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Doctors in Uzbekistan Say Government Forcibly Sterilizing Women
Journalist Natalia Antelava talks with Marco Werman about what she says is a secret program by the government of Uzbekistan to sterilize women against their will.
Hollywood Entices Indian Movie-Goers With Hindi Song for ‘The Avengers’
Hollywood’s latest attempt to entice foreign movie-goers into seats is a Hindi-language music video. It will accompany the Indian release of the $260 million blockbuster “The Avengers.” The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.
The Nazi ‘Titanic’
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the “Titanic” movie you probably haven’t seen: a piece of Nazi propaganda from 1943, a film with a story as tragic as the original ocean liner’s.
Serbian Police Recover Stolen Cézanne Painting ‘The Boy in The Red Vest’
Serbian police have recovered a painting by French impressionist Paul Cézanne, stolen from a Swiss museum in 2008. Journalist Aleksandar Vasovic tells anchor Marco Werman about the investigation that led to the recovery of “The Boy in the Red Vest”.
Cartoon Slideshow: Doubts about a Ceasefire in Syria
There’s a lot of blood on the floor and bloody hands in these cartoons about the countdown to the ceasefire deadline in Syria. The only person who seems to believe Syria will meet the April 12th deadline is Kofi Annan. But US officials are doubtful that Bashar al-Assad’s “pledge” to observer the ceasefire has any credibility because of past broken promises.
Inside Syria, Activists Remain Resilient
Syrian activist Omar al-Khani talks with Marco Werman from Damascus about the increasing militarization of the city and the resilience of the Syrian opposition.
Scaling the Building Towering Above London’s Skyline
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a glassy, triangular building that rises up more than 1,000 feet, enough to make it the tallest building in the European Union.
Spanglish Fly Revives New York City’s Latin Boogaloo
In Manhattan’s East Village, once a month, a crowd gathers in a low-ceiling, dimly-lit, hard-to-find club to pay homage to a music with deep New York City roots. The 11-member group is part of a group of people reviving interest in a Latin-soul musical hybrid called “boogaloo.”
The Unthanks Release ‘The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons’
The band’s recent CD “The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons” was recorded in an intimate and unconventional setting – the Union Chapel in London.
China Eclipsing US Economically, Militarily is ‘Fantasy’
Jeffrey Bader was President Obama’s top aide on China until last year. He tells host Marco Werman that the notion that the US is about to be eclipsed by China economically and militarily is a fantasy.
Scotland to Open Gold Mine in Loch Lomond National Park
As gold prices are soaring, Scotland is set to open a new gold mine inside the Loch Lomond National Park in the highlands.
Pasatono Orquesta: Ethnomusicologists and Performers
Pasatono Orquesta is a musical group from Mexico that plays traditional music from the Mixtec region of Oaxaca.
Syrian Americans and the Syrian YouTube Revolution
The United States is home to tens of thousands of people of Syrian heritage. Some are transfixed by the uprising back home. Reporter Michael May profiles one Syrian American writer who’s been glued to YouTube videos from home.
Cartoon Slideshow: The Perils of Poking Fun at Yemeni Politics
Kamal Sharaf is an artist and satirist in Yemen who has dared to question the status quo. Through his cartoons he challenged former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and suffered for it. He was forcibly taken from his home in 2010 and spent a month in prison. These days Kamal Sharaf continues to take comparatively progressive stands on issues like women’s rights and is not afraid to question the direction of the new Yemeni president.
Celebrating Holy Week in Andalusia, Spain
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a town in Andalusia, a region of southern Spain where Holy Week celebrations are under way.
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