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Cartoon Slideshow: Crisis in Syria
Blood, blood and blood are the subjects of this cartoon slideshow about Syria. Cartoonists around the globe are responding to the blood being spilled in the violent crackdown on demonstrators — especially in the Syrian city of Homs. Bashar al-Assad is the villain and the images are graphic, in your face, and unsubtle.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life in Mumbai’s Annawadi Slum
Marco Werman talks with Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity”.
French Puppet Show ‘Les Guignols de l’info’ Angers Spaniards
A French Muppet-like TV show’s parody of Spanish athletes has set off a diplomatic spat between Spain and France.
El Mundo’s ‘The Kingdoms Of Castille’ in Grammy Race
Richard Savino founded his Baroque music ensemble “”El Mundo” in 1999. The group plays Italian and Spanish music from the 17th to the 19th century.
Slideshow: Ukraine’s Controversial Theme Restaurants
An entrepreneur in Lviv, Ukraine has opened themed bars and restaurants which have provoked much criticism. Many regard them as offensive.
Historic Recordings from Mexico’s Son Huasteco Region
Betto Arcos talks about some of his favorite tunes from the 2-disc set “El Gusto – 40 Años de son Huasteco.”
Pakistan’s Parking Police: A Shining Star in a Corrupt Nation
The police who monitor parking and the highways have been praised by anti-corruption group Transparency International for their integrity.
Slideshow: Sochi Prepares for the Winter Olympics
Sochi, Russia, will host the next winter Olympics in two years. Wednesday was the first time athletes were allowed to train on the Olympic downhill skiing course in Sochi and many Russians are hoping the winter games will make Sochi a must-see international destination.
Europe’s Frigid Temps May Mean First Elfstedentocht Skating Race in 15 Years
Freezing temperatures across Europe continue to wreck havoc with travel schedules, and sporting schedules. But in The Netherlands, where speed-skating is one of the country’s most popular sports, 14 below Fahrenheit is a temperature reading to be welcomed.
Ramifications of the Haditha Rulings
The most infamous war crime to come out of the Iraq war ended with a whimper. None of the marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. FRONTLINE’s and The World’s Arun Rath looks at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians who have to live among them.
Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Thrives Despite Muslim Laws
One of the more successful businesses in Pakistan is the Murree Brewery. It is an irony considering that Pakistan is a Muslim nation and Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcohol.
Gerard Edery’s Tribute to Argentina’s Atahualpa Yupanqui
Edery himself a well-known classical guitar player, pays tribute to Yupanqui with his album titled “Edery Sings Yupanqui.”
Slideshow: Syrian Refugees In Turkey
In wake of the recent UN vote on Syria, many young Syrians who fled to Turkey now say they want to go back and fight.
Remembering India’s First Photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla
Homai Vyarawalla, India’s first woman press photographer, passed away last month at the age of 98.
The Sweet Song of a Jurassic Katydid
An international team of scientists has reconstructed the sound of an insect, a katydid, that lived in China about 165 million years ago.
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