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Russia’s Hipsters on the Big Screen
The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at a Russian movie, Hipsters, now arriving in American theaters. It’s American-style hipsters in 1950s Moscow. The film’s director says there are some parallels with the current wave of anti-Putin protesters in Russia today.
New Clues Emerge in Centuries-Old Swedish Shipwreck
Researchers in Stockholm have now conducted a detailed examination of the 17th century vessel and have found new clues as to why it sank.
Swedish Jam Session: Väsen Plays The World
Swedish folk supergroup Väsen meet Marco Werman in The World’s Boston studio and play some traditional Swedish tunes from their new CD, “Väsen Street”.
Senegal: Fire and Riot Time
The routine at these almost daily rallies goes like this: crowds gather, including local activists like Y’en a marre and the civil society activists in M23. They chat, rail against incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade, and exchange the latest news until one or more of the opposition candidates running against Wade arrives. Youssou N’dour often shows up as well.
Brazilian Home Buyers Spark a Miami Comeback
Just a few years back, Miami was a city of empty condominium skyscrapers, after the housing market collapsed. But now those condos are starting to fill up, as Brazilian home buyers come in and pay with cash.
Djily Baghdad Raps the Anthem of Y’en a Marre
Djily Baghdad, featured here in video, raps the anthem of the Y’en a marre (we’re fed up) movement. Y’en a marre is a large community of rappers who are demanding President Abdoulaye Wade to leave power.
A Community North of Toronto that is Home to Several Music Bands
We are looking for a small community near Toronto where Canadian singer Hayden and group The Philosopher Kings come from.
Video: Extreme Bike Race in Chile
For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a city located about halfway down Chile’s long Pacific Coast that hosts an unusual mountain bike race that follows a very topsy turvy course.
Funk Carioca Makes Comeback in Brazil Despite Bailes Crackdown
“Funk carioca,” or simply “funk” is a mixture of hip-hop, samba and electronic music that has had a rocky relationship with Brazilian authorities.
Slideshow: Scientists Rush to Rescue Frogs in ‘Amphibian Arks’
In Panama, scientists are racing to find and save frogs before they succumb to a virulent fungus that’s been killing amphibians around the world. Sabri Ben-Achour reports on the effort to get frogs into what they’re calling “amphibian arks.”
Kosovo’s Economy Set to Grow Despite Widespread Poverty
The IMF predicts that the impoverished Balkan state, along with Estonia, will see the highest economic growth in the troubled eurozone this year.
Brazil’s Poor Make Themselves Visible Through Graffiti
In Brazil’s business capital, Sao Paulo, some of the city’s poorest are making themselves visible by risking their lives to tag the city’s high-rise buildings with graffiti.
Remembering Sudan’s Musical Icon Mohammed Wardi
Wardi was buried Sunday in a ceremony attended by tens of thousands of Sudanese including President Omar al-Bashir.
Anthony Shadid, New York Times Reporter, Dies in Syria
New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid, who twice won the Pulitzer Prize, has died on assignment in Syria.
Who Knew? Goats Have Accents Too
A new study by British scientists shows that baby goats develop different “accents” depending on the groups they associate with.
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