olympic Champion Mo Farah
Long distance runner Mo Farah won the gold for Britain in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. But he’s not British-born. Farah is from Somalia, and his family lives in, well that’s the question for you … Where?
Maga Bo Explores Afro-Brazilian Roots in Rio de Janeiro
Maga Bo is a music producer based in Rio de Janeiro. He tells us about a couple tracks from his new album Quilombo Do Futuro.
Nation Urges Citizens to ‘Make Babies’ on Independence Day
To combat shrinking birth rate, the Singapore government has offered “baby bonus” tax breaks and paid maternity leaves.
A Bicycle Superhighway in Denmark
The Danish government wants to encourage suburban commuters to bike to work and is planning a network of bicycle “superhighways” that will connect the capital to its suburbs.
Daniela Nardi’s ‘Espresso Manifesto and the Songs of Paolo Conte’
The Italian-Canadian singer’s new album, Espresso Manifesto, consists of the songs of legendary Italian singer, Paolo Conte.
Jamaica Celebrates Independence Day with Bolt’s Gold
Jamaicans are marking 50 years of independence from the British, but what they’re really excited about is local hero Usain Bolt.
Overwintering on the Antarctic Plateau
The sun is about to return to Concordia Research Station in Antarctica where French and Italian researchers carry out polar science. British medical doctor Alexander Kumar is currently overwintering at Concordia.
Where in the World Can You Find a Good Burger?
Contrary to popular opinion, you can find excellent burgers outside the US. One place to look is the Starlite Diner in Moscow which serves up a cheesy triple patty burger topped with chili, cheese sauce, bacon, and japalpenos, served with fries and a shake. New Zealand, France, Japan also offer tasty burgers that rank high on Gourmet Live’s “World’s Best Burger” list.
A Controversial Wildlife Refuge on Tiger Island
A new and controversial wildlife sanctuary for the “conflict” Sumatran Tigers is the subject of a new BBC Natural World documentary “Tiger Island”.
Ondatropica Bring New Approaches to Colombian Music
We’re in Colombia for our Geo Quiz on Tuesday, and we are looking for the name of the country’s second city.
Olympic Dreams in Times of Austerity
A nation suffering major economic stress right now is still bidding for the 2020 Games.
Ceremony Marks 59th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
A military ceremony marking the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistace took place today in the DMZ border village of Panmunjom, the answer to the Geo Quiz.
Cuban Baseball Player May Have Defected While in the Netherlands
At a baseball tournament, Cuba won the final, but one player Aledmis Díaz has gone missing.
Slideshow: Ancient Mayan ‘Place of Bats’
An abandoned Mayan city in northern Guatemala is the subject of today’s geo-quiz. Its name is derived from the millions of bats that live there. Anchor Aaron Schachter learns more about the city and its bats, from Brown University archaeologist, Stephen Houston.
Oprah’s Take on India Doesn’t Impress Indians
Winfrey made a visit to the Jaipur Literary festival recently, and shot some interviews, which have become became part of “Next Chapter: India,” a series airing on TLC in India.
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