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New Anti-Corruption Ruling in India
India’s Supreme Court has canceled 122 telecommunications licenses awarded to companies in 2008. The ruling is the latest chapter in a long-running corruption drama in India.
Soul-Searching Over Apple Exposé
The World’s environment editor Peter Thomson has been reading the news on Apple’s supply chain, and shares some thoughts on Apple, human rights, and us.
Massive Lead Poisoning in Nigeria
A gold mining boom driven by high global prices is contaminating local villages with toxic lead dust, leading to a crisis that Human Rights Watch says is the worst lead poisoning epidemic in modern history.
Mayra Andrade: A New Musical Star for Cape Verde
Mayra Andrade is often compared to the late, great singer Cesária Évora. She’s certainly one of Cape Verde’s brightest musical stars with a voice that sounds like steel swaddled in soft cotton.
Swazi Soul From Singer Bholoja
Bholoja is perhaps the biggest music star in the tiny southern African nation of Swaziland. The World’s Alex Gallafent spoke with him about his most recent album ‘Swazi Soul’.
How Spiritual Gurus Exert Political Influence in India
High-profile spiritual leaders exert broad political influence in India, most recently in driving a widespread anti-corruption protest. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports.
West Bank Mosque Vandalized
A mosque outside the Palestinian city of Ramallah was vandalized last night. It was the latest in a series of attacks by suspected Jewish extremists. The Israeli government has announced new legal measures to crack down on those responsible.
Linguistic Respect for the People Once Derided as Gypsies
The Roma in Romania have long been called Tigan or Gypsy. Now, the country has made Roma the official term and hopes to reduce stereotypes and discrimination.
A Dubious Award for the Squeezed Middle
‘Squeezed middle’ beats out ‘occupy’, ‘Arab Spring’ and ‘tiger mother’ to win the OED’s word of the year
Israeli Settlers Threatening Israelis
Israeli settlers are increasingly threatening and outright attacking Israelis they consider traitors. The actions are the “price tag” for supporting Palestinian, anti-settler causes. Matthew Bell reports.
Who is the Nigerian Islamist Group “Boko Haram”?
Continental Airlines opens up a new route today: a direct daily flight from Houston to, Nigeria. But the State Department warns there’s high risk of terrorist attack in Nigeria. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with John Campbell, former US ambassador to Nigeria, about the threat posed by the Islamic extremist movement, “Boko Haram”.
Podcast: Australia Through its Languages
In this week’s World in Words podcast, a conversation with three Australians about language, culture and history. Thomas Keneally, Deborah Cheetham and Kate Grenville discuss the myths and secrets of Aboriginal languages, the rhetoric of official apologies, and the magnificent prose of legendary bush ranger Ned Kelly.
Oh My Lady Gaga, and Other Linguistic Exchanges
Hengeilivable! Nonsensical English words and phrases are all the rage among young Chinese.
Abundant Microbial Life and Fresh Water Springs
For today’s Geo Quiz we’re searching for one of the lowest points on the surface of the earth. If you were to stand on the shore of this inland sea, you’d be at 1400 feet below sea level. And this body of water is salty – nearly 10 times saltier than ocean water, so it’s sometimes called the Salt Sea.
Author John Burdett’s Perspective on the Thai Floods
Anchor Marco Werman talks to British crime novelist and Bangkok resident, John Burdett, about his perspective on the recent flooding in the Thai capital.
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