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01/18/2012
Rare Visit by Foreign Journalist to Syria: Seeing the Protests Up Close
Reporter Margaret Evans just returned from a visit to Syria. She’s one of the few foreign journalists who’s been granted access by the Assad regime since protests began there last March.
Revolution 2.0: Wael Ghonim and the Egyptian Uprising
Marco Werman talks with Wael Ghonim, who played a role in last January’s protests in Egypt. As administrator of a Facebook page, he urged people to take to the streets.
Salvaging the Costa Concordia
The Costa Concordia lies aground with tanks full of fuel on an island in a sea fringed with natural protected areas, and whether the vessel can be saved is uncertain.
Why Most Presidential Contenders Hide Their Language Skills
One feature of this election season has been a reticence on the part of most candidates to admit to knowledge of languages other than English. Deep down, though, they may recall a word or two of a foreign tongue.
Urban Violence and Land Grabbing in Karachi
Karachi has long been plagued by urban violence, with many incidents attributed to tit-for-tat ethnic or political disputes.
Inching Toward Talks with the Taliban
The US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker suspects the Taliban might be ready for serious negotiations.
Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews Debate Mainstream Involvement
There is a debate going on within the Ultra-Orthodox community over how much they should integrate into the Israeli mainstream.
‘Angry Brides’ Game Targets India’s Dowry Problem
We are looking for a city in India where the creators of a matrimony site have designed a game to raise awareness about the problem of dowry in India.
Remembering Baroque Music Master Gustav Leonhardt
At a time when musicians and classical music lovers paid scant attention to the baroque repertoire, Leonhardt made it his mission to bring it to life.
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